Geno / Q105
When I first found Mazzaro's Italian Market in St. Pete, I knew Tampa Bay would be my permanent home. It reminds me of all the Italian shops and delis I love in the North End of Boston. Normally, I get the #20, which is the Hot Italian sub. I've had dozens of them. But on this visit, I decided to finally try something new.
If you've never been to Mazzaro's, shame on you. I mean seriously. This gem feels like a trip to Italy without needing to find your passport. A wine and cheese room, fresh pasta, deli, bakery... it's enormous.
I always get the #20, but on this visit, I would take the #7 for a test drive.
Time to unwrap this masterpiece.
It was PHENOMENAL. Might be my new favorite. I don't know. The #20 is really good.
OMG. My eyes say it all. Only complaint is next time I might ask for extra sundried tomato. They are tangy and make it magic.
Now it's was time for a visit to the bakery. Lots of good options. This was my runner up choice. So what DID I pick? Keep going!
I didn't try one but I was intrigued. So what DID I get?
I ended up choosing none of those... I went with the lemon cupcake. And it didn't disappoint. Nothing ever does at Mazzaro's.
I also brought home a tomato and cheese focaccia bread. This thing was as long as my arm and it was only $4.
So good.
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Hear Geno on the air weekday afternoons. Geno's passions include fat guy food, concerts, sports, travel to Europe and South America. He loves 80s and 90s music, from MTV hairbands to old school freestyle, alternative rock to TRL era jams. Geno's radio career began in his hometown of Portland, Maine. Since then he's been on the air coast to coast from Boston to Las Vegas, Tampa to California.
