How to Approach an Italian Deli

This is how to eat from an Italian Deli.  

This is Rossi's, my local Italian Deli, located 5 minutes from The Culinary Institute of America.

Italian Delis are some of the few places that offer quality imported Italian products. 

I suggest choosing one or two Italian meats. My favorites are soppressata and prosciutto. Today, I went with Prosciutto di Parma. Also, I grabbed one of their daily house-made Mozzarella balls. If you want to make your own sandwiches, don't forget to grab some bread on your way out.

Here are some cold pasta salads and mixed items that Rossi's offers. The juicy, plump olives always tempt me. Olives are very delicious and such a light food to snack on.

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Here is the spread.

If you aren't using bread, we are going to make prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella. 

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Enjoy this milky morsel for it is perfectly soft and seasoned.

Wash this down with some fine Italian drink. Ferrarelle happens to be one of the most popular sparkling water throughout Italy! 

"The Champagne of water."

Cleanse your palette between bites with some mixed olives. My favorite happens to be these big, fruity, and meaty red ones. Watch out for the pits.

Buon Appetito!