Monday, November 21, 2005

Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 October 2010)

Here are the links for chain food (retail) stores in Italy:


FOOD (GROCERY) STORES
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The list above is for medium to large chain food retailers in Italy. They are not an "alimentari" which is a small grocery store (mom and pop) operation. However, some of these chain food store retailers have smaller stores depending on location but they are not to be confused with the local and neighborhood alimentari. Some of the above chain food retailers are only in specific Regions or Provinces of Italy. A few of the above are headquartered outside of Italy and are Pan-European or International operations in scope, e.g., Carrefour, LECLERC, Lidl, Penny Markt.

When my wife and I have rented a house in Italy for our vacation, we will shop at one of the large chain food stores, e.g. Esselunga, Coop, etc. for a large grocery order. Then, we will either go to one of the local open air markets for produce, fruits or an alimentari (small grocery store) if we forgot something.

One think to keep in mind, when you are at one of the counters (bread, deli, hot foods, produce, etc.) at one of the larger food chain stores, know what you want to order in advance. The person behind the counter will get very impatient with you if keep her/him waiting because there are other customers wanting to get in and out of the store. It is not a time to use your limited language skills. Please come back at a later time when it is less busy and usually, the counterperson will take the time to assist you with your selection and purchase.

That's it for Monday, 21 November 2005: lunedì, 21 Novembre 2005

Ciao, Ben

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Non domandare all'oste se ha buon vino."
"Don't ask the host if he has good wine."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:

Friends and Family in Italy


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Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 October 2010)

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