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PHOTOS: New Italian Specialty Store Coming To Holmdel

The specialty grocer is set to open its doors this spring, the ownership said. Here's what to expect:

The specialty grocer is set to open its doors this spring, the ownership said. Here’s what to expect:
The specialty grocer is set to open its doors this spring, the ownership said. Here’s what to expect: (Shutterstock)

HOLMDEL, NJ - Calling all Holmdel-area foodies.

Il Mercato will open at 37 Main St. at the former site of Cracked Olive Market, which closed in February 2022 due to the rising costs of goods, labor shortages and supply chain issues.

The new store is slated to offer fine catered foods, meats and Italian specialties.

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“Experience a taste of Italy like never before,” the ownership wrote in a Facebook post alongside a photo of a banner outside the construction. “Coming soon to Holmdel, New Jersey!”

According to Il Mercato’s Instagram account, the specialty store is set to open this spring in Holmdel.

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But while an opening date hasn’t been announced yet, Holmdel residents can enjoy several other Italian specialty markets in the area: Livoti’s Old World Market in Middletown, Keyport Italian Mini Market in Keyport and Aleo Italian Specialties in Lincroft, to name a few.

Long Island-based Italian specialty grocer Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is also set to open its doors in Tinton Falls this spring.


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