Lon’s friend Deborah told us, correction, raved to us, about Di Palo’s Fine Foods Di Palo’s Fine Foods, an Italian specialty store. I had totally forgotten about it for months but when I walked by today, I was ecstatic at the opportunity. As soon as I walked in, I wanted everything. They have pastas, sauces, dried and cured meats, breads, and cheeses galore. I had just stocked up in Chinatown so I had to exercise restraint and not buy too much. So, this post, you’re only going to hear about the fresh mozzarella (and soon about the pork sausages I bought).
The mozzarella, which was still warm to the touch when I bought it, has got the most outstanding texture. It’s so tender and even throughout, noticeably more gentle then the average. The flavor is milky, and the price ($6.79/lb) is right. If the ones they have out are too big for you, I saw people ask for smaller balls, which they seem to keep a secret stash of.
Hey Jessica,
For the first time in almost a century of business, food lovers all over the country can now order Di Palo’s products at Di Palo Selects (www.dipaloselects.com) which just launched. Everything is handselected by Lou Di Palo–who may have met while you were at the store.
Rebecca, that is fantastic! I know all of our readers outside of NY will appreciate this. Thank you!