There’s something magical about walking into a place that feels frozen in time, where the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with the scent of aged cheeses and cured meats.
Genova Bakery in Stockton isn’t just a deli—it’s a portal to another era, a slice of old-world Italy nestled in California’s Central Valley.
When you first spot the cream-colored building with its distinctive red awnings on the corner of Sierra Nevada and California Streets, you might not realize you’re looking at a California culinary landmark.
But locals know better, and so do the growing number of food pilgrims who make the journey from across the state just to get their hands on what many consider to be sandwich perfection…