The Butcher Bud Blog

California's diverse food culture drives one of the nation's most vibrant local meat scenes. From Bay Area artisan butchers to Central Valley ranches, find local meat across CA.

Discover the best butcher shops in Los Angeles, California. From dry-aged ribeye to carne asada cuts and heritage pork, this guide covers what to look for, California's meat culture, and how to find the right local butcher in LA.

California has some of the most innovative butcher shops in the country and one of the strongest farm-to-table meat cultures. Here is how to find great local meat in the Golden State.