To say Merante's is a small and local Italian grocer hardly does it justice. As an undergrad at Pitt, Merante's added a new light to my South Oakland kitchen. Whether I wanted cold cuts to make sandwiches all week, fruits and veggies to sustain my meals, or imported and pre-packaged gems to impress, I could always rely on a quick and affordable trip to Merante's.
Nearly a decade later, I still swear by their meatballs and daydream about taking off work early to stop in and get a loaf-of-bread sandwich.