WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES NOVEMBER 17, 2016 21 ARTS & LEISURE From traditional to game, this Glendale butcher shop has it all Assemblyman honors scouts Photos courtesy of Assemblyman Mike Miller’s offi ce Assemblyman Mike Miller honored Adam Czar and Karol Gajewski with citations for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. And on Nov. 5, the lawmaker, in conjunction with the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society, sponsored a Paint Party Fundraiser with all proceeds going to Emanuel United Church of Christ at 91st Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected]/ @A_GIUDICEREPORT A new butcher shop in Glendale is striving to be a cut above the rest. Mark Cacioppo, a Middle Village native, is bringing is 19 years of expertise to his brand-new butcher shop, DiMarco’s Butcher Shoppe. DiMarco’s may look familiar to some Glendale residents because Cacioppo had a set-up in the Amish Market while it was in business at The Shops at Atlas Park. The meat store is now located at 66-03 Myrtle Ave. and took over a storefront that was previously a butcher shop for four decades. Since holding the grand opening of DiMarco’s two weeks ago, Cacioppo said that business is going well. “Things have been looking pretty good, knock on wood,” Cacioppo said. “We have a lot of people coming in to see what we have to off er. One good thing is that we are seeing repeat customers. It can be confusing because we are a deli and butcher shop, but we want to be known fi rst for our meats.” And DiMarco’s has a wide selection of meats. Aside from the standard fare such as beef, pork and chicken, Cacioppo off ers his customers wild game such as duck, wild boar, New York State Guinea Hen, bison and venison. “We have a very strong meat program,” Cacioppo said. “We have good-quality certifi ed Angus beef, all-natural pork and all of our chicken is antibiotic-free.” Meats aren’t the only thing this butcher shop sells. There are tons of fresh pastas, and one of their best-sellers is their stuff ed ravioli. In preparation for the holidays, DiMarco’s is taking pre-orders of fresh farm turkeys, and will off er holiday items like spiral cut hams, boneless glazed sliced ham and all the traditional holiday trimmings, Cacioppo said. Once the holidays are through, Cacioppo is looking to expand the variety of foods they make and create a dedicated catering menu as well. “We are still seeing what the customers want and are looking for. In my 19 years in business, the most important thing I have learned is how to treat the customers,” Cacioppo said. “It is important to know their names, what they like, what they dislike, what their profession is. We want to make it a nice experience. We want to make sure they always leave smiling.” DiMarco’s is open from Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Photos: Anthony Giudice/QNS DiMarco’s Butcher Shoppe recently opened on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale. Lawmaker talks women in politics with Glendale Girl Scouts On Monday, Nov. 14, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley spoke at the Glendale Girl Scout meeting of the Sacred Heart Girl Scout Troops, consisting of Photo courtesy Girl Scout Junior Troop 4941 Daisy Troop 4129, Junior Troop 4941 and Cadette Troop 4015, to discuss women in politics. Her visit helped the troops toward completing some current badge requirements.
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