Closed for Heritage Day
We will be closed Monday, August 7th, 2017, for Heritage Day and will reopen Tuesday, August 8th, 2017.
happy 95th Alberto
Alberto and Christina Iamartino, opened the original Italian Store deli, grocery store and wholesaler, as Great West Italian Importers, in 1958. For 59 years this family run business has grown to become the largest distributor of Italian and European products in Western Canada, and a very popular retail store here in Calgary, Alberta. We celebrated…
smoked olive oil is here
Finca La Barca Olive Oil is a limited production Arbequina Olive Oil with an annual production of about 9,800 bottles. The oil is smoked with holm oak wood in their ancient barns for 15 days to produce a soft and complex smoky aroma. The variety of olive is “Arbequina”, which also gives the olive oil…
Savello di Roma
Savello di Roma is one of the oldest cheeses available originating from the Roman countryside. Named after Mount Savello situated between the banks of the Tiber River and the “Bocca Della Verita”, this two thousand year old traditional 100% sheep’s milk cheese has particular characteristics, such as its definite aroma and a slightly sharp but…
Happy Canada Day
Happy Canada Day!
Our store hours are:
- Saturday, July 1st, open 9am – 5pm
- Sunday, July 2nd, closed (regular closure)
- Monday, July 3rd, closed in lieu of Canada Day
up your sauce game with new sauces from Bow Valley BBQ
BBQ your way through summer with these new Bow Valley Inc. sauces. Try one or try them all, we currently have three of their five signature products: Bigfoot Bold, Winged Buffalo or Blueberry Merlot. Here’s a little more about each one: Bigfoot Bold BBQ Sauce: A unique base of cider vinegar and fresh mango makes…
make pasta like the Italians with the Marcato Atlas 150
Make authentic pasta like fettuccine, spaghetti, flat dough sheets, tagliolini and more with the Atlas 150 blue Wellness Pasta Machine from Marcato of Italy. The pasta maker has an adjustable 9-polistion dial enabling you to control the thickness of your homemade pasta, from 0.3mm – 2.5mm. The Atlas 150 pasta machine is made from anodized…
new glassware for Summer
New glassware is here just in time for Summer. Our glasses come with straws and lids so you can enjoy your beverages on the patio without pesky bugs going for a swim. Use them or remove them. These glasses are perfect for juice spritzers, mocktails, summer cocktails, or a glass of sparkling San Pellegrino on…
Casanova Vinegars
Casanova Balsamic Vinegar comes from Formigine, in the Modena countryside, a land recognized for the very best production of balsamic vinegar in the world. Casanova produces a wide array of certified aged balsamic products with a care for quality, passion, and tradition. There are many ways to enjoy Casanova Vinegar’s: Blended with olive oil for…
our Gelato 55 Chefs return from Italy inspired
Our Chefs are back from a fabulous trip to Milan, Italy where they received additional gelato training bringing home ideas and inspiration for new Gelato 55 flavour combinations. Each week our Chefs create new Gelato 55 flavours for the public and our customers to try. They accompany our customer favourites including Pistachio, Real Greek Yogurt,…