If you’ve ever gone to a family-run Italian deli in New York, you know its hallmarks: the dedication to sourcing superior, often imported, ingredients; pride in their scratch preparation of breads, soups, sauces, salads, sandwiches, and meats; and a welcoming, neighborly spirit. The owners engage with their customers, regulars, and hope-to-be regulars, with heart.
John Ingrassia, a native New Yorker who’s lived and worked in Nashville for decades, sorely missed the food and culture of the Italian deli. The music executive, also a fine Italian cook, decided it was time to bring that experience here. Together with fellow Gothamites, wife Pam Manela and godson Jack Trooper, he’s filled that void. Step inside Ingrassia & Sons in Wedgewood Houston. The interiors are bright and contemporary, but hold all the foundational features…
