535605 Fri Jul 04 20:32:48 -0700 2008 7 18 Manhattan 0 3840150 I am in search of sliced sharp provolone...having a problem finding it in Manhattan. Every deli / store says their's is SHARP but it isn't. Too mild. Any fellow Chowhounds out there have recommendations? I will travel anywhere in Manhattan. Fri Jul 04 20:32:50 -0700 2008 11852 Lettucepray 1 3840348 Not really a shop or a deli, but they have Provolone Piccante at 'inoteca. Sat Jul 05 00:46:09 -0700 2008 3840150 28969 D...DF 1 3849150 i also by my provolne by the chunk....way tastier that way..I also think extra sharp is the way to go. Tue Jul 08 11:58:13 -0700 2008 3840150 123164 kcijones001 1 3849355 A few years ago I ordered one of these from Fresh Direct - I found it to be sharper than most: http://www.freshdirect.com/product.jsp?productId=ita_prov_agd&catId=firm&trk=srch Tue Jul 08 12:45:23 -0700 2008 3840150 203536 Spends Rent on Food 2 3850865 thanks...never thought of FreshDirect Will give them a try Tue Jul 08 20:14:46 -0700 2008 3849355 11852 Lettucepray 1 3852047 Fairway carries it in the deli at both Manhattan locations, I believe. Wed Jul 09 08:26:17 -0700 2008 3840150 72815 slcorlis 1 3893900 How did it go? Were you happy with the sharpness at FD? Or have you found something better? Wed Jul 23 07:33:42 -0700 2008 3840150 203536 Spends Rent on Food 2 3894219 I'd recommend trying DiPalo, if the poster hasn't found it yet. Wed Jul 23 09:02:09 -0700 2008 3893900 10985 MMRuth