Does anyone know whether one can buy Batali's salumi—preferably an assortment—in the Bay Area? I know one can order through Sur la Table, but I’d like more choice (and maybe a lower price), if possible. (3 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong December 12, 2005)

Does anyone know where to buy Armandino Batali's salumi? I know several restaurants serve them and you can purchase them online directly, but would love to be able to purchase them locally. (23 replies, last updated by elizabt November 3, 2006)

Does anyone know places where I can purchase whole salumi from Armandino Batali's Salumi? (4 replies, last updated by adam December 12, 2008)

Does anyone know places in Fairfield County or thereabouts that I can purchase whole salumi from Armandino Batali's Salumi? (7 replies, last updated by jfood December 13, 2008)

Their Lardo is made by Armandino Batali, Mario’s dad. It probably runs out due to the serious demand. Lardo is exquisite! (18 replies, last updated by therealbigtasty December 18, 2006)

They say there’s no accounting for taste, but it floored me when the Batali Fennel and roasted garlic sauce didn’t generate enough traffic at TJ to warrant its continuance. That was a monster of a flavorful sauce.... (5 replies, last updated by paulj May 18, 2006)

I bought the Fra’Mani ham (and also pancetta and sopressata) at Whole Foods in Scottsdale, AZ. They have the chorizo and salami too. I looked into ordering salumi for the party from Armandino's (Batali's dad’s company... (133 replies, last updated by chai November 16, 2008)

on the heels of the famous fresh blue egg ravioli come the spaghetti carbonera with guanciale dish. the eggs are local fresh blue eggs from breychaks and the guanciale is from mario batali's father armandino batali —- the... (0 replies, last updated by mrnyc July 29, 2005)

Just had the newly created agrumi salami at Dean & DeLuca. Armandino Batali of Seattle’s Salumi has done it again. Not contented with his fantastic mole, finocchinoa, lamb proscuitto and his fantastic culatello, the mad... (0 replies, last updated by guttergourmet June 7, 2008)

yeah, they have great cheeses and wine. we went there the other nite, it was very quiet. really small bar. we had this cowgirl creamery cheese and mixed salami plate. Their salami is from Armandino Batali. They have over 20... (2 replies, last updated by cindy March 18, 2006)

Armandino Batali (Salumi) roasts a pig now and then, so you might ask him. Also consider wandering the International District and asking at a shop with roast ducks hanging in the window. The ask the butcher (Fero is a good... (4 replies, last updated by Daaaaave May 18, 2006)

Hey Hounds, In a very good piece in yesterday’s NY Times, RW Apple extolled the joys of culatello made by Armandino Batali (father of Mario) in Seattle. In the course of his article, Apple mentioned his favorite butter, from... (2 replies, last updated by tt May 18, 2006)

Last time I was in Lucca (Irvine/Quail Hill), I noticed that they had started carrying salamis and such from Salumi in Seattle (owned by Mario Batali's dad, Armandino). I haven’t tried any yet, but Salumi has garnered some... (2 replies, last updated by EclecticEater March 7, 2007)

, excellent wine and Armandino Batali's (Mario’s dad) incredible salume, plus a baguette from the best baker in northwestern Washington next door, the Breadfarm. Then get back in your car and go back to Highway ll and turn... (3 replies, last updated by homesmax June 4, 2009)

You might ask Brian D’Amato or Armandino Batali at Salumi if they would be wiling to sell you a fresh pork jowl. They get their organic pork from Carlton Farms in Oregon. Or talk to the Wooly Pigs folks at the University... (4 replies, last updated by vanillagorilla April 27, 2009)