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Is Pendulum Fine Meats Still Open? Update (Norfolk, VA)

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As of September 2026, Pendulum Fine Meats is listed open on pendulummeats.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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pendulummeats.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website advertises 2026 Thanksgiving turkey reservations and lists current weekly hours, indicating active operation.

  • Season / episode Season 27, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 820 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S27E1, 'Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings,' aired 2017-07-07), Guy Fieri visited Pendulum Fine Meats, a Norfolk butcher shop where Dylan and Dana Wakefield process whole, ethically raised, locally sourced animals in-house, according to DDD Near Me. The Wakefields restored the historic building themselves and live upstairs above the shop, according to DDD Near Me. Pendulum became known for its chicken sandwich after Fieri's visit, according to DDD Near Me. A 2026-09-08 check of the business's own website found it advertising 2026 Thanksgiving turkey reservations and listing current weekly hours of Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the site also lists a meat CSA, butchery classes, and private event catering, according to pendulummeats.com. Pendulum's site further promotes its sourcing philosophy and the story of the Wakefields' ownership, according to pendulummeats.com.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings
What was featured
Whole-animal butchery and a signature chicken sandwich
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pendulum Fine Meats

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendulum Fine Meats still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Pendulum Fine Meats is listed open on pendulummeats.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Pendulum Fine Meats after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S27E1, 'Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings,' aired 2017-07-07), Guy Fieri visited Pendulum Fine Meats, a Norfolk butcher shop where Dylan and Dana Wakefield process whole, ethically raised, locally sourced animals in-house, according to DDD Near Me. As of September 2026, Pendulum Fine Meats is listed open on pendulummeats.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Pendulum Fine Meats located?

820 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pendulum Fine Meats?

Season 27, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 7, 2017. The episode is titled “Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings”.

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Visit info

Address
820 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
Venue type
market
Official website
pendulummeats.com

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