David Raines, the owner of Flora Butcher, poses with his meat cleaver and raw meat that he serves at his shop. This photo was taken at Flora Butcher in Flora, MS on September 14, 2016.
Interior shot of Flora Butcher shop in Flora, Miss. on Sept. 14, 2016.
Inside the meat locker at Flora Butcher in Flora, Miss. on Sept. 14, 2016.
David Raines, the owner of Flora Butcher, cutting Wagyu navel short-rib roast. This photo was taken at Flora Butcher in Flora, Miss. on Sept. 14, 2016.
The Flora Butcher has dishes such as Wagyu navel short-rib roast. Credit: Imani Khayyam

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