Dickson's Farmstand Meats at Chelsea Market

At this terrific butcher shop, artisanal beef, lamb, pork, goat and poultry are hand-selected from local farms that are committed to humanely raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free animals. It's also a great source for heritage breed products. A stack of meaty cookbooks is on hand if you need to check a recipe before your purchase. At lunchtime Monday through Friday, richly seasoned chili and freshly made sandwiches are available; they can be consumed at the tables in the market corridor or packed up to go.