Fabianelli Pasta

[MarkinHouston]

I recently cooked some penne made by Fabianelli Pasta in Arezzo, Italy. I am relatively sure I didn't purchase it in Arezzo last spring, but I haven't found it in any of the stores in Houston. I might have picked up the package in Dallas. Any ideas of a distributor here in Texas? (I have e-mailed the company but have not yet received a response.) Thanks in advance.

[FoodMan]

did u check with Spec's and/or Central Market?

Elie

[MarkinHouston]

did u check with Spec's and/or Central Market?

Elie

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Elie, my first instinct was to check with Central Market and Spec's, to no avail. Fortunately, the mystery is solved. I just received an e-mail from Fred Cecchini, the Fabianelli USA representative. He informs me that the Fabianelli brand is not marketed in Texas. However, I can find the Maltagliati brand in Albertson's stores, and it is the same product as Fabianelli. Now I just need to remember that on my next road trip to Dallas--I think that is the closed location for Albertson's these days.

Mark

[jess mebane]

You have me intrigued, my good man. I may yet call on one of the Phoenicia[n] markets to be sure...

[MarkinHouston]

did u check with Spec's and/or Central Market?

Elie

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Well, the correct answer is that it is available at the Central Market on Westheimer but not at the Central Market/HEB hybrid in The Woodlands which is near my home. Central Market carries about 7 or 8 varieties and I believe they are all priced at 99 cents per pound. That is about half the price of DeCecco's and I think the quality is better than the comparatively priced Barilla or other domestic brands...I would certainly like to knnow someone else's perspective. Thanks.

[jess mebane]

hard to beat Barilla's, but I'm still looking for your stuff.