Merry Christmas & Happy Near Year
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018!
fresh made sausage
Made regularly in our commercial kitchens is our fresh, preservative, msg and additive free, home made sausage.
Use it in stuffing, soups, pasta dishes and more.
Available frozen in our freezers and fresh in our deli.
The Italian Store Holiday Hours
Please note The Italian Store hours during the holiday season:
Sunday, December 24: closed
Monday, December 25: closed
Tuesday, December 26: closed
Wednesday, December 27: open
Thursday, December 28: open
Friday, December 29: open
Saturday, December 30: closing early
Sunday, December 31: closed
Monday, January 1: closed
Tuesday, January 2: open
cardone, castelfranco and treviso
New produce is available in the store for the holiday season. Cardone also called cardoon is a traditional Mediterranean vegetable considered a delicacy by many who specialize in French and Italian cuisine. This cousin to the artichoke has an edible stalk like celery, however is not eaten raw. Add to soups, fry or bake it.…
kaltbach cave aged gruyere cheese demo
This classic cheese was first mentioned in records way back in 1115 and is deeply rooted in Swiss food culture. After refining of 3 months in the cheese dairy, and at least 9 months in the Kaltbach Caves, KALTBACH Le Gruyère’s AOP flavour matures completely, ensuring a long-lasting aftertaste and an appearance that’s almost as…
Holiday Gift Guide 2017
December has arrived and we have for you our very first Holiday Gift Guide featuring items you can find in our store. We’ve assembled 11 of our favourite finds in the store this holiday season. Whether you’re looking to buy for a chef, culinary expert, teacher, family member or foodie in your life, there is…
piave stravecchio cheese demo
Piave Cheese is named after the river Piave in Italy’s Veneto province. The land surrounding the ancient river is where the milk is collected, the cheese made and where it is carefully aged as it develops its intense, full-bodied flavour. Reminiscent of Parmigiano Reggiano, but uniquely its own, Piave Vecchio has a sweetness and fruity…
panettone
A slice of panettone and a flute of champagne (or prosecco)…is the Italian way to wish a happy holiday season. It’s a ritual in many homes where panettone is a welcomed guest after every meal. Giving panettone is not a simple act of kindness but a gesture rich in history and tradition. Panettone is a…
pecorino crotonese cheese
The word “Crotonese” means “from Crotone”, a small coastal city in southern Italy. Pecora is the Italian word for sheep. The cheese is sweet and salty with pecorino flavour. It is made from pasteurised sheep’s milk in woven molds. Usually from January to June this cheese is produced as during sheep milk is best and…
parmigiano reggiano cheese demo
Parmigiano Reggiano is the real deal cheese and parmesan cheese is an imitation of this cheese. According to the trademark laws in Italy, no cheese can be called Parmigiano Reggiano unless it’s made in Italy according to a specific recipe. We are demoing parmigiano reggiano cheese in the store Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November…