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Left (top to bottom) Grab an espresso
and panini at New York’s Eataly, or sit
down for a leisurely Italian feast; deli
food Danish-style; Schwartz’s in meats and sausages take center
Montreal, famed for its portion sizes
Below (top to bottom) Air-dried hams
hang from the ceiling in every Italian
neighborhood grocery store; smoked
stage in Bavarian Delikatessens
Fairmount Bagel Bakery BOLOGNA, ITALY
inexpensive The region of Emilia-Romagna and its capital,
74 ave Fairmount ouest; www.fairmountbagel.com Bologna, are celebrated for their rich culinary
Sink your teeth into one of Fairmount’s warm bagels, traditions (see also pp146–7). Bologna’s
made with unbleached flour, hand-rolled, and – nickname is La Grassa (“the fat one”), and
here’s the secret – baked in a wood-fired oven, and the city’s delicatessens feature a bounty of
you’ll understand why this is Montreal’s best bagelry. cheeses, olives, and especially cured pork
There are more than 20 varieties to choose from. meats, from prosciutto to salami to mortadella.
Wilensky’s Light Lunch La Salumeria Bruno e Franco
inexpensive inexpensive
34 ave Fairmount ouest; (514) 271-0247 Via Oberdan 16; www.la-salumeria.it
The frozen-in-time decor is as much a draw as the Widely considered one of Bologna’s best delis,
delicious bologna sausage and salami at this deli, Bruno e Franco features traditional Italian fare,
which hasn’t changed since 1932 – and that includes including superb olive oils, fresh and cured meats,
the grill and drinks machine. The prices, happily, Modena balsamic vinegar, the regional reggiano
also seem stuck in the past. Parmesan cheese, jellies and preserves, and also
excellent seafood salads, from octopus to shrimp.
Reuben’s Deli moderate
1116 rue Ste-Catherine ouest; www.reubensdeli.com A.F. Tamburini moderate
Taste your way through an array of smoked meats at Via Caprarie 1; www.tamburini.com
this amiable deli. For variety, Reuben’s also serves Ham haunches and fat salami hang from the ceiling
juicy steaks, Greek salads, and even cheesy lasagna. and pungent cheeses fill the counter at this
Enjoy a Canadian beer (or three) with your meal. venerable delicatessen. Sit in the warm café where
you can also order fresh tortellini topped with rich
Schwartz’s moderate Bolognese sauce, which got its name from the city.
3895 boulevard St-Laurent;
www.schwartzsdeli.com
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This Montreal institution serves colossal smoked-
meat sandwiches, with brusque service thrown in In Copenhagen, traditional delicatessen fare is
as part of the package. Be prepared to wait (and served in a variety of forms, perhaps most
salivate) on weekends, when the line stretches out famously as the country’s beloved open-face
the door and down the sidewalk. sandwiches, smørrebrød (see also pp106–7),
which are heaped with everything from tangy
herring and capers to roast pork.
MUNICH, GERMANY
The word “delicatessen” is derived from the Hansens Gamle Familiehave
German, although in Germany, delis are more moderate
like specialty food halls – emporiums selling Pile Allé 10; www.hansenshave.dk
delicacies and fine food, from herb-scented Dig in to splendid smørrebrød at this historic outdoor
sausages and caviar to exquisite tarts. eatery (which has a sliding roof so that patrons can
stay toasty in winter). Take your pick from thinly
Feinkost Käfer moderate sliced roast beef on dark rye, herring topped with
Prinzregentenstrasse 73; www.feinkost-kaefer.de a quivering egg, smoked eel, meatballs, and more.
Gourmands flock to this upmarket delicatessen, As for what to drink: Danish beer, of course.
market, and restaurant, which is filled with local and
international delicacies, including over 350 types of Meyer’s Deli moderate
cheeses, roast ham, smoked meats, walnut-studded Gammel Kongevej 107; www.meyersdeli.dk
bread, and their justly famous raspberry tart. This popular deli and restaurant is helmed by chef
and gastronomic entrepreneur Claus Meyer, an
Dallmayr expensive enthusiastic proponent of locally sourced Nordic
Dienerstrasse 14–15; www.dallmayr.com cuisine. Enjoy a wide range of deli fare, including
Enjoy everything from smoked sausages and organic bread from the on-site bakery, grilled
caviar to rich coffees, fragrant teas, and flaky sausage with homemade ketchup, and salami
pastries at this luxury delicatessen and restaurant with fennel. If you’re here on a weekend, don’t
that dates back to the 17th century. miss the superb brunch.