Delicatessen
Delicatessen is a retail establishment that sells a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods. The term "delicatessen" means "delicacies" or "fine foods". In English, "delicatessen" originally meant only this specially prepared food.
History[edit | edit source]
The first delicatessens to appear in the United States were in New York City in the mid-1800s, with the first known use of this word occurring in 1889. These catered to the German immigrant population living there.
Types of Food[edit | edit source]
Delicatessens might sell their foods by weight such as cured meats, head cheese, sausages, ham, liverwurst and salami. Many delis provide foods from different cultures and countries, a trend which has spread to supermarkets and grocery stores all over the world.
Delicatessen Around the World[edit | edit source]
In most of Europe, "delicatessen" means high-quality, expensive foods and specialty items. It is not uncommon for a supermarket to have a "deli department".
United States[edit | edit source]
In the United States, a delicatessen or deli is a type of business which in addition to selling cured meats, sausages and cheeses, offers a varying menu of sandwiches, made-to-order sandwiches and salads. These are served from a counter located within the store.
Germany[edit | edit source]
In Germany, shops that sell delicatessen meats are called "Metzgerei", "Fleischerei", or "Schlachterei". They sell cooked and raw pork products and other meats and poultry.
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