Buongiorno Italia

We have sourced a delicious creamy tasty Buffalo Milk Camembert from the north of Italy and is already becoming one of our most popular cheeses .... also some Prosecco and some Prosecco and gin chocolate truffles... amazing!!! And the Easter colomba cakes have arrived... a lovely selection..! On a personal note... it has been a year now since our downsizing and refurbishment. I just want to thank you all for your custom and support...I know Buongiorno Italia is blessed with the best customers in the world and we can not exist without you. Hope to see you all over the weekend... have a great one x

A fantastic selection of fruit and veg , .... including for the very first time .... NECTARCOTTS !!!! .... a delicious cross of apricot and nectarine .,. A very short season so make sure you get some ... juicy and sweet!!!

The Great Trevor.... all round nice guy and generous man ..., donating a big bag of change to our counter top collection for the amazing Watling View school for children with severe learning disabilities...,

Forget flowers ...say it with a box of chocolates...not any chocolates ...say it with Baci...the most romantic chocolates . Have a wonderful Valentines day .....yes fellas it's tomorrow !!!!

Just arrived literally ten minutes ago ...Pastiera Napoletana... delicious Easter tart from Naples ... our most seasonal and traditional product available only until Easter ....spring is just around the corner..,

Here is a great photo of a wonderful friend of mine who always brightens up my day when she pops in ....the very, lovely , talented, local ,velvet voiced , singer, songwriter Sarah Munro .... her new album Angel Road is now available to download as well as her brand new single The ship song ....if you like it mellow and smooth it is a must for you ..., good luck Sarah we wish you every success!!!!
Rumours that she has asked me to cover the Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross classic , you are everything , with her on her next album are yet to be confirmed.

I love receiving photos from our clients of the food you create with our products.... here are two that were sent to me last week ... Chiara from Bedford sent a lovely picture of pizzoccheri ...delicious buckwheat pasta dish with Savoy cabbage and fontina cheese... I had this cooked for me by my lovely Zia Giovanna when I was in Como and I loved it .. hoping to go back this year for another helping...........the pizza was sent to me by the lovely Sarah ... made with our pizza dough , sauce topped with ventracina salami , Gorgonzola ( a must for pizza ) and balsamic onions ... Sarah called it pizza Buongiorno !!! Thank you Sarah and Chiara ..

Here is a great photo of two very generous and lovely clients of ours Colin and Dylis.... who very kindly donated a big bag of change to our charity counter collection for Watling view school in St Albans for children with severe learning disabilities ... over the past few years we have collected ... due to all our generous clients over £2,000 ... so a great big thank you to you all ... have a wonderful, wonderful weekend. X

Memories of an Italian upbringing...

Fresh highlights of a successful buying trip at market this morning.... the best blood oranges ever !!!! Happy new year everyone!!!

Well there goes another year ... and all in all it was a good one ... thank you all for your support, custom , being who you are , for all the good times , and especially the smiles and laughter you bring to the day .... I hope you all have a wonderful, wonderful new year where all the hopes and dreams you have come true ... lots of love ... Tony x

A bit late .... but you have to see this .... hope you all had a wonderful Christmas....

We have just spent the last two hours refilling the deli counter with olives, antipasti, cheese, salami and hams ..... all ready and fresh for hopefully busy day tomorrow...: we open and 8am... be early, beat the rush .... everything will keep for Christmas and beyond.... thanks for being brilliant clients!!!

Please .....to avoid disappointment if you need any Christmas specialities PLEASE come as soon as possible ....we are doing our best to keep the shelves as full as we can with our wide selection.....
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Saturday 22nd 8am – 5pm... Sunday 23rd 8am-4pm CHRISTMAS EVE 8AM-3PM CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED BOXING DAY CLOSED (Two days off in a row, must be Christmas) Thursday 27TH CLOSED Friday 28TH Open 8am -5pm Saturday 29th 8AM- 5PM Sunday 30th Closed Monday 31st 8am -5pm NEW YEARS DAY CLOSED Wednesday 2nd JANUARY CLOSED Thursday 3rd JANUARY 8am -5 pm (WITH RENEWED STRENGTH AND VIGOUR) Easter eggs on sale
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL, LOVEABLE, CLIENTS (yes that means you) FROM TONY AND ALL THE HARDWORKING STAFF AT BUONGIORNO ITALIA.
Thank you for your custom and support in the past year…..we know we are blessed to have the best clients in the world!!
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The moment a lot of you have been waiting for .... new 2018 harvest home produced Sicilian olive oil .... now in stock!!!

The most important thing you will need after your Christmas dinner.... plenty in stock now ... put it on your shopping list!!!

Just finished.... a fully stocked, freshly cut cheese counter for the weekend... over 30 cheeses to choose from... ..hope to see you over the festivities...

Got sent this by a friend.... says it all about being an Italian and the important things in life .... male or female ....