This is my favorite store in the market. I like it better than the mustard shop, better than the Mad Mexican downstairs and even better than the bakery that sells the *gasp* raspberry twists.
The best:
They have the best prosciutto going for home use. I admit that some of the house-cured hams at the finer charcuterie establishments 'round town probably take the cake. For home use though, this is where it's at.
The good:
- They have an entire wall of olive oils
- They sell some harder to find meats (which Kat found out when she was on a mad rush to find speck one day)
- They have the best prosciutto going. Did I mention that? It's the 18month Italian one. That is the one you want.
The bad:
- A bit pricey. I actually find the market to be expensive across the board. (smoked turkey $20/kg, above mentioned prosciutto $55/kg). Normally at Loblaws, 10 slices of thin (Canadian, 8-12m) prosciutto is $3-$4 and my 10 slices today cost almost $8 (well spent)
- It's rammed in here on the weekend. You can't even get near it.
- I'm never sure where I'm supposed to order meat from. The counter doesn't really have a 'stand here for meat' sign.
Would I go here again?
Absolutely. I love the meat here. I'd rather pay a bit more for the finest pork I can acquire than settle for a second rate sandwich.
I will be holding master classes in sandwich artistry in the coming months, stay tuned.