Star Market
1275 S. Main St., Salinas (831) 422-3961, starmkt.com
Meet the meat. Star Market, Salinas’ locally owned and indy paean to great groceries, wine, produce and service, has a world-class meat section, helmed by store co-owner Art Kong. You can get everything from grass-fed, local ground beef and organic chicken to rabbit, ostrich and bison. Special orders ain’t no big thing for the men and women of Star—if you need something unusual, for a special event or just because, ask and ye shall likely receive.