by Katia Dunn

Wagshal's

  • Pam Ginsburg is a butcher and manager at Wagshal's deli.
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    Pam Ginsburg is a butcher and manager at Wagshal's deli.
  • Ginsburg says she cut her first piece of meat when she was 7 years old. Her father was also a butcher.
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    Ginsburg says she cut her first piece of meat when she was 7 years old. Her father was also a butcher.
  • Ginsburg has a loyal group of customers who rely on her for culinary advice.
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    Ginsburg has a loyal group of customers who rely on her for culinary advice.
  • All the meat at Wagshals is dry aged for months.
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    All the meat at Wagshals is dry aged for months.
  • All the butchers at Wagshals work as apprentices for at least one year before they cut meat on their own.
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    All the butchers at Wagshals work as apprentices for at least one year before they cut meat on their own.
  • Ginsburg oversees a team of butchers who cut and handle the meat. She calls them "my boys."
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    Ginsburg oversees a team of butchers who cut and handle the meat. She calls them "my boys."
  • Juan has been at Wagshal's for 10 years.
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    Juan has been at Wagshal's for 10 years.
  • Wagshals is a family run business.
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    Wagshals is a family run business.
  • Bill Fuchs is the owner.
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    Bill Fuchs is the owner.
  • His son Aaron Fuchs is the general manager.
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    His son Aaron Fuchs is the general manager.
  • The Dijon Parmesan chicken is one of the most popular dishes at Wagshal's. "I call Pam in the morning to reserve my chicken for the evening," says one customer. "Pam takes care of me."
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    The Dijon Parmesan chicken is one of the most popular dishes at Wagshal's. "I call Pam in the morning to reserve my chicken for the evening," says one customer. "Pam takes care of me."

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