November 5, 2008

Mother, Mayo?

Taylor Gourmet Deli/Market Opens

French expats pine for real croissants. New Yorkers bitch about a decent slice. And Texans think y’all have never tasted barbecue.

But Philly-philes simply take refuge at Taylor Gourmet.

The deli/market, opening tomorrow, was started by two Philadelphia natives who couldn’t find a decent hoagie. They’ve overcompensated with more than two dozen sandwiches (named, fittingly, after Philly streets) piled high with house-roasted meats. Not to mention old-school Italian specialties (risotto balls, chicken cutlets) from family and personal recipes.

The shop — a stylized blend of rustic reclaimed wood and industrial galvanized iron — stocks Italian groceries, affordable wine and microbrews, and deli meats and cheeses.

Best of all, it offers a large delivery radius within D.C.

Think of it as a gift of brotherly love.

Taylor Gourmet, 1116 H Street NE, between 11th and 12th Streets (202-684-7001
or taylorgourmet.com).