Sunday, June 24, 2007

The Italian Market - The Heart of South Philly


Look at this lovely fish stand -- there are so many items and all of the fresh quality -- shark steaks anyone???


A large & beautiful piece of Baked Bufula Ricotta introduced us to this soldier of Claudio's. His name was Freddie Landis and he was the magnanimous personality of Claudio's on this beautiful Sunday at the Italian Market in South Philly.


Here is Freddie again posing with Claudio's world famous balsamic vinegar -- the Hellcat & I tasted some and we have agreed that we need to get it in the ATL - maybe the 5th Earl Market???


Now this is what I am talking about right here!! This is fresh made Italian spicy pork sausage. All I am looking for at this point in time is a hot grill to put this sausage on, a little tomato gravy and an Amoroso Roll.


This is one of the many produce stands in the Italian Market. They are full of beautiful, vibrant vegetables & herbs for all areas of cuisine.


This the cheese counter at Claudio's. This is Freddie Landis's territory. As you can see in the case there are many fresh cheeses from all regions of France, Italy and Greece. If you look where the tongs are in the picture you will see the fresh mozzarella -- Claudio's famous cheese. They make the mozzarella fresh everyday in a sop right next door to Claudio's. It is a real sight to watch them make the fresh cheese.


In the photograph below you can see the assortment of fresh cured meats that Claudio's also makes on premise each and every day - from Coppa to Soppreseta they have you covered.

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