January 22nd, 2020
The Cannoli, Italy’s iconic dessert, can be made in sizes ranging from finger-sized to fist-sized!
While Italian food is known for being rich in carbs and pasta, hot bread and soup, and fresh veggies and cheeses, Italians know just as well how to serve a dessert. At Giolitti Deli, we make sure to stock our favorite Italian staples, which means we always include a cannoli on our dessert menu. If you don’t have a familiarity with Italian culture, you may not really understand what a cannoli is. Sure, it’s sweet, rich, and easy to eat on-the-go. But where did it come from, and why do its fantastic flavors taste so great together? If you would like to know a little more about your favorite Italian treat, read on for a brief history of the cannoli. We’ll see you at your next visit to Giolitti Deli in Annapolis, Maryland – with a fresh cannoli ready for you! Read the rest of this entry »
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January 15th, 2020
Crafting homemade Italian food is easy if you remember these essential tips.
The Italian dishes at Giolitti Deli are made on-site, with the care and attention to detail that marks the best Italian food from the rest. But how can you replicate that at home? While it’s not exactly possible to replicate the conditions and resources of an Italian restaurant in your home kitchen, there are a few basic things to remember when making your own Italian food. Read on to learn the six essential tips for making excellent homemade Italian food, and soon you will be able to enjoy Giolitti Deli Italian cuisine even when you can’t make it to our dining room. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 8th, 2020
Minestrone soup has been an Italian staple for centuries. Try a bowl at your next visit to Giolitti Deli!
A cozy, warm bowl of soup is exactly what many of us need during these cold days of winter. At Giolitti Deli, our favorite soup is the minestrone, which Italians have been enjoying for centuries. But how did this hearty soup make its way from Italy to your table in Maryland? It’s all due to the popularity of the soup and its versatile recipe. Read on to learn what makes a minestrone, and the best ways to enjoy your next bowl. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 31st, 2019
Loud fireworks are a part of any fun Italian New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Italians have a long and colorful history, so it fits that they have many long-established and exciting holiday traditions as well. The Italian New Year’s celebrations are especially fun and inviting, so Giolitti Deli wants to make sure that our guests know of the best Italian ways to celebrate the New Year. Read on for some of the best Italian traditions, and how you can observe them with your loved ones this year. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 24th, 2019
Happy Holidays from Giolitti Deli in Annapolis, Maryland.
Giolitti Deli would like to wish you and yours happy holidays through the end of December! We enjoy serving our Annapolis community of Italian food-lovers, and we look forward to sharing more memories and meals with you next year.
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December 20th, 2019
Knowing the best Italian wine pairings for your holiday meals guarantees a delicious dinner.
At Giolitti Deli, we believe any day is a great day to pair a delicious Italian meal with a glass of wine to complement it. The next couple of weeks will give you plenty of opportunities to host meals with your friends and family and to open up a few bottles of wine to enjoy with your fine Italian dining. If you want to make sure you are selecting the best Italian wine pairings for your dishes, read our guide below for which wines complement which food most effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 11th, 2019
Order Giolitti Deli Catering and add our delicious Caprese skewers to your menu!
Hosting a holiday party can be a fantastic occasion to catch up with friends and family and to show your appreciation by serving them delicious food and drinks. However, hosting a party can be time-consuming and exhausting, especially if you prepare the food yourself. Fortunately, Giolitti Deli offers extensive catering services that can provide you with a delectable Italian menu while allowing you time to relax and enjoy your party. Read on to learn all that Giolitti Deli Catering has to offer, and how you can use it for your next party. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 3rd, 2019
Nonno Nanni brand stracchino and robiola cheeses are now available at Giolitti Deli!
Giolitti Deli recently received two brand new varieties of cheese from Italy this week, and we are excited to introduce our guests to their delicious flavors. We are carrying the Nonno Nanni brand of Stracchino and Robiola cheeses, both of which are soft and creamy and perfect for eating as a snack or as an ingredient in more substantial dishes. We’ve included some introductory information for these our new stracchino and robiola cheeses below, as well as a pasta recipe that can be made with either cheese. Buon appetito! Read the rest of this entry »
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November 26th, 2019
Giolitti Deli is thankful for our excellent Annapolis community of Italian food lovers.
As another Thanksgiving approaches, the crew at Giolitti Deli likes to look back and be thankful for all the things that make creating and serving fine Italian foods the pleasure that it is. We hope you join us in taking the time this Thanksgiving to appreciate all of the things in your life that bring you happiness! Giolitti Deli is especially thankful for the following things that make our Annapolis Deli so great. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 20th, 2019
Italian Christmas cakes such as panettone are buttery cakes filled with candied fruit and raisins.
The two most popular Italian Christmas cakes are panettone and pandoro. These sweet cakes have some similarities, so they are often grouped together, but they have some essential differences. Read our guide below to learn which of the Italian Christmas cakes might be your favorite, and how to serve them to your family and friends this December. Read the rest of this entry »
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