Viviano's continues to surprise

Before we started this "Hill of a Year," blog, I had no idea that John Viviano & Sons had a deli.  I had shopped there multiple times. 

I have scoured the aisles for obscure cans of Eggplant appetizers, perused the salamis and chesses, or mulled over the seemingly endless varities of homemade frozen ravioli, but somehow missed the deli, tucked in the far back corner.

The deli has a simple set menu and they offer daily specials.  We both ordered off the daily special menu.  I got the Viviano Special, 'cause...why not?  

Mel got the BBQ Chix Brst on French Bread (see menu above), because they were out of eggplant and our chef behind the counter cajoled her out of a cheese and tomato offering.  I will say that for vegetarians, though, the salads looked fabulous and substantial.

Bob's sandwich

Mel's sandwich

You can dine inside or out.  There are a couple of tables outside on the sidewalk, or inside, is like eating is at a friend's kitchen table....a friend with a really big, fancy kitchen.

But Viviano's will always be a Grocery to me.  You can find the most amazing specialty items, fantastic cheeses,

meats 

 

  and pastas.






But the aisles are loaded with goodies and exotic offerings that are tempting to try.

So, we did.  We walked away with a box full of groceries.  

I would certainly say that if you have never been, or haven't been in a while....skip an upcoming trip to a chain supermarket and give Viviano's a try for a week.  Support a local family store and deli.