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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Performance Eats, on the Upper West Side

Salumeria Rosi, Upper West Side
Photo by myself on the Upper West Side, around 73rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue (10th Avenue).

Salumeria Rosi is a relatively new restaurant on the Upper West Side. A well-appointed prep counter resembled performance art. In the window are boxes of cooked sausage from Modena and slow-roasted pork loin. (Sorry for the reflection, there were bright lights located across the street).

Designed to look like a traditional salami shop found on any street corner in Italy, Salumeria serves up tasty items like pork belly, nearly 20 aged salamis and a complete cheese menu. How can you not eat meats without cheese?

The family-based business originated in Parma, Italy, before setting up shop in Manhattan. The restaurant cures many of its own meats, and imports the rest from overseas.

Judging from what looked like a full house on Tuesday night, the food must be very good. For a survey of menus and history, click here.

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8 comments:

Hilda said...

Ohhh! That would be so tempting to me — I love sausages and cheeses, though I'm supposed to avoid both now!

Leif Hagen said...

That looks like a yummy place to stop for some great take home items! That guy seems to be working hard at the counter.

Washington said...

Seems to be very good! I enjoy italian food very much.

Olivier said...

sympa la photo et l'ambiance. Cela donne envie

dianasfaria.com said...

what a neat window display. I'd love to see it in person.

Ken Mac said...

a perfectly square shot

bARE-eYED sUN said...

OMG! what an absolutely gorgeous shot! Kitty, kudos!

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Terry at Blue Kitchen said...

A great find, Kitty. Beautiful photo too!