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Gramercy Tavern
  • Apr 10, 2023
Gramercy Tavern, a New York City Institution

Gramercy Tavern is a New York City institution, and its glorious flower filled dining room is an absolute must visit at least once a year, especially during the holidays.The crown jewel of Danny Meyer’s restaurant empire, a group that has redefined hospitality and service for the entire industry, Gramercy Tavern is helmed by Chef Michael Anthony. One of the loveliest individuals in the restaurant world, Michael has always been there for Heritage Farmers who fight to resist cutting corners in how they raise livestock and who work to preserve rare and endangered breed ingredients on our dinner tables.

The Red Wattle and Larry & Madonna Sorell
  • Apr 5, 2023
The Red Wattle and Larry & Madonna Sorell

Thanks to Larry and Madonna’s work, the Red Wattle was upgraded to Threatened status from Critical on The Livestock Conservancy’s watch list, a great achievement for the cause of biodiversity, one of the most important issues of our time.

New Orleans
  • Apr 5, 2023
New Orleans

At Heritage, we pay respect to New Orleans by going full-throttle Red Wattle,  championing the pig breed that arrived on American shores in the 1800s through the Gulf by way of New Caledonia, and has long been a part of the Creole and Cajun cuisines that are widely represented in the flavors of this world-famous food city.

Pro Tips for Successful and Stress-Free Parties
  • Apr 3, 2023
Pro Tips for Successful and Stress-Free Parties

As a meat mail order company, Heritage Foods has a vested interest in  knowing that our delicious meats are a backdrop to successful and stress-free parties. We asked our friend Sung Kim, one of the premier caterers in the nation, to help reluctant hosts dominate the entertainment and hospitality universe in their home!

Steak Rules to Live By
  • Mar 24, 2023
Steak Rules to Live By

Our Signature line of Wagyu sets the standard for perfection. Our Standing Ribeye Roast requires little beyond a liberal shower of salt and a hot pan to shine, but with so few ingredients and an unforgiving demeanor, there is still some room for error. So we turned to our resident chefs: Hannah, who has worked at steakhouses for much of her professional life, and Nick, an expert on many cuisines, for a short video that debunks myths and provides secrets to cook a steak like a steakhouse pro.

Our Founder's Favorite Cocktail
  • Mar 24, 2023
Our Founder's Favorite Cocktail

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Some say that a bartender at the Knickerbocker Hotel in NYC named Martini di Arma di Taggia invented the martini in 1911 for John B. Rockerfeller. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known alcoholic beverages.

Lisa Loves our Akaushi Wagyu Corned Beef
  • Mar 23, 2023
Lisa Loves our Akaushi Wagyu Corned Beef

"I just got your Corned beef. It's Saint Patrick's Day, and it's the best corned beef of my entire life, and that of several of my friends, too." — Lisa

Frank Reese and his flock of heritage breed turkeys
  • Mar 20, 2023
Frank Reese, Savior of Biodiversity

Saviors come in many forms. For turkeys, it’s Frank Reese Jr., a poultry farmer who has had a fondness for turkeys since childhood and lived life with one focus — save heritage breeds with genetic lines that in some cases date back to the mid-1800s.