Weekly Feature: Hidden Gems

Today's Hidden Gem: Gallucci's

Keeping in step with Cleveland's cultural diversity theme, one such establishment serving Northeast Ohio for over 85 years is the Gust Gallucci Company.

Fortunately for Cleveland and those who frequent Gallucci's on a regular basis, they survived the entire Euclid Corridor reformation.

Gallucci's sets in the Midtown Corridor at 6610 Euclid Avenue.

Not only can you or I pop in for a freshly made canoli, but Gallucci's distributes supplies, food, wines and numerous other items to area restaurants and businesses!

There's not a lot of fanfare outside of this small, warehouse type building and its gravel parking lot....but when you walk inside, you are transported back to the sights, sounds, and smells of Faeto, Italy.

After Gust Gallucci passed away, his sons Frank and Ray continued to carry the torch...and today, Ray's son carries on the family tradition along with a slew of other family members including Gust's great grandson!

All family members maintain the family business philosophy: "Always sell the best product at the best possible price and provide good service with a smile and a thank you."

Because of their extensive list of delicacies, it's rare when you can not find what you crave at Gallucci's ....from the homemade canolis...to their deli meats such as genoa salami....pastas and sauces.....oils and spices......Italian pastries....'ready to eat' kitchen area.....prosciutto or meatball sandwiches....an artichoke dip to die for....and so much more.....

In some families, visiting Gallucci's on New Year's Eve is a yearly tradition to start the year off right! It is in ours! This year in sub-zero temps, we battled Mother Nature to maintain a delicious custom! A delightful woman saw our two dozen canoli setting in our cart...asked how we liked it? I told her it was wonderful. She asked the baker for one to taste it....and wound up going back to get at least a dozen more!!!

Take a drive over to 6610 Euclid Avenue or log onto the Gallucci's website to take a gander at a list of their victuals, and you too, will see why Gallucci's is this week's Hidden Gem!