Fine italian cuisine with an emphasis on local and fresh ingredients. They house-cure their meats and change their menus regularly.

What does it mean to be an authentic, vibrant, relevant delicatessen today? To us it means bridging the links between the _Old Country_ and the _New World,_ and the future of food.

"our original location at 1515 shattuck avenue opened in may, 1998 in the heart of what has affectionately become known as the _gourmet ghetto_ in north berkeley, right next door to chez panisse.... [more]

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