For years now, the local whole-animal butcher Forbes Meat Co., which specializes in charcuterie and custom butchery, has been supporting local ranchers and serving the community out of its former downtown location at 220 E. Broadway Blvd. Over the weekend, they debuted its brand-new spot nestled inside Flora’s Market Run.
The market and restaurant at 2513 E. Sixth St. made the announcement on social media, introducing Ben Forbes and his team.
“We’re having a lot of fun today it’s so good to see you all walk through the door,” Forbes Meat Company shared over the weekend. “Now you can get all the meats, amazing house-baked bread, pastries, beer, wine, coffee, and so much more.”
Forbes Meat Co. is open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (sometimes as late as 7 p.m.) daily.
Throughout the weekend, the shop celebrated its fresh shipment of seafood and served lobster rolls to-go. They were also dishin’ out Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Burgers, too, so keep an eye out for other sandwich specials in the coming days.
It’s been a highly-anticipated opening and Tucsonans have had to test their patience levels for more than two years now. In June 2021, we caught wind of The Baffert at Five Points and its plans to open by the winter of that same year.
The process has been moving along, though, and the building is getting close to opening its doors to some of its businesses inside — one of those being an additional Forbes Meat Co. location.
The butcher shop is still planning to open at The Baffert at 747 S. Sixth Ave. by the end of the year. Forbes is hoping for early November but we’ll keep you in the loop for an exact grand opening date.
“Our ultimate goal is to have The Baffert connect its residents and merchants to both the excitement of Tucson’s vital Downtown core and the cultural richness of our treasured South Tucson,” said Larry Kappler. “We strive to do this by providing quality builds to small, local businesses at affordable prices and are thrilled for the ones we have going into the property.”
Forbes Meat Co. is located inside Flora’s Market Run at 2513 E. Sixth St. For more information, visit forbesmeatcompany.com.
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