Our Story
Provisions on State is a whole-animal butcher shop in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut. A trio of industry devotees, we aim to revitalize old-fashioned, local butchery by honoring some of the trade's most quintessential values: a love for community, respect for the earth, and passion for wholesome, flavorful, and sustainably grown ingredients.
From your standard cuts to one-of-a-kind products, Provisions on State specializes in pasture-raised meats that are free of growth hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. We pride ourselves on creatively utilizing every last cut, nose to tail, and our expert craft butchers are here to provide informed recommendations on how to perfectly prepare each item you carry home.
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Meet the Team
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EMILY MINGRONE
Growing up with a chef for a father, Mingrone was destined for a career in the kitchen. She opened and operated a deli/catering business while in high school before a couple of corporate gigs made her realize her heart was in the restaurant business. She bartended, waited tables and cooked before finally taking the plunge and enrolling in culinary school. Mingrone worked in renowned Connecticut restaurants including Zinc, Match and Jesup Hall to gain experience and spent significant time at Fleishers, where she made her bones in butchery. Along with Shane McGowan, Mingrone opened Tavern on State in the East Rock section of New Haven in the summer of 2019. Just six months later Tavern took home Newcomer of the Year honors from the Connecticut Restaurant Association. When the pandemic struck in early 2020 and supply-chain issues arose, a “provisions” section was added to the Tavern menu. Again, just six months later Provisions on State opened a few doors down from the Tavern. Provisions not only stocks grab-and-go items, but it’s also a whole-animal butchery that Mingrone utilizes for dishes at Tavern. When she’s not spending her time on Upper State Street, Mingrone can occasionally be found on the Food Network (Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games) or hanging at the dog park with her pup, Lou Lou.
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ZACH PIERCE
A New Haven native, Zach has worked in the food industry for his entire life. Starting in kitchens in Connecticut and Philadelphia, he learned some butchery along the way, until moving back to CT to work at Saugatuck Craft Butchery (now Fleishers), where he met Emily. Throughout the years, he has worked on farms and in other whole-animal butcher shops, learning everything from how animals are raised on pasture to crafting charcuterie. In his free time, Zach enjoys hiking, exploring new places, and biking.