GG,
Just got back from Alpine Butcher and was blown away. Steaks, marinated meat, great looking seafood - but that's just for starters. This 3,000 square foot space, a stone's throw from Cross Point on site of old Music Mall, has it all.
Shaw's Farm milk and ice cream, imported cheeses, pastas, a freezer full of game, fresher than fresh produce and soon (like next week) a full sandwich menu from Sherry who owned Lowmacs in Dracut. How do paninis with tomato, basil and mozzarella or turkey and caramelized onions sound for lunch?
Also wine, plus a full deli of only Boar's Head meats.
Open 7 days a week. Owner Phil Doyle is committed to quality, for sure. Also selling as much from locals as possible. This is my new favorite place to shop for meat and more. Bring on the barbecue!
Foodie

I was excited about this place, until I saw the hours. No way I can make it here after work. I was looking forward to stopping by and pickup up that nights meal.

Maybe you can lean on them to open till 7 every night...

The selection seems to be getting better at Alpine by the week. While the meat has always been good, at the new emporium it's possible to make a one-stop shop for dinner. One of my recent Sunday night menus at home was grilled strip steaks on a platter of greens and cherry tomatoes, with some crumbles of blue cheese over the top. (Could have gotten wine there, too, if we didn't already have some at the house.)

Also nice to be able to pick up fresh prepared foods too, such as the Shepherd's Pie. Satisfying but not too heavy. Normally I don't even like Shepherd's Pie, but this one is great comfort food. I've also enjoyed their chowder when they have it.

We've long needed a place like this in the area. Way to go, Phil & team!

GG,
The baby back ribs, done in the store and packaged to take home and heat up are to die for and a bargain at $14.99, since they do all the work. Hubby, primarily a fish eater, went back for seconds last night. The generous slab is plenty for two with a salad and bread, or salad and beans, or salad and couscous, like we had last night. Also love their tender filets. Got a couple and grilled 'em up rare and served on a bed of greens with a drizzle of bearnaise. Awesome. This is my new favorite meat market.
Foodie.

The new place is quite a hit. Meat has always been great and still is. But Phil and his team have made it into a mini Whole Foods. I dont know where they get their vegetables but they are great. Tomatoes bigger than you find in the summer. Melons that are out of this world.

Cheese selection is very good. Has nice selection of wine. Not overwhelming but all seem good quality.

Every thing is of high quality.

JT

Each visit I find something else worth trying.

I went to the new Lowell Provision twice and walked away disappointed both times. The first time I ordered 6lb lamb and received 3lbs. The next time I went in with a list of items including a boned chicken and was told they couldn't bone the chicken for me.

My friend Jay will bone a chicken for you. He's in Newton and bones chickens all the time.

Alpine sells some boneless lamb called lamb tops. They are great. Have grilled them and baked them.

Surprised they dont have boneless chicken breasts.

Had their ribs again this weekend. Fantastic.

JT

Hether, I'm sorry about the mixup with your lamb. I would have liked the opportunity to correct our error. Again I do apoloigise for not boning out whole chickens due to the labor involved on such a low priced item. Our goal at Alpine is to have everyone who leaves feeling satisfied with their overal shopping experiance although I know that can't always be achieved.

P.S. JT, We always have plenty of fresh boneless chicken on hand. Thanks for the kind words!

Sincerely,
Phil Doyle
Owner

Does anyone recommend one location over the other or are both equally great?

I just moved here in December and discovered this blog just yesterday. It's an incredible resource -- keep up the good work!