SALEM, N.H. — If you think nothing of traveling an hour for really good bread, then a ride up Interstate 93 into New Hampshire is in order. At Tuscan Market, not only are the loaves large, flavorful, and crusty, but you’ll find plenty of Italian cheeses, meats, freshly made pastas, prepared foods, and gelato. With this delectable selection of food — some of it made right in front of you — the miles quickly become insignificant.
Tuscan Market, which opened in November, sits kitty-corner to the two-year-old restaurant Tuscan Kitchen, both owned by Joseph Faro. The entrepreneur’s vision is to “bring our brand of scratch Italian to this area.” Faro, whose family has been in the food and bakery business for generations, is the founder and former owner of Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta & Sauces, which he sold to Nestle Prepared Foods in 2006.
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I'm dining at Tuscan Kitchen as I write this Comment. Bread is "real" bread., crusty outside and airy flavorful inside. Mussels ( nice quantity ) in a mildly garlic, shallot broth cooked to perfect doneness. Served with Ciabatta Bread for dipping. Rosemary hangar steak salad excellent. I will return for dinner sometime. Great attentive service. Large room but cozy feel.