Salt Meats Cheese is the gourmet deli brainchild of cousins Stefano de Blasi and Eduardo Perlo. They immigrated to Australia five years ago bringing with them a passion for salts, meat, and you guessed it, cheese. They set their sights on a very honest and commendable goal; to provide good quality and homemade produce to the residents of Sydney, importing their products from Italy, Spain and France.

Located in Alexandria right next door to The Grounds SMC is buzzing every weekend with people shopping for fresh cheese, pasta and imported condiments. Now, for a short while, you can access these products at the Salt Meats Cheese pop-up store in the MLC centre in Martin Place.
We were greeted with Aperol and Prosecco cocktails on arrival at the pop up’s launch party. The smooth sounds of a singer and his cellist played ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’ creating a relaxed atmosphere.

A young woman casually hand rolled pasta in front of us asking if I’d ever made fresh pasta before. “Er once or twice with my mum” I replied, feeling a twang of guilt as my mind trailed to the packet of Coles pasta sitting in my pantry.
Italian style meatballs, bocconcini cones and prosciutto wrapped crissini passed through the crowd and disappeared just as quickly. Each chef and staff member I spoke to had an impressive knowledge about the produce they were working with, particular cooking techniques used and flavoursome ingredient combinations.

Metal and raw wood shelving held ‘Nonna’s pantry’ style sauce jars, truffle oil, smoked salts, cured meats and gourmet dinner packs. The entire store was a sensory experience with the presentation and service being just as important as the quality produce they provide.
“We have hopes of extending the lease, we’d love to make this a permanent location” said Stefano de Blasi. He explained that the choice of location was very intentional. They want to deliver fresh and healthy food for business people on the go.

Countering the fast food movement, Salts Meat Cheese brings a homemade charm back to the kitchen, think of it as the Nonna’s pantry you never had.

Salts Meat Cheese pop-up store

MLC centre, Martin Place, Sydney.

(Opposite Omega)

 

Salts Meat Cheese Warehouse

41 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, Sydney.

(02) 9690 2406

For more information, visit http://www.saltmeatscheese.com.au