5th Quarter Butchery

5th Quarter Butchery

Founded by Josh Turka, 5th Quarter is the culmination of years of dedication to the craft of butchery. Josh's journey began with a passion for sustainable food systems and a desire to reconnect people with the sources of their food. His expertise and commitment have made 5th Quarter a trusted name among chefs and home cooks alike.

Josh Turka is your favorite chef's favorite butcher. Since he opened 5th Quarter inside Waitsfield's Mad River Taste Place in late 2022, Turka's rillettes, pâté, knockwurst, hot dogs and pastrami have become a not-so-secret handshake of the coolest restaurants in Vermont. If 5th Quarter is on the menu, it's gonna be good.

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