Anthony Chernalis learned the butcher trade from his father at a young age in North Haledon, NJ.  He took that foundation of knowledge and founded The Market Basket as a specialty butcher shop in Wyckoff, NJ carrying only the best meats available. By following that same philosophy, he grew The Market Basket into a two-location food emporium that is continually ranked the Best Butcher Shop in Bergen County.

Prime meats, grade A poultry and prepared meat items are the foundation of The Market Basket Meat Department. We carry pork and veal products that are grain fed as well as organic chicken and all-natural turkey sourced from Pennsylvania Dutch country. Not only do our experienced and professionally trained butchers cut the best pieces of meat to order but are available to answer any questions about preparing your selections. We offer a large variety of marinated and prepared steak, pork, and poultry ready for cooking and grilling, making everything from summer BBQ’s to holiday entertaining hassle-free.

A5 Wagyu Beef

The Market Basket is proud to carry Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef. Not only is Wagyu beef heavily marbled, and delicious, but it’s also healthier than other types of beef. Wagyu is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is an essential “good” fat. In addition, Wagyu is high in monounsaturated fat, which has been proven to be better for your health than eating saturated fats. Japanese A5 Wagyu bloodline cattle are only fed a slow all vegetarian diet, free from hormones.

All Natural Turkeys

The Market Basket is proud to offer all-natural poultry products from a small, family-owned & operated farm located in the heart of Pennsylvania. Valley Belle Sensenig Turkey Farm provides the birds with room to roam free and are fed grains, corn, & soybeans that are grown on the same farm!  The result is an all-natural poultry product grown to full potential for superior taste. Always fresh and never frozen, from the farm to your table, you will taste the difference!