From the fra’mani website: http://www.framani.com/index.html BiRite Market (San Francisco) Boulette’s Larder (San Francisco) Cheese Plus (San Francisco) Lucca Deli on Chestnut Street (San Francisco) Noriega Produce (San... (2 replies, last updated by Chubby July 1, 2006)

Fra’Mani went live yesterday with their salumi. Currently shipping their Salametti, and taking pre-orders for June delivery on several other styles. Prices are lofty, but I am a sucker for this sort of stuff. Ordered the... (1 reply, last updated by Ed H June 9, 2006)

Yesterday I went to my favorite Fra’mani supplier in Berkeley (Coffee Market at 1578 Hopkins St.) in search of “Salametto”. In the past I have bought “Salametto” there and it was always fine... (10 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 24, 2006)

I have only tried their chorizo and mortadella so far. I was pretty dissapointed by the mortadella – nothing memorable but the chorizo is excellent. Any other reccomendations, thoughts reg. fra’mani? (5 replies, last updated by cgfan October 11, 2007)

I just looked at the website and they have a new product “Salametto Piccante” (http://store.framani.com/21sal6.html). Has anyone tried them? If so what’s the verdict? I also noticed that the on-line prices have... (9 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston April 10, 2007)

Much to my surprise, there was a specialty counter at Costco (Richmond) for Fra’Mani products. There were half mortadellas (huge) and whole soppressata and for those of us who would like to eat ten pounds of mortadella but... (6 replies, last updated by kc72 December 23, 2008)

Had my first taste of Fra’Mani products today. Enjoyed the Salametto – had a nice garlic flavor, some spice from the pepper and a firm-ish texture. Here’s a photo .... Also tried the Gentile – which has a... (5 replies, last updated by Jason June 15, 2006)

I went to Costco today for the first time in many years and for the first time as a San Franciscan. I nearly fell over when I saw Fra’mani savory meatloaf in the refrigerator section. Neither I nor my husband-to-be even... (25 replies, last updated by farmersdaughter October 20, 2009)

. Get it while you can. http://nochoiceatall.blogspot.com/2009/03/framani-meatloaf-at-costco.html (7 replies, last updated by Hobsons Choice May 31, 2009)

Today the Richmond Costco had pre-cooked vacuum packed Fra’Mani Spicy Italian Sausage 3 lbs. for $12.99. Bought some. Other goodies I have not noticed before included whole Prosciutto di Parma from Citterio for $8.59 per lb.... (23 replies, last updated by santoku45 October 25, 2007)

Received my shipment of 3 Fra’Mani Salametti about a week ago. Have been sampling one over the last few days and have arrived at the following... Asthetically they are beautiful – irregular natural casings, tied and... (12 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston June 2, 2006)

Yeeeeehaw! My local, the Colusa Market just brought in 2 varieties of Fra’Mani sausage: Classic Italian and Spicy Italian, both $5.99. I was planning on firing them up for breakfast, but the cooking tips on the back of the... (8 replies, last updated by Alexandra Eisler July 10, 2006)

I just saw Framani Pancetta at Mission Valley Costco, @ 7+ per lb. How can I use it. Can you just eat it as is? (8 replies, last updated by normalheightsfoodie November 13, 2009)

A dear chef friend of mine got me a 4-5lb hunk of Fra’Mani Pancetta for Christmas, that’s a lot a bacon folks....any ideas on how to use it up? I really don’t care for freezing so I think I will sheer off a hunk... (9 replies, last updated by bubbles4me December 29, 2008)

Down the street from La Farine, Colusa Market is now selling two types of Fra’Mani salami. Fra' Mani is run by ex-Olivetto’s chef, Paul Bertolli, who is making handcrafted Salumi from all-natural pork. http://www.framani... (2 replies, last updated by lmnopm July 15, 2006)