When people ask you what a new food tastes like, do you answer "it tastes like chicken"? Well if so, maybe WhiteHouse Meats isn't for you. BUT for the rest of you culinary connoisseurs, drop by this St. Lawrence Market butcher shop to diversify your pallet in unexpected ways!
The folks at WhiteHouse offer a large variety of exotic games meats. Their games meats include: venison, buffalo, caribou, Berkshire pork, wild boar, kangaroo, crocodile, musk ox, camel, goat, and rabbit. They also have a variety of birds: pheasant, partridge, duck, quail, cornish hen, guinea fowl, squab and ostrich. You can order your meat in several convenience cuts, including burgers and sausages.
I personally tried the crocodile and the kangaroo sliders. The crocodile was the most novel of the two meats for me. The meat's texture was somewhat like a mix between a soft pork and the flakiness of most fish. The flavour also had a somewhat fishy tinge to it, but you should try it yourself for the full experience. On the other hand, the kangaroo meat was much more similar to what you would expect from your typical beef. Its texture is fibrous, and the flavour has a hint of barbecue. I could definitely see myself enjoying kangaroo on a regular basis. (Anyone want to move to Australia???)
Drop by WhiteHouse Meats for a new food adventure! But recognize that you'll be paying a premium for the experience. It's not like you're going to find ostriches just outside your backyard.