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| - Fantastic, ecclectic, local Italian shoppe in the middle of nowhere, Stallings, NC. The owner, Enzo, apparently moved from his native Italy to NYC where he opened a similar shoppe in NYC. It did well, but much like many of us who transplanted here to NC, he couldn't stand the winter so he relocated his shoppe from NYC to Stallings.
He's got a fantastic selection of fresh made sausages, fresh and dried pastas, sauces, wine, cheese, you name it. All of it made from the highest quality, fresh ingredients. I'd strongly recommend the hot italian sausage for use in your red sauce - out of this world!
The only knocks I can think of on this place are the location (it's not convenient if you live outside of the Matthews/Stallings area) and the fact the shoppe isn't larger with more stuff in it. The other thing I'm dying for him to produce would be fresh bread. Actually one week I stopped by and his mother was visiting from Italy (didn't speak a word of English). She was actually in town and made bread for them to sell. Now I'm not one to complain, but Enzo - your mom is showing you up! Step it up, brother!
If you like Pasta & Provisions on Providence road, you've got to give Enzo's a try.
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