It all started with my Dad, Darrell, who came from a long line of butchers and was a master at his trade by a young age. He managed the meat department of a local grocery store in Port Coquitlam, BC when I was growing up where I used to help him on Saturdays, cleaning up around the shop and putting fresh sawdust on the floors as was done in those days. Dad had a vision, to open a neighbourhood butcher shop that offered old fashion style service and quality. more... See more text