151765 Fri Apr 29 15:22:20 -0700 2005 11 12 Boston Area 0 814707 Hi, I am looking for some suggestions on where to find quality cured meats in Boston. I would like a place where the cured meats are truly tasty and where there is a good amount of selection going beyong the standard salami and prosciutto. A friend also suggested that I try Hungarian salami. Would anyone know where I can find that? Any help is most appreciated. Thanks! -Mahzarin Fri Apr 29 15:22:20 -0700 2005 0 Mahzarin 1 814714 hit the counter at formaggio's on huron in cambridge. great charcuterie, i get something different just about every week. it ain't cheap, but the selection's top notch. buy some fantastic cheese, while you're at it. Fri Apr 29 15:58:31 -0700 2005 814707 0 passing thru 2 814717 Just tried a (new) salami there from San Francisco, courtesy of Mario Batali's dad? (seriously), I think. Smooth texture and deep flavor with what seemed like a whisper of clove or some other dark spice. Wasn't sure if I liked it at first, but it got addictive. I really like the spicy dried sausage they have there from Brooklyn or the Bronx, too. Can't remember the name. I've got to say that Tim Weichmann, who used to be the chef at Ten Tables, has made some of the best cured meats I've ever tasted - truly. I'd barrel over a troop of girl scouts just to get my hands on one bit of the mortadella he made, never mind the ridiculously good charcuterie plate that used to be offered at the restaurant. Wow. And *sigh*. Fri Apr 29 16:20:05 -0700 2005 814714 0 MB 3 814757 Confused by the last message. Where is there for the Batali sausage etc.? Sat Apr 30 10:15:40 -0700 2005 814717 0 Vivre Manger 4 814840 From Formaggio. Mon May 02 09:11:24 -0700 2005 814757 0 MB 2 814726 Another vote for Formaggio's -- the cured meats are great, and they have an artisanal soppressata that is excellent as well (the stuff hanging behind the counter, not in the case). ALso, now that I think about it, some truly awesome bresaola (with an equally awe-inspiring price, but a little bit goes pretty far). Re the OP's query on Hungarian salami, Formaggio used to get it occasionally, and it was unbelievable. They haven't had it for over a year, but last time I was there (I ask about it every time) they said they may have located a new supplier who was working out the kinks in the recipe, so it may be coming soon. Incredibly good stuff, not quite like anything else I've had. Not as exceptional as Formaggio, but still good: Russo's in Watertown. They have very good prices on Prosciutto (generally they have it from both Parma and San Daniele) and Jamon Serrano. Worth checking out if you go out that way. Fri Apr 29 18:19:58 -0700 2005 814714 0 MichaelB 1 814715 And for Germanic cured meats, head to Karl's Sausage Kitchen on Rte 1 northbound in Saugus near the Lynnfield line (about a 1/4 mile north of the Walnut St overpass). And I would think the Baltic just outside Andrew Sq in Southie might have some interesting items. Fri Apr 29 16:11:07 -0700 2005 814707 0 Karl S. 2 816065 Karls is th best. Try the Lander Yeager. my speeling may be off on it. I buy several links every couple of weeks. Great stuff. Keep it in your truck with out refrigerating. Its a German hunting sausage. I'm addicted Wed May 18 22:09:07 -0700 2005 814715 0 melroseshep 1 814720 The Russian delis in Brookline and Allston (Bazaar and Berezka) have a huge selection of Russian & German meats. I'm more of an Italian meats type, myself, but you might want to check them out... Fri Apr 29 16:24:23 -0700 2005 814707 0 rxrfrx 2 814793 Yep. Just got a salami at Bazaar last week and it was a big hit. They also have Hungarian salami. Sun May 01 03:51:25 -0700 2005 814720 0 Hamster 1 814727 Tutti Italiano in Hyde Park. Fri Apr 29 18:44:33 -0700 2005 814707 0 JB 1 814787 Still feeling badly about not posting about Case's Bakery before it closed. So, to make ammends, a place I have seen nothing about on the board but is truly excellent for its genre is the Russian Deli located on the Natick / Wellesley line. Its name is something like Epicurian and what is unusual about the place is it plays against type: These 1st generation delis often tend to be thrown together, dishevelled messes, and unless you are comfortable in the milleu, somewhat offputting. This place is spotless has a rather huge inventory of all kinds of things you cant find anywhere else (and unless you are from the Kuzneytz, may not wish to!) But is a pleasure to browse there nonetheless. One of their principals is a former chef at a well known place (I forget where) and each morning produces a rather unbelievably excellent roast (usually pork loin) for sale by the slice, plate, or dinner. The roast is marinated and then covered in a milange of seeds and spices and is really a terrific and moderate cost take home supper option. Their selection of E. European meats and cheeses is good as well. Its worth checking out, owner says he is putting in tables and chairs soon for in house service. The place has a pretty bizzare location, most all of their clientel is thus far Euro, and I just think the owners deserve some support for attempting to do such a first class operation --------------------------------------------------------------------- Location Rt 9 W. from 128 at Bldg 19 exit turn north shop is right there at first cross street beyond B-19 shopping center. Let me know your experiences, there is way too much to discover there. The Villian Sat Apr 30 22:55:24 -0700 2005 814707 0 The SummerVillian