MEAT

"A valuable reference that will give readers a greater appreciation for not only their favorite cuts of meat, but their butcher as well.” -- Publishers Weekly
“The Magician of Meat.” -- New York magazine
“Pat LaFrieda does everything right as a butcher. MEAT stands out to me as the best handbook there is on this subject.” -- Mario Batali * chef and entrepreneur *
“Pat LaFrieda has led the ‘butcher revolution’ in the United States. Every serious cook needs this instructional, well-illustrated, and very well written book.” -- Martha Stewart * founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia *
“It made me laugh, it made me smile, it made me miss my grandpa. I absolutely adore this book.” -- Rachael Ray * New York Times bestselling author *
“If you want to know about meat, this is the book. The recipes are great and each one has a story to tell.” -- Andrew Carmellini * chef and owner of The Dutch, Locanda Verde, and Lafayette *
“MEAT by master butcher Pat LaFrieda is officially the carnivores' holy grail and my new reference point for all things meat.” -- Chef Michael White
“The recipes and techniques in this book are things that can be used in any kitchen whether it’s at home or in the restaurant.” -- Marc Forgione * chef and owner of Restaurant Marc Forgione, American Cut, and Khe-Yo *
“A celebration of Pat’s enormous skill set, his encyclopedic understanding of meats and their various cuts and how to best use them. Butcher extraordinaire!" -- Chef Alex Guarnaschelli * Butter restaurant *
“Certain to make meat-lovers’ mouths water.” -- Danny Meyer * CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group *
“A must-have for any home cook, it will surely be a valuable resource for years to come.” -- Chef Daniel Humm * Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad *
“MEATis a superb, detailed sourcebook that I am thrilled to have on my shelf.” -- Chef Geoffrey Zakarian
“A fantastic resource for both the professional chef and the home cook.” -- Chef Missy Robbins
“A genuinely good read.” * Cooking Light *
“If you want to know about meat, go straight to the meat man: New York City-area butcher Pat LaFrieda has released his meaty magnum opus." -- EATER National
"New York City's ultimate butcher, the man behind the famous LaFrieda burger blends, penned the definitive cookbook on all things meat." * Fathom *
“I loved absolutely everything about this book.” * SanFranciscoBookReview.com *
“Meat is unsurpassed and truly sets the standard for a book that offers both recipes and education.” * Cooking by the Book *