Taylor Street · Chicago · Est. by the Musillami family
A no-frills, old-world butcher that has specialized in one thing — and done it right — for generations on Taylor Street.
1056 W Taylor St · Open Tue–Sat from 7 AM · Cash only
At the counter
One animal, done properly. Order whole for the spit, or ask us to break it down however your table needs it.
Their specialty — fresh, genuine spring lamb, whole for the spit or the oven.
Fresh legs over the counter — a Nea Agora staple the regulars come back for.
Fresh lamb liver — one of the traditional cuts that's getting harder to find.
Foodservice cuts of lamb for restaurants and caterers — call ahead for larger orders.
Availability is seasonal and sells out — calling ahead is always the safe bet.
Since generations
Nea Agora — “the new market” — has been the Musillami family's corner of Taylor Street for as long as most of the neighborhood can remember. No frills, no fuss: just fresh, genuine spring lamb and the know-how to cut it exactly the way your family cooks it.
Greek and Italian families have come here for their Easter lamb for generations. Bring cash, come early, and you'll leave with the real thing.
Cash only. Big orders (whole lamb, holidays) — please call a few days ahead.