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"Sono nell'amore" - I'm in love! I wanted to burst into a child-like conniption right on the floor because I couldn't buy one (or more) of everything...someone hold me. But I digress! This is a FANTASTIC little shop - a lotta stuff packed in a small space & it seems to be quite popular. Parking was a smidge daunting, but there is more in the back...but be careful since the tiny ally only allows for one car & you might get in the "I'm trying to leave but no I'M trying to come in" face-off! The rear lot is shared with Providence Sundries & was pretty full when I was there around 12:30ish on a Thursday.
Found the staff to be SUPER helpful, friendly & knowledgeable, especially as to which sauce would pair well with what pasta (all homemade in house btw)- one girl (didn't catch her name) offered to show me around the store & explain things when she learned it was my first time in, which was a huge help (although the shop is relatively small it's still kind of overwhelming at first). Once the tour was over I wandered about on my own to soak it all in. The atmosphere is easy with music playing in the background at juuust the right volume and a view to the kitchen in the back. One cool thing they do is whenever someone orders any of their fresh pasta, they send it sailing from the kitchen to the register up front down a long wire attached to a clip (watch your head!) - FUN! PS - you choose how you want your pasta cut: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine or Fettuccine.
They have a huge menu board up front that spells out exactly what's in each pasta, ravioli and sauce, so you know just what you're getting. Plus you see how NATURAL everything is.
I walked away with THE most delicious Greek White Bean Spread & loaf of Rosemary Focaccia bread (which I am munching on as we speak)...just marvelous. Also picked up a pound of fresh garlic/rosemary pasta cut fettuccini style (only 2 mins to cook!), house-made alfredo and pomodoro sauces, and a pound of shrimp ravioli (prebagged). They even gave me a treat just b/c it was my first time there - how awesome is THAT?! They're my new bestest friends :)
For those SIX, local, house-made items, my total came to $30 and change. Taking into account I was supporting a local business and getting true FRESH items, made BY those locals, I don't think that was half bad. One other thing I like about P&P is that their prices are fixed & do not fluctuate as they see fit any given day like many other places of this type, and from what I could gather (didn't ask, so..) everything is always available - they even give you a "menu" when you check out. This is especially handy if you're trying to plan for a special dinner or get-together.
True, you are gonna pay more than you would at the grocery store, and at times quite a bit more, but it really IS worth it (especially for many of the "provisions"). Once we've munched on the pastas & sauces I'll update this. But as of this moment in time I'm drooling over my newfound love. Everyone should visit P&P at least once, especially if you love to cook, play in the kitchen, or even just browse & get ideas for a simple meal for two since they're more they happy to help. OH...and they have very reasonable hours, including Saturday AND Sunday!!! See you there :)
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