October 16th, 2009
At the Delaware Beaches….A Touch of Italy has arrived….in the town of Rehoboth Beach….”An Offer that Can’t be Refused”….
A serious accident prevented Lou from opening this Salumeria & Pasticceria at the beginning of the summer season. But, now in the Second Season he is ready. Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the second week since he opened this business on 33A Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach. Telephone is 302-227-1500, fax number is 302-227-3900 and the website is www.touchofitalyde.com.
Everyone that knows him is very happy that he has been able to recuperate well and by the smile on his face, you could tell that since he opened, he has definitely been received with open arms and hungry stomachs.
It is a small store but very well stocked. Besides Lou, you will find Diane, and Frankie.
They will have fresh mozzarella, prepared and even smoked in large barrels by Frankie, who learned this technique from Don Orazio who owns Casa della Mozzarella in New York. They have even named one of the specialty sandwiches on behalf of Don Orazio. I had that sandwich today and it could not have tasted better. It had hot capicollo, fresh hand made mozzarella, and sun dried peppers.
Touch of Italy will have Italian cured meats/cheeses, Italian provisions, fresh breads, sandwiches, assorted cookies/pastries, homemade pasta and catering.
Everything is there for you to appreciate. Hanging hams, salami and cheeses. On the left hand side of the store you can buy all kinds of Italian pastas, including gnocchi with potato. They also have a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, as well as black, green and kalamata olive spreads.
The pasta sauces looked great; marinara, fra diavolo, vodka, basil and one pasta sauce that caught my eye had sardines and fennel. They also carry integrale pasta by Misura, as well as farina and polenta.
Juices like apricot and pear nectars, and soft drinks are available. And, you can never forget to pick up a can of espresso coffee.
The store offers great pastries, all homemade like Italian Wedding Cookies in orange, lemon and vanilla flavors. How about some almond macaroons? And, Biscotti; anise, chocolate chunk and almond. Cannolis filled to order, chocolate eclairs with custard, Italian cream puffs, tiramisu among others. Aren’t you hungry already?
The breads come fresh from New York. An assortment of olives, roasted peppers, seafood salad with octopus, and one of my favorites; white anchovies are among the many items this salumeria has to offer.
This is not a new business for these owners. A Touch of Italy has been for years on 535 Atlantic Ave., in Milville, Delaware. That is west of Bethany Beach. Just a few minutes. In that store only baked goods are available. The tel. is 302-539-1355.
Whether you are a local, a native, or just visiting for a while or the week-end you will really enjoy this new establishment in the heart of Rehoboth Beach.
Olives, white anchovies
Note: The holidays are coming so you will be able to order holiday baskets and pastries. Give them a call for more information.
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Wow! We finally have “A Touch of New York” with “A Touch of Italy” ! A mouth-watering variety of quality foods! Besides those great sandwich choices, we love those “muffin tops” freshly baked by Diane! We are very excited to have such an upscale, classy breakfast/lunch place to go to @ the beach — thanx,guys,for a gift to the locals!
Great addition to the beaches. By the amount of customers coming in, they will be busy. Thanks for your comments.