The Flying Butcher

07/17/2026

The ballots are officially out for the Best of the Region, and we are throwing our aprons into the ring! 💥✨

We have the absolute best job in the world, getting to help you guys sort out everything from hectic Tuesday night dinners to legendary Saturday afternoon cookouts. If our counter crew has brought a little joy to your kitchen—or if our house-marinated steak tips have ever made you do a happy dance in the backyard—we would be so incredibly grateful for your vote!

It only takes a few clicks, but it sends a massive wave of high-fives through our kitchen team. Thank you for making us your neighborhood spot!

🗳️ Vote for the TFB crew right here:

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07/17/2026

Step away from the desk, leave the meal prep containers in the fridge, and treat yourself to a lunch that actually feels like a break.

Our Tuna Salad Wrap is officially holding down the spotlight this month at the sandwich counter. Packed with our fresh, scratch-made tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, and red onion, it’s the perfect balance of savory and crunch. Customize it on your favorite wrap style and pair it with a bag of chips for the ultimate mid-day fuel.

Clock out, head over to the block, and let our deli team build you the perfect lunch.

07/17/2026

There is a simple science to a perfect New England summer weekend. It starts with a trip to your local butcher, a cold beer in hand, and no rush to get anywhere else.
On Saturday, July 25th (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), we’re hosting the crew from Feathered Friend Brewing right here in Amherst.
They make some of the most drinkable, honest beers in the state. They’ll be pouring fresh drafts at the counter so you can sample, find your favorite, and prep your weekend cooler in one stop.
Come say hello, try some killer local beer, and grab your steak tips for the grill.

🕐 Time: Saturday, July 25th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 124 Route 101A, Amherst NH

07/15/2026

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a Real Snap! 🎆

Let's be honest: not all hot dogs are created equal. If you're still buying those spongy, plastic-wrapped packs from the grocery store aisle, you're missing out on the ultimate summer comfort food.

Today is National Hot Dog Day, and we’re celebrating with the best names in the game. We keep our cases fully stocked with Kayem and Pearl premium, natural-casing hot dogs. They have that perfect, satisfying "snap" when you bite into them off the grill, and they’re packed with incredible, smoky flavor.

Grab a pack, fire up the heat, and load them up with your favorite toppings.

➡️ Don't settle for boring dogs today. Swing by the shop and grab the good stuff for dinner tonight!

07/13/2026

Most people pull a steak or chicken breast straight from the cold refrigerator, throw a dry rub on it, and immediately drop it onto a screaming hot grill. The problem? Cold protein fibers are tightly compressed, acting like a shield that pushes dry seasoning right off the surface.

For a deeper flavor profile, let your meat rest on the counter for 20 minutes before you add any spices. As the tissue relaxes and approaches room temperature, a micro-layer of natural moisture forms on the surface. This moisture dissolves the salt and spices into a concentrated brine, drawing the flavor deep into the muscle fibers before the heat ever touches it.

07/10/2026

If you’re still using a splash of liquid lighter fluid to start your charcoal grill, you’re missing out on the true flavor of your food. Petroleum-based fluids leave a chemical v***r trapped in the cooking chamber that coats your meat, completely masking its natural juices.

Instead, look into a charcoal chimney starter. It’s a simple metal cylinder that uses a single piece of crumpled newspaper at the bottom to light your coals naturally using airflow. You get white-hot coals in fifteen minutes with zero chemical aftertaste, completely transforming how your food tastes off the grates.

07/07/2026

Ever feel like planning a backyard BBQ menu turns into a full-time job? Pinterest boards, three different grocery store trips, and suddenly you're too exhausted to enjoy your own party.

Our team uses a simple trick we learned from years in restaurant kitchens: Start with the protein and let it anchor the rest of the menu.

Once you pick what's hitting the grates first, everything else—from the sides to the apps—naturally falls into place. It ensures you shop in one trip, cook in one window, and spend your time with guests instead of being trapped behind the tongs.

07/06/2026

Looking for the ultimate light, crisp, and refreshing lunch to get you through these hot July days? Say hello to our official Sandwich of the Month: The Tuna Salad Wrap!

We take our house-made, perfectly seasoned tuna salad and roll it up fresh with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and sharp red onion on your choice of wrap. It’s simple, it’s classic, and it hits the spot perfectly when you want a gourmet lunch without a heavy afternoon slump.

Best enjoyed out on the patio with a cold beverage from our cooler.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from The Flying Butcher Crew! 🎆

Fire up the grill, crack open a cold one, and let the celebration begin! Today is all about good friends, great weather, and the ultimate backyard sizzle.

We want to send a massive thank you to everyone who stopped by the block this week to stock up their coolers. Seeing the neighborhood line up at the case to get their holiday marinated tips, hand-pressed burgers, and deli sides is our absolute favorite part of the summer.

We hope your charcoal is hot, your drinks are ice-cold, and your tongs are ready. Have a safe, happy, and flavor-packed Independence Day, everyone!

Cheers to a legendary 4th!