I photographed Wilkes Meat Market for a business feature for the Lilburn Patch Newspaper on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Wilkes is owned by Tony Rattansi, a former franchise owner and restaurant general manager. Rattansi took over operation of the butcher shop in 2002. These are some of my favorite images.
Tony Rattansi seasons steak with a homemade recipe for a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi seasons steak with a homemade recipe for a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi packages steak for a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi packages a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi packages steak for a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi pulls meat from one of the refrigerated counters at Wilkes Meat Market for a customer order on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Fresh cut bacon lays in one of the refrigerated counters at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn. All of the meat sold at the shop is grass fed and fresh.
Tony Rattansi weighs meat for a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Tony Rattansi packages a customer order at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Knives are part of the butchers trade and sharpened daily by Tony Rattansi at Wilkes Meat Market in Lilburn.