@fooddabbler -
I’ve had a heritage turkey before and I’m not convinced they’re worth the money. Turkey is already a lean meat, so I don’t feel the heritage versions – being all the skinnier! – offer anything, aside from getting a bird with skimpier meat. I didn’t taste a huge difference in quality from a good ol’ pasture-raised turkey. I’m open to trying them again in case I just got an underwhelming bird, if someone insists there’s a noticeable difference.
As for Eataly, I’ve bought a few items from the butcher and fishmonger stands that I enjoyed, but for a price! I like having it as a back-up option in case I can’t get to the preferred vendor, but you pay a premium for what you can get elsewhere cheaper. For me, what’s a good go to in Eataly is actually their small produce section. I’ve found unusual fruit like makrut limes there, and sometimes more exotic citrus or mushrooms that I can’t easily find elsewhere. It’s a convenient location for me though, so it’s hard not to pop in whenever I’m in the Back Bay on errands.
@tomatotomato -
Lilac Hedge farm has a stand (or used to, pre-pandemic) at the Boston Public Market. I think I tried eggs and one meat item from them. They were good and comparable quality to what I’ve had from Stillmans and others that make regular stops in the local farmers market circuit.
