by JP Miklovic
North Baltimore’s newest business is about meat! Two high school buddies are teaming up to “revive” an old NB area business, that plays into what they both love, food, specifically meat!
Dave Bretz and Kev Simon are from the NBHS Class of 1972, and back then, there was nary a thought of “why don’t we open a meat market some day.” But now, 40-some years later, here they are, reopening what was Belleville Meats, formerly Husing and Son Meat Market.
Kev retired from the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture as a Meat Inspector, gaining many years of experience in the proper handling of meat. Dave, has spent most of his career in the construction industry (and eating).
The hours at the market, which also offers custom slaughter, are Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday – 8 am to 1 pm. Give them a call at 419-257-3529.
There will be a Grand Opening this Saturday, with FREE bratwursts from 11 am – 1 pm (or until they are gone). Stop on out on Insley Road, northeast of NB, just north of the intersection with Quarry Rd. (where there is a bridge out, AFTER the meat market)
A new inviting store front graces the market.
Kev Simon (left) and Dave Bretz (“Tusky” says he doesn’t get to use a knife – yet…)
Dave Shafer (not pictured) will be returning as the Head Meat Cutter.
Stephanie Barnhiesel and Linda Bishop are the Meat Maids behind the counter.
Lunch Meats and Cheeses and pounds of grounds for your freezer. If you don’t see it, ask about. The product offerings will be based on customer request and consumer demand.
The popular “Bundles” return. (allow 5 – 10 days for processing)
If you don’t see what you are looking for, or if you would like a different cut or thickness for your meat – ASK – it’s not called “Custom Cuts” for nothing!
Custom slaughtering of local livestock – you know where your beef is coming from and it isn’t from overseas!
11 Responses
Hi there, we live in Findlay and own a few ducks. We are looking for someone to butcher a few of our drakes. Do you dbutcher ducks or know of somewhere we can get it done? Thank you. Have a blessed day.
Congratulations! Looking forward to some great cookouts this summer with meat from Custom Cuts!
We tried them out the other night and the pork chops were some of the best we’ve ever had. True to their word, they were cut exactly how we wanted them. The shop was very clean and the service very friendly. Can’t wait to try the steaks next!!
Congratulations!!! So happy for the Bretz and Simon Families, North Baltimore and surrounding communities! Welcome back Linda!!!
Best of luck! We’ll be in soon!
Looks good…. Best of Luck on the new adventure! Can’t wait to come in and check it out!
Awesome I wish you guys the best… Be out for some steaks in the very near future ??
Great place….
Great news! I’d like to buy local, unfortunately I work out of town and I’m usually not back to town by 5 🙁 I’ll try a Saturday
Everything looks so clean and fresh! Can’t wait to shop there. Good Luck NB Custom Cuts!
So very happy and proud of those two men!! One being me dad and the other a friend of my family for my whole life!!!! This community needs a small meat market with the fresh meat and finest cuts. Good luck and thanks for reopening!!!!
Very good news for NB. I have missed the local market and look forward to getting good meat there. Congratulations and good luck.