My Locals. Farinahs Deli in Inner West Sydney - A Foodies Paradise

MY LOCALS

This is a series of hubs on my local area, the Inner West of Sydney, sometimes referred to as ‘Little Italy’. This series will highlight some of the local businesses of the region. Enjoy reading about the highlights in and around my local areas of Leichhardt, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Wareemba, Abbotsford and Russell Lea.

FARINHAS CONTINENTAL DELI - Abbotsford

Farinhas Delicatessen is one of those special types of delis that provide the best produce from all over the world. With a Portuguese background, the owners, Jose and Margaret Farinha, have their shop stocked with some Portuguese produce but being situated in a suburb largely populated by Italians, the variety of product is very cosmopolitan, catering for all tastes. Jose has 15 years experience in the deli business with a great passion for food, which shows when you enter his well stocked store.

Freshly baked breads, the best cold meats and deli produce, local and imported delicacies from deli cuts, cheeses, to marinated specialties such as artichokes, olives, sundried tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, anchovies through to some general everyday groceries, Farinhas Continental Deli is a must to visit. Just the smell as you walk into the store will entice you to buy.

All this at a very reasonable price. Specialised delis do tend to be quite pricey but as the local area has a few delis (all quite good) Farinhas Deli goes that little bit extra when it comes to the variety and pricing of their goods.

Their product range of oils, pastas, breads, cheeses, some fruit and vegetables as well as local and imported general grocery items is extensive with items from all over the world. You’ll be amazed at some of the products stocked, there is even, ‘bacala’ a salted fish that to some Italians is a real delicacy.

Well known brands such as De Cecco, Barilla, Divella and Granoro pasta; Spanish, Italian and Portuguese oils like Moro, Filipo Berio, Little General, Colavita and Carmen along with cheese ranging from ricotta (fresh, baked and smoked), Swiss varieties, tasty or mild Provolone from Italy and of course, Parmesan, (Parmigiano) which is available in 12, 24 and 36 month varieties.

Farinhas Delicatessen has a staff of 8 providing exceptional service with quality deli goods and they put in a lot of effort and time to provide such a service. Jose and Margaret have owned this particular deli for a year (purchased in Feb 2010) and within a few months of owning the business they won the 2010 Inner West Local Business Award for "Outstanding Delicatessen/Gourmet Food.

“We would like to thank everyone in the area for supporting our family business and making us feel so welcome in the area. Your support earned us the award and we are very grateful.” Jose and Margaret Farinha.

Note: Whilst I was taking the photos a customer commented on how she thought Farinhas Deli was the best in Sydney because of the variety of foods from all over the world and the great service. Many locals agree and I did find it hard to choose which photos to place in this hub, all of them looked so enticing. That is exactly how you feel when you are in the store, the food smells and looks so good it entices you to buy. The smell of the freshly baked breads is just fantastic, it really is a foodies paradise.

Farinhas Delicatessen is situated on 417 Great North Road Abbotsford NSW 2046 Australia with street parking out the front. Convenience, good food, great variety and friendly service with a smile.

Come and see for yourself during these hours –

• Monday to Friday 7.00am - 7.00pm
• Saturday 7.00am - 5.00pm
• Sunday 8.00am - 2.00pm

UPDATE: FARINAHS DELI DOES IT AGAIN. VOTED BEST DELI FOR 2011

My local deli has won the local business award for the second year running. In 2010 only months are opening they won this award and now in 2011 by won the best deli in Inner West Sydney again! Well done Farinahs Deli and your customers appreciate all your hard work, that's why they vote for you.