Give the gift of an Italian Shave
We carry European skin care and shaving products. Gift the gift of an Italian Shave with Proraso Italian Shaving Products this holiday season.
Canova Panettone
Edmonton-based Canova Pasticceria Kris Owczarek and Carla Roppo-Owczarek have developed an artisan Canova Panettone, known as an Italian Sweet Bread. Using traditional Italian methods, this sweet bread takes 36 hours to make creating approximately 5,000 Panettone this season This sweet bread is similar to a fruit cake and while called a bread in Italy, Panettone is eaten…
Glassware for your table
Coloured glassware from Luminarc adds colour to any table setting. Our romantic glassware and Italian wine glasses are from Bormioli Rocco and can be used for more than just beverages. Find these and more in our kitchenware’s section.
Saturday, December 3rd see Tenor Tony Rino
On Saturday, December 3rd, Operatic Tenor Tony Rino [http://www.tonyrino.com/] will be in our store singing Christmas Carols!
His new Christmas cd will be available for purchase. One performance only. Hope to see you here!
Saturday, December 3rd, 11am-1pm, The Italian Store, Skyline Way NE
Italian Abate Fetel Pears
The Abate Fetel Pears have arrived. Usually eaten when just barely soft, the Abate Fetel pear has a slightly crisp yet melting texture. It is excellent for baking as well as eating out of hand. Choose fruit that is hard to firm with no external stem punctures or bruising. Keep refrigerated as Abate pears will…
New Triple Washed 00 Flours
New Triple Washed 00 Flours are now available in the store. The final quality of pizza, bread, pasta and all yeast-based cakes is wholly bound up with the particular characteristics of the wheat used. It is for this reason that Dallagiovanna staff personally pays a weekly visit to the most important Italian cereals markets to…
Italian Chestnuts
Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of our cuisine for thousands of years. Mentioned in writings from Homer and Pliny, they were cultivated throughout the region by the Middle Ages, especially in the mountainous areas where they are one of the few crops that can grow on steep slopes, as well…
Ready, Set, Bake!
For most Italians, the holidays mean spending time with the whole family, building a presepio (nativity scene) and cookies… lots of cookies. We carry an assortment of baking ingredients perfect for your next adventure in the kitchen including unbleached walnuts, figs and Italian chestnuts.
It’s a good time to stock up!
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
Please note our hours for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend are:
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed in lieu of Thanksgiving Monday
Bring a Platter for your next event
Bring a taste of Italy to your next gathering with our selection of platters and trays. Let us create a food experience for you and your guests with one of several tasty and delicious platters. Choose from cheeses and cured meats, salads, pastries, antipasti and more. Check out our Platter Page for ideas and inspiration.…