Although it's primarily known as an Italian specialty shop, famous for its cheeses, those of us in the know hasten there for the cheap but lovingly made sandwiches, which are some of the best in town. The porchetta sandwich in particular is a masterpiece of fat and salt and shoulder meat, on a crusty roll from nearby Parisi bakery.
Before there was Mario Batali or Anthony Bourdain, there was Lou DiPalo, a true New York food celebrity. But Lou won’t be hosting any food shows—he’s too busy behind the counter of his 1910 family-run store, putting together packages of the best and hardest-to-find Italian cheeses and cured meats around, for some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants and chefs. The tiny store is one of the...
One of New York's great Italian stores, with friendly service in this family-owned and -operated store, where you will find plenty of great salumeria, cheeses, prepared foods and other Italian delights. Of the few remaining Italian stores on this stretch of Grand Street, Di Palo consistently excels. The staff are pleased to assist you in making selections, and are extremely knowledgeable about...
A fourth-generation family business with second-generation customers. This is the real thing.:
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Most of the cheeses, meats, olive oils, and other gourmet foods sold in this tiny family-run market are imported directly from Italy, after being hand-selected by co-owner Lou...