Strauss Brothers

Founded in Detroit’s legendary Eastern Market in 1954, Strauss Brothers was a staple of Detroit butchery until 2005. Now, 16 years later, in the winter of 2021, Strauss Brothers has been reborn.

In the early days of Detroit’s Eastern Market the most premium 1% of meat, fish, and vegetables never saw sale to the general public. Detroit’s original meat barons created a private trade for personal use — along with a select group of friends, family, and the ultra-elite of Detroit’s food and beverage aficionados.

Throughout the mid to late 1900’s, as a family hobby, the proprietors of Strauss Brothers Meat perfected an assortment of “small batch” seasonings to accompany premium Eastern Market products. Until now, these seasonings were only ever enjoyed by a select circle of family, friends, and other Eastern Market business owners at private dinners and celebrations.

Now, decades since the last batch was made, and many years since Strauss Brothers ceased meat operations in the Eastern Market, the brand has been reborn under the leadership of the late owner Tommy Parrott’s daughters and their families. And these “small batch” Eastern Market Seasonings are being made available to purchase for the first time in history.

Strauss Bros. Co was founded in 1954. It is a brand inspired by a deep love for family, friends, food, and the history of Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Read about the launch of our business here:

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/food-drink/strauss-brothers-long-gone-eastern-market-butchery-reborn-food-products-business