Salem's Market and Grill - in pictures

  • The Hill District was considered a 'food desert' before Salem's Market moved into the area
    The Hill District was considered a 'food desert' before Salem's Market moved into the area
  • Salem's Market carries stock for Pittsburgh's immigrant community
    Salem's Market carries stock for Pittsburgh's immigrant community
  • Abdullah Salem and his team prepare meat before it is sent to the shelves
    Abdullah Salem and his team prepare meat before it is sent to the shelves
  • Various cuts of meat are hung from the butchery section of Salem's Market
    Various cuts of meat are hung from the butchery section of Salem's Market
  • Abdullah Salem holds up a goat in the butchery section of Salem's Market
    Abdullah Salem holds up a goat in the butchery section of Salem's Market
  • A slab of meat is brought out before being sliced for customers
    A slab of meat is brought out before being sliced for customers
  • Chicken is packaged in a chilled backroom at Salem's Market
    Chicken is packaged in a chilled backroom at Salem's Market
  • Abdullah Salem lifts up his hoodie to reveal a 'Halal Squad' t-shirt underneath
    Abdullah Salem lifts up his hoodie to reveal a 'Halal Squad' t-shirt underneath
  • Chicken products listed as 'Halal Hand-Cut' are displayed at Salem's Market
    Chicken products listed as 'Halal Hand-Cut' are displayed at Salem's Market
  • Any items that do not pass the halal test are boxed up and donated to local charities
    Any items that do not pass the halal test are boxed up and donated to local charities
  • Abdullah Salem greets a customer, known only as Sugar, outside Salem's Market in Pittsburgh's Hill District
    Abdullah Salem greets a customer, known only as Sugar, outside Salem's Market in Pittsburgh's Hill District