The air alone will transport you. You’ll hear the friendly hum of Italian conversation before you even spot the display case of authentic pastries and imported delicacies at this stellar North Carolina Italian market.
It is a cozy space where the owners greet you like family and the hearty deli entrees are worth discovering on every visit. The shelves are stocked with hard-to-find pastas, rich olive oils, and savory meats flown in from across the Atlantic.
You might come for a fresh cannoli but leave with a bag of artisan bread, some creamy mozzarella, and a jar of sauce made from an original family recipe. This little slice of Italy in the Tar Heel State feels both genuine and unpretentious…