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Yes, Ritacco's is great. They have an amazing variety of food for such a small space. We go there all the time for cheeses at way lower prices than supermarket. Their imported gorgonzola and ricotta salata are outstanding. One caveat--if you try shopping during lunch hours, you may have a fairly long wait., because they're busy making sandwiches.
And across the street is Vesta's bakery which has excellent breads, pastries and by far the best croissants in the area.›5 Replies-
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re: okra
agreed, Joyce's has some great stuff - I hope that the area can support it. also, Vesta is no longer across the street from Ritacco's - they moved and are close to the train station, near the Knickerbocker. And I still stand my my assertion that Dipper makes the best soupy in town, as well as many other terrific things.
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re: CheesyWiner
The largest place to purchase all the products to make Soupy is Westerly Packing. They will spec. and grind the meat if you like plus all the spices and casings. But It might be too late to start it this year. It takes about 7-8 weeks to cure I made mine with two other chefs from school this year we finished about 225 pieces.now drying going on two weeks on a porch with a constant 35 degrees which is a bit cold so it will take longer to cure. No nitrares should be used because with the proper use of salt, bacteria cant grow. Most people use meat called cushion meat. I use ultra boneless butts with about a 80% lean. There is a product called Fortunas I bought one its HORRID. mushy, flavorless . Good Luck.
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111 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA 02703
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agreed, Ritacco's is a great place - we also love their made to order hot sandwiches, like the eggplant, sausage or meatball parmesans. also, for great soupy, try Dipper's Packing Company on Ledward ave. near the water tower and close to Ritacco's. He also makes great bread and rolls, and supplies many of the local restaurants. I think that he is only open Fri - Sun, but it is worth the trip.
