New Kosher Vegan Butcher Shop Opens in Rochester, New York

Grass Fed, a new kosher vegan butcher shop in Rochester, New York, is serving the Jewish community with plant-based meats. Run by husband-and-wife duo Rob Nipe and Nora Rubel, the shop offers products like slab bacon, breakfast sausage, beer brats, and chicken cutlets—all made entirely from plants. The owners, who have been vegan for six years, decided to open the shop near an Orthodox synagogue to introduce the community to vegan meat alternatives.

Grass Fed is a certified kosher vegan butcher shop, ensuring that all ingredients adhere to traditional Jewish dietary laws. Rabbi Avi Kilimnick from the neighboring Congregation Beth Sholom supervises the shop to maintain its kosher certification. The menu at Grass Fed features a rotating selection of vegan meats and deli slices, as well as specialties like sriracha-lime cheese balls. For updates, visit grassfedrochester.com or follow @grass_fed_rochester on Instagram.