4.5 Can't say enough great things of the quality lunch we enjoyed at Andreoli's today! It's been on our list to drop in but usually we find ourselves free on Sundays which is unfort their only day off. So at least we brought ourselves about this gorgeous spring saturday to be impressed as soon as we opened their doors and walked into Calabria, Italy aka Andreoli's personal kitchen.
Indeed scrumptious meats and cheeses at the counter welcomed us along with shelves adorned with trays full of his handmade desserts and pastries. The Nutella croissant called to me but had to pass as our entrees left us quite satisfied.
A self proclaimed prosciutto addict I ordered the #4 Forza Italian sandwich and the best part surprisingly was not the smoked meat itself but the ahhhhmazingly delizioso bread, a texture so wonderfully lovely crispy and crunchy on the outside and a tender doughy springiness to die for. Indeed I've found my new local baker in Andreoli! The yummy side salad was also dressed with a splendid vinegrette.
Hubby's spaghetti clam entree was indeed that, more yummy clams than spaghetti proportion, and yes that is what we want and have been missing since coming back to America. We really don't need carb overload when there is such fresh seafood available!
As the local farm fresh boom has overtaken yoga as the latest fad, we should however remember to continue to celebrate and respect imported goods which is also in great supply at Andreoli's, as no doubt authenticity in foods should also be a not forgotten virtuous trade.
So run and go now before they close as you'll be regretting a Sunday without an open door into the heart and home of this Mediterranean grocer!