tomatoes

CHOOSING WHAT TO OFFER ONLINE

mozzarella di bufala

Salumeria Italiana is a small store, but it's packed with hundreds of products. Wonderful salumi from soppressatas to prosciuttos to cinghiale(wild boar) and all kinds of salamis. Delicious cheeses from the classic aged Parmigiano Reggiano to Crucolo to Moliterno al Tartufo to Robiola and dozens more. Olives, San Marzano DOP tomatoes, anchovies, capers, sea salt, breadsticks, rices, and much, much more. 

We try to offer as much as possible in our online store, excluding a few products that are too perishable to ship. And we try to add new foods as soon as possible after they come into the store. We're always getting exciting new foods in -- and if our staff is excited about a new extra virgin olive oil, a special wine vinegar, or even a delicate olive oil soap, we want to share that excitement. And Goni, our manager who does most of the ordering, also tries to make sure your favorites are replenished regularly.

Recently, a distributor brought in La Bonta Campania Bufala Mozzarella DOP shipped frequently from Italy. Our staff members tasted it, and the verdict was unanimous: This was a cheese that we had to offer. Although it costs a little more, the delicacy of its flavor and its smooth texture make it worth the difference. A summer delight, this mozzarella pairs beautifully with sun-kissed tomatoes, a drizzle of super-premium extra virgin olive oil, a few leaves of basil. Iconic, simple and perfect for any occasion. This will be online soon -- in the meantime, just call 800-400-5916, and we can send it to you. Or come in to pick it up. We're eager to share our exciting find with you!! 

 

WINDOW-DRESSING AND ITALIA PRIDE

Anastasia in window

The front windows of Salumeria Italiana showcase some of our wonderful foods. Here, Anastasia arranges Setaro Spaghetti, La Bella San Marzano Tomatoes and La Valle San Marzano DOP Tomatoes, Scalia Colatura di Alici, and other products in the sunny window. The other window displays beautiful breads from three local artisanal bakeries that are delivered soon after baking several times a day. In fact, some loaves, baked right down off Hanover Street, are still warm when the lucky customers carry them off. 

Right now, that window also emphasizes Italian pride in Italy's defeat of Germany to compete for the Euro Cup title. Go Italia!! We at Salumeria Italiana wear our hearts in our windows. Come by and see -- or order on online.

WILL THE REAL DOP SAN MARZANOS PLEASE STEP FORTH!!

La Valle San Marzano Tomatoes DOPA recent New York Times Dining blog talks about San Marzano DOP tomatoes and how to tell the real from those that merely bear the name.  La Valle San Marzano DOP meet all the criteria proving their authenticity: The label reads Pomodoro San Marzano dell'agro Sarnese Nocerino DOP. The DOP and Cosorzio stamps are affixed as well as the number assigned by the Cosorzio. And these tomatoes are whole; chopped, pureed, or diced tomatoes are not given DOP status. 

Our customers can be sure that La Valle's wonderful San Marzano DOP tomatoes will consistently be among the best on the market!!!