I haven't even stepped foot in Mazzaro's Market yet, the legendary Italian deli in St. Petersburg, FL, and already I am swooning--because--last night Foodie Spouse, whom I am visiting in St Pete--( he's on a job)- surprised me with delectable calamari salad, breaded grouper with horseradish, eggplant involtini, and bread---a traditional yeasty wreath bread--along with a mighty fine Pinot Grigio, as crisp as the supper required.
Apparently Saturday is the not-to-be-missed day, when people gather from all over town to have coffee, and begin leisurely breakfasts that meander into lunchtime, along with wine tastings.
Mazzaro's started out as a coffee roasting operation in a warehouse section of town....did I mention the fresh pasta offerings?
SOF--No! Amazingly affordable---you will love the fresh pasta....
Posted by: Foodie | September 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Sounds amazing , I'm drooling already though I'm closer to the real thing than St. Pete at the moment. Is it a expensive place??
Posted by: Son of Foodie | September 30, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Have now made the pilgrimage and I can attest to the power of their cappuccinos, the quality of their roasted garlic ravioli with porcini cream sauce, and the spirit of the good people, scents, and sights in the wildly eclectic, string-of-pearls layout.
The Mazzaro family is from Pittsburgh, with Italian origins from Calabrese, according to the wine buyer.( That really doesn't explain the mountainous logo that comprises the "M...")
Posted by: Foodie | September 29, 2007 at 10:29 AM
What a cool joint! Sounds like a real find.
Posted by: Kelly Mahoney | September 27, 2007 at 03:01 PM