Just reading the newsletter for Feb. Has John handed over the runing of the shop, or has he packed up and left CVO. Gary and I get all our meat from John as I just loved the service and quality. I would be a great pity if it was no longer under his watchful eye. I know that he had a very nice assitant who is Portuguese maybe it's been left in his capable hands, I do hope so
Gaynor

Hi Gary/Gaynor
From what I understand, Jonathon still owns it and the young Portuguese man is running it. Jonathon broke his foot I think in 3 places, so that is why no one has seen him around. We were in there yesterday buying stuff.

Sorry to hear that wonder if he did it playing football?
Glad the Portuguese lad is still there very friendly and helpful.

Oh painful! oh well I'm glad if it's still in good hands.. Yes the Portuguese guy there is just as helpful and co-operative as John always was. Thank goodness I can get my lovely steak still.
Gaynor

Yes, I was beginning to get a bit worried there for a moment, the steaks are amazing, look forward to buying from there again soon.

Saw John, wife and 3 girls in Pau de Acucar yesterday, and he certainly seemed mobile. Have not seen him in the shop over the last 5 weeks, though.

Lesley Jean wrote: Yes, I was beginning to get a bit worried there for a moment, the steaks are amazing, look forward to buying from there again soon.

Does that mean you will be buying 8 for a dinner party at the end of the month?

NO you are, I will just choose them..... doh..............

Very happy that it is being looked after, the lamb is magnificent too

nice to hear it is still there! had some nice bbq cuts from there when we were over!

Hello,
I have just read your post. I am sorry to say but John and his family have moved abck to the u.k. Not sure who is looking after the shop or if it is still open. I know that he has no plans to return
marie

The shop was closed when we went down to the village Wednesday and Thursday. Anyone know if it has closed for good? There was no sign on the door.

As far as I know, yes, it is closed for good

that is such a shame as we just loved the meat selection and qulaity it was excellent. Another business bites the dust. I wonder how many more. Oh well supermarket meat for Gary and I then tut!
Gaynor

Shame but if you want to avoid supermarket meat, go to the local market.