After more than a dozen years serving up fresh cuts and friendly conversation, a longtime neighborhood staple in Grand Rapids has closed its doors.
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For many on the northeast side, it was a reliable spot for quality cuts and quick dinner ideas.
A Neighborhood Staple Since 2013
Grand Butchers, located at 855 Michigan St. NE, first opened in the fall of 2013.
I remember stopping in not long after they opened while living in the nearby Belknap Neighborhood. My then-new boyfriend, now husband, wanted to grill, so we went in and left with more than we planned!
According to the shop’s website, Grand Butchers was a full-service market offering all-natural beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and veal, along with organic and grass-fed options. In addition to custom cuts, the shop featured a deli and grocery items with a focus on Michigan-made products.
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Owner Margie Zichterman came into the business after years of experience and built something that became part of many customers’ routines. She also had the chance to work alongside her daughters over the years.
Grand Butchers in Grand Rapids Shuts Down
Now, the shop has officially closed. In a Facebook post, Zichterman wrote,
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We want to say thank you to all of our customers/friends who have supported us all these years. I loved providing quality meats and talking food with everyone! I loved what I did and constantly bragged that I had the best customers in town…