When the saran-wrapped packages of meat at your local grocery store simply won't do, then it's time to head to the butcher shop.

Whether you're looking for some porterhouses, filet mignons or baby back ribs, there are plenty of places to go in Howard County for that perfect cut.

Where is your favorite butcher shop in Howard County?

All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If someone has beaten you to it, make sure to add a comment about why it should be included. We want to make sure all the top burger joints make it into the poll. 

We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. 

Thanks in advance for your participation. 

PS: Sign up for the Ellicott City Patch newsletter to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite business in the Readers' Choice contest.