[an error occurred while processing this directive]THE OLDEST ORIGINAL FAMILY OWNED BUTCHER SHOP IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1902
History of Jeffrey's Meat Market
Jeffrey Ruhalter is a 4th generation Master Butcher. Our first location was opened in 1902 at 188 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side by Jeffrey’s Great Grandfather. In 1939 we moved to, and are still located at 120 Essex Street in the Essex Street Market.
Meet the Business Owner: Jeffrey Ruhalter
Jeffrey worked in the shop as early as seven years of age by emptying bags of sawdust on the floor. Summer vacation included going to the meat packing district with his dad and grandfather early every morning.
A visit to Jeffrey's Meat Market is more than buying meat. Jeffrey's charismatic style and consummate knowledge of meat is enjoyed and relied upon by both his retail customers and his Restaurant Chefs alike.
Essex Street Market History
Essex Street Market began in 1940 as part an effort by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia to find a new place for street merchants to do business. At the time, pushcarts and vendors crowded the city streets, making it difficult for police and fire vehicles to easily pass. To ease congestion, Mayor LaGuardia created the Essex Street Market and several other indoor retail markets throughout the city.