By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published May 02, 2013 at 11:50 AM

The female owned and operated Bavette Butcher Shop has opened at 330 E. Menomonee St. in the former Kafevino location.

The name, Bavette, is derived from a term referring to an inexpensive cut of steak served in French bistros.  The shop is modern rendition of the time-honored butcher shop, featuring custom cut meat from animals raised responsibly on small, local farms.

In addition to hormone- and antibiotic-free steaks, chops and roasts, the shop also features a café serving sandwiches, salads and soups. Bavette is also working on getting a liquor license.

Local chef Karen Bell, formerly of Café on the Plaza and consultant on the soon-to-open Blue Jacket, has been clear about her plan to obtain and use whole animals to reduce waste, using bones for stocks, fat for lard and various cuts and odd bits for sausages. 

Bavette will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, as well as Sunday afternoons beginning in mid-May.

We’ll give you a first-hand glimpse into the shop very soon here on OnMilwaukee.com

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. 

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.