Heringers Meats is constantly buzzing with activity and customers. It’s hard to say which has more personality – the staff at Heringers or their cute little shop. In the heart of Steveston, this deli is lively, fun and fast-paced. When you walk into Heringers you’ll often catch Chad, his wife Karen or one of their great staff kibitzing with clients – many of whom they know by name and by their food preferences.
This village institution has even attracted the attention of Hollywood. In the early 90s, a Hollywood scout approached Heringers about renting out the shop for the day. The Los Angeles film crew wanted to shoot a scene for the movie The Man Upstairs, starring the late, great Hollywood star Katherine Hepburn and actor Ryan O’Neal. After filming, the catering chefs cooked the actors New York steaks — Ms Hepburn preferred hers blue rare.
Searching for something fabulous to put on the dinner table? People travel from far afield to visit Heringers, which is known for its grass-fed, high quality meat, beautifully presented in glass display cases alongside a rotating selection of house-made meals. Prepared entrees include a crowd-pleasing meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and perfectly marinated meats for the barbecue – nobody needs to know you didn’t slave all day in the kitchen.
Meat in your Christmas stocking? Most certainly, if it’s in the form of a well appreciated gift certificate. You can never go wrong with the gift of nourishment and
I’m sure any recipient would be extremely grateful for the delicious choices found inside the tempting display cases at this Steveston food emporium. Organic meat, prepared entrees and other nummies are sure to take the pressure off during the busy holiday season.