I am in search of sliced sharp provolone...having a problem finding it in Manhattan. Every deli / store says their’s is SHARP but it isn’t. Too mild. Any fellow Chowhounds out there have recommendations? I will travel... (7 replies, last updated by MMRuth July 23, 2008)

Wow, I’ve just had a revelation... I always thought provolone was a tasteless slice of white that school cafeterias put on tuna sandwiches. Turns out I’ve been misled. I went out to the Corona Heights Pork Store this... (0 replies, last updated by Jeremy Osner December 15, 1998)

The Cheeseboard’s sharp domestic is the closest I’ve found, but nothing else approaches my memories of Rocco’s hoagies with sharp provolone. Is there any here? (4 replies, last updated by chocolatetartguy June 29, 2006)

The Food Emporium, at the 59th St. Bridge, has an olive bar with the most delicious large green olives stuffed with provolone. Great with tails. Does anyone know of another store in NYC that sells them? (2 replies, last updated by billyblancoNYC August 22, 2003)

So I managed to buy an entire pound of these on accident (don’t ask). They are yummy, but good lord I’ve been snacking on them for a week and they’re not going anywhere. I’ve got about a half-pound left... (2 replies, last updated by spyturtle008 November 2, 2006)

Can someone please help me find these in the Wrigleyville or Streeterville area? They come in a jar and are usually found in gourmet wine and spirit stores or gourmet food stores. I have not been able to find them. I used to eat... (7 replies, last updated by vrollings March 4, 2009)

. During production while the cheese is still hot the Provolone is hand shaped around a 1/2 pound block of unsalted butter. Mantache is now reconzied as an artisan cheese and Belgioioso is the only company producing this product.... (2 replies, last updated by galleygirl November 12, 2008)

The Sugar Sweet Sunshine (say that3 times fast) sassy red velvet chocolate cupcake saved the day after the lousy roast beef, provolone and onions hero at TGS Shop. (0 replies, last updated by guttergourmet May 5, 2008)

great fries! i like their sandwiches, esp. the tomato, mozz and provolone. good vegetarian chili. (1 reply, last updated by zelda April 20, 2006)

Does anyone know of any Argentine groceries in the Cambridge/Somerville area? I’m looking specifically for a special kind of provolone cheese used for grilling—to create provoleta, a simple argentine app of the... (0 replies, last updated by lilbiscuit May 10, 2008)

Does anyone know if there are any good Italian deli’s in the Nashua, NH area? I’m tired of making the trek to the North End for real aged provolone, genoa salami, proscuitti, pastries, etc. (0 replies, last updated by Jack Meffen April 3, 2000)

I didn’t find this info posted anywhere else so I thought I’d share: Giamelli’s in Burbank (Magnonlia/Victory) literally has only one kind of cheese - provolone. So if you don’t like provolone, you’re... (3 replies, last updated by Cheap Eater March 13, 2006)

Went today, had the Italian Pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe $7.20 very good sandwich, the provolone was almost overwhelming the pork though. I have to say that the cheesesteak did not look nearly as inviting as the... (4 replies, last updated by a&w January 6, 2005)

whatever that meat is). I had the chicken, provolone (next time I will order a double provolone), sweet peppers and mushrooms. It almost felt healthy. To make up for it, I had the good fries. I will return, skip the fries and... (0 replies, last updated by eve April 7, 2006)

I followed the advice of some fellow Chowhounds and took the opportunity to try Coals in the Bronx.It was terrific, outstanding if you like grilled pizza.We ordered a pizza with homemade sausage and one which had mozzarella,... (0 replies, last updated by BobbyCT December 6, 2004)