HARTVILLE – After a morning of coffee and conversation, my friend Christa Kozy and I decided it was time to check out the newly opened Cirelli Deli and Catering at 510 S. Prospect Ave.
The deli offers a daily hot bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring rotating specials that range from Italian classics to homemade comfort dishes. Throughout the day, customers can pick up salads, signature soups, pizzas, specialty sandwiches and dinner options that are both freezer-ready and freshly prepared.
Inside the converted house, shelves are lined with imported pantry staples and a deli case offers Italian cheeses and meats.
A family space with culinary roots
Owned and operated by Sam Cirelli and his girlfriend Corynne LeBel, the deli opened in June and has quickly become a local favorite. As we browsed and debated our lunch choices, a steady stream of customers popped in for takeout…