Back in the early 80’s I would go to Naugatuck Ct every Wednesday to deliver dairy products at the local supermarket. There is one thing that was a constant back in those days, I would deliver Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese, Yogurts and all sorts of dairy products, and when I was done it was time to have lunch at Nardelli’s. Well I was in the neighborhood last week driving up Rt 8 so like a moth to a flame I was pulled off the Highway and across the river to stop at the old Maple street store.
Their Italian Combo grinders are still phenomenal; there is a ton of fresh sliced deli meat and cheese on fresh delicious Italian bread. It’s made with Genoa Salami, Prosciuttini, and Cappicola and with the works includes romaine lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes and a mix of vegetables which are diced bell pepper, cucumbers, onions and black olives in a light oil-vinegar marinade. The roll is perfect, not too dense on the inside, They will ask you if you want mayo with it, it’s a Connecticut thing that works. The grinder is simply delicious. Make no mistakes about this, these things are huge and if there are two of you stopping by you can split one, if you are solo then order the half grinder or be prepared to have leftovers. The deli display is quite impressive with some really nice pasta salads as well.
Nardelli’s has been voted the Best Grinder in the state for a bunch of years by CT Magazine. I don’t know if that’s true or not but I know the Italian Combo grinders are still real good and worth the stop. With all that said: there is one more thing I'm sure of...In Western Mass and Ct we don't call them hoagies, heroes, or subs...it's a grinder.
Their Italian Combo grinders are still phenomenal; there is a ton of fresh sliced deli meat and cheese on fresh delicious Italian bread. It’s made with Genoa Salami, Prosciuttini, and Cappicola and with the works includes romaine lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes and a mix of vegetables which are diced bell pepper, cucumbers, onions and black olives in a light oil-vinegar marinade. The roll is perfect, not too dense on the inside, They will ask you if you want mayo with it, it’s a Connecticut thing that works. The grinder is simply delicious. Make no mistakes about this, these things are huge and if there are two of you stopping by you can split one, if you are solo then order the half grinder or be prepared to have leftovers. The deli display is quite impressive with some really nice pasta salads as well.
Nardelli’s has been voted the Best Grinder in the state for a bunch of years by CT Magazine. I don’t know if that’s true or not but I know the Italian Combo grinders are still real good and worth the stop. With all that said: there is one more thing I'm sure of...In Western Mass and Ct we don't call them hoagies, heroes, or subs...it's a grinder.
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