IL Porcellino Italian Market in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

So there I was, cruising the aisles of the Absecon ShopRite, minding my own business and trying to remember if it was milk or eggs I needed, when who do I bump into but my cousin Danny. You know Danny. He's the one who thinks he’s still living in 1959, slicked-back hair and all. We get to chatting, and he asks me if I think the bar at Fred and Ethel’s is haunted. Now, I’m not saying I’ve seen any ghosts there, but let’s just say the draft beer isn’t the only thing giving folks the chills. Anyway, Danny then asks me about IL Porcellino Italian Market over in Egg Harbor Township. Now, hon, if you haven’t been there, you’re missing out on a slice of heaven. Seriously, this place is like stepping into an Italian grandmother’s kitchen, minus the cheek-pinching. The subs? Let me tell you, they’re not just sandwiches. They’re masterpieces. I heard from a friend who heard from a friend that the Pizza steak is so good, it might just make you weep tears of mozzarella joy. And don’t even get me started on the sliced pork with provolone. It’s like a symphony in your mouth, and the conductor is a little Italian guy named Flavor. And the crab gravy? Someone said it’s just like their dad used to make, and if that isn’t the highest compliment, I don’t know what is. If you’re feeling fancy, grab some of that and impress your dinner guests. They’ll think you’ve been hiding an Italian nonna in your kitchen this whole time. And you know what else they’ve got? Salads. But not the kind you push around your plate. We’re talking freshly prepared, bursting with flavor, and ready to make you reconsider your stance on greens. The chicken cutlet parm with vodka sauce is another one of those “stop what you’re doing and eat this” moments. So, if you’re looking for a little Italian magic in your life, head over to IL Porcellino. It’s a gem, hon. And if you see Danny there, tell him to lay off the hair gel. The 50s called, and they want their style back.