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Delicatessen A delicatessen is a type of store. The word entered English via German, meaning "delicacies" but is ultimately of French origin. It has different meanings in different countries. Delicatessens are often referred to informally as a deli. A grocery store or supermarket may make its own deli food, or even have a deli on site. Like a market, a delicatessen may also offer a selection of shelved food, often of the type that is not likely to be kept for more than a day. Produce, when present, is limited in quantity and often fresh. The Deli counter of a supermarket is where many people obtain their cold cuts. Delicatessens vary greatly in size, but are typically not as large as grocery stores. In areas with high rents for retail space, delicatessens are often quite small. Delicatessens can come from a variety of cultural traditions. Most numerous are Italian delicatessens and German style delicatessens, usually referred to as "European Delicatessens." In South Australia and Western Australia the terms delicatessen and deli are used to denote a small convenience store where people buy newspapers, milk, and sweets. In major centres outside of South Australia and Western Australia delicatessen retains the standard European meaning, and a delicatessen sells cured meats and sausage, pickled vegetables, dips, breads and olives. In South Australia and Western Australia these stores are called Continental delicatessen. The delicatessen or deli section in an Australian supermarket sells fresh foodstuffs similar to traditional European delicatessens. |
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Sutherland Shire Delicatessens Business Directory and Community Guide |
