36 Maple Street, Danvers, Ma. 01923 978-750-9829
Whole Animal Butchery
About Us
The Modern Butcher Shop
Meeting in 2015 while Warren was working in Pathology and Lisa in a restaurant in Boston. Using their days off to take up an apprenticeship in Western Mass, they slowly learned the craft of Butchery. With a desire to expand their knowledge they forged strong relationships with local farmers. The couple became engaged in 2017 where Warren proposed with a ring in an custom oyster shell box. A ode to the things Lisa had given him the courage to try over their relationship, starting with an oyster. Securing a space at 226 Merricmac St in Newburyport, MA in 2018, they reached for their dream and The Modern Butcher in February 2019. Wasting no time ensuring they would always be busy and laughing they welcomed daughter Poppy Rose to the family in September of 2019.
The Modern Butcher relocated to
36 Maple St. Danvers, Massachusetts in April 2023.
Warren Means, Co-Owner - The Scalpel
While working in Pathology Warren's interest in butchery became more than passing and he took his days off to apprentice in Western, Mass. His desire to introduce people to new cuts, new cooking techniques and new recipes lead to what The Modern Butcher has become. You'll see Warren's face at the shop from open to close. He'll be the one up front educating and guiding people to a new cut of meat they'll love! His butchery skills are unmatched as his care and commitment shine through every slice he makes.
Lisa Nichols, Co-Owner - The Cleaver
Danvers native, Lisa has spent a lifetime in Restaurants and you may even recognize her as your former server! She's got a love of craft beer, trying new foods and curating the Social Media of The Modern Butcher! If you have ever asked a question on a post, sent an email, taken something from the Grab & Go, drank a beer or wine with us.. if you've raved about an inventive sausage flavor...that's all Lisa!
Poppy Rose Means, HBIC - The One & Only
The heart and soul of everything Warren and Lisa work so hard for. Born September 2019 this feisty little one keeps us all laughing with her love of food, monorails and story telling.
Family & Friends
All the faces you see behind the counter are Friends and Family of Lisa and Warren - and we mean that literally! We're a VERY SMALL operation of the ones Warren, Lisa & Poppy Rose share their lives and our love with. Those sausages were ground over a drink and good times with friends. That beer list is was made from what WE want to explore. We couldn't do this without them!