Fresh Lamb in Seattle?

We _love_ the lamb tartare at The Whale Wins and would like to try Renee's recipe at home (her new cookbook is great, btw). Do any Seattleites have recommendations for sourcing fresh, well-handled lamb for use in tartare?

I've visited a few local butcher shops in the past, but haven't been all that impressed - their cuts didn't appear fresher or higher quality than the nicer grocery stores and I'm somewhat suspect of local butchers after the Bill the Butcher fake organic meat scandal. Maybe I've tried the wrong butchers?

We generally get our meat from Whole Foods, Metropolitan Market, or Costco on the eastside but would drive for quality. I'd love to hear your recommendations

Thanks!

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stenehjemj

Well, now that Bill's is gone for another and different scandal, we won't risk any more of those. Too bad they hurt the industry here. Maybe try Rain Shadow Meats at 1531 Melrose Ave (206) 467-6328. They seem to have a pretty good reputation. .

m.skibbs

Thanks Jeff! We initially gave up and purchased some New Zealand lamb racks from WF ($20/lb), knowing they've been cryovac'd and frozen... but then saw your reply and called Rain Shadow Meats, luckily they had some fresh American lamb from OR in stock ($32/lb) - so we drove over and went with that instead. Turned out great, thanks for the Rain Shadow Meats suggestion!

stenehjemj

I'm glad to hear they had what you were looking for.