I have used Fresh Direct once, while i lived in Astoria and I picked up, that was before they delivered there of course. I found the quality of the meats to be very good. In light of their recent employee issues, I can't spend my $ with them.
http://gothamist.com/2007/12/12/fresh_direct_ex.phpWith that said, I know alot of ppl who use and love Fresh Direct, and I just can't bring myself to do it--I find them pricey and I feel it is ultimately a bad decision (over-packaging, employment issues and fuel costs). I somehow feel supporting local business is better for the environment, overall.
I will make a few changes this spring though (since most of our local fruit stands, while I love the convenience, import from all over the world burning gobs of petrol) --I am joining Farmspot to support local farmers and will begin buying my meat from Dines Farms. I feel this is the best use of my resources to support local farms, farmers and family-owned shops (It. Farms, Local fruit markets, etc.). Not a perfect situation in JH yet, but improving. Just my opinion, of course.