Deluca's in Boston

Deluca's is is always on my places to go list when we travel to Boston. If you happen to be in the Beacon Hill area of the city and want an Italian fix, this deli will do the trick. I can't remember the number of picnics I've made from purchases here, but if I lived in Boston, I'd come here on a weekly basis.

On our last visit I decided to try one of their "select your own" deli sandwiches at the minimal price of $5.99. The custom sandwich was irresistible.

My selection of olive bread, salami, mortadella, and hot coppa was exceptional. As I sat on a park bench, even the squirrels wanted some of the bread.

The imports are even better than the deli and I was delighted to pick up a few items I've never seen before, either in Italy or at our import stores.

The produce section seemed abundant for such a small store, and the shelves throughout were packed with quality items, many of them imports.

No matter what they carry, variety seems to be the key. Take a look at the olive oils that provide a good example of this practice in the store.

The Colonna flavored oils on the bottom left were interesting enough to buy. I selected Bergamont, Asian Spice (Chinese 5 Spice) and the Gran Verde with a distinct citrus taste.

The dairy counter had Burrata with the characteristic leaf wrapping from Puglia. It's imported by the store on a daily basis. Now that is something very special.

The holy grail of Italian imports, Burrata from Puglia is made from buffalo milk mozzarella surrounding an interior of cream and mozzarella pieces.

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