Shelves stacked with imported pasta sit next to wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Fresh focaccia comes out of the bakery while espresso drinks are prepared behind the counter.
Cases are filled with cured meats, jars of olives, and neatly arranged desserts. It might sound like a neighborhood market in Italy, but it’s actually in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Since opening in 1978, this family-owned business has grown from a small grocery into one of the region’s most respected Italian markets. Locals stop in for everyday staples, while visitors make special trips for hard-to-find regional products and house-made specialties…