As an East Coast 1st generation Italian, I was very excited to see a more casual version of Aiello's open very close to me, and on my way home from work no less. I can tell this place will be trouble for my waistline.\n\nSalumeria means a store that sells cold cuts, meats, etc. Aiello's does that and more. I've only had a sampling of their food so far and just based on the Sfogliatelle in the dessert case, I'm in love.\n\nCaprese Paninni - absolutely delightful focaccia bread, fresh mozzarella, basil that smelled and tasted like it had just been picked and juicy tomatoes. Divine.\n\nAnitpasto Salad - real Italian meats and cheeses, not those weird little sliced bundles of rolled up American meats and cheeses like you find at other places. This salad was peppered with whole slices of imported Italian meats and a beautiful blend of greens and artichoke hearts.\n\nArancini - OK, I love these! My Mom used to make them occasionally so I was thrilled to find them on their menu. It's delicious! A huge stuffed ball of rice in tomato sauce. Way too big for me to finish so I am enjoying it for breakfast as I type this.\n\nNow, to the item that will most get me in trouble!\nSfogliatelle - In Italian this word means \"many leaves\" and that is what this pastry looks like. Some call it Lobster Tails..I call it by it's traditional name. You have an option of two different fillings. One is similar to cannolli filling...YUM.....the other is a sweet ricotta with citron...DOUBLE YUM.... At almost 500 calories a pop, I'll really have to restrain myself or hit bootcamp twice a day! Honestly haven't had Sfogliatelle this good since I left the East Coast.\n\nAiello's Salumeria, I will be back and am very much looking forward to it. There's nothin' better than a little midweek Italian foodgasm!
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