Scozzafava Deli’s turkey pesto Italian hoagie: 22 ounces of goodness

Scozzafava’s Deli is the latest volley in the Italian sandwich invasion of Calgary, joining the likes of newcomer Lil’ Black Rooster and longtime stalwarts Peppino Gourmet Foods and Lina’s Italian Market. Italian or not, it immediately jumps to near the front of my Calgary sandwich line.

Owner Nick Scozzafava has created a short list of tightly wrapped Italian hoagies bursting with flavourful goodness. My turkey pesto is an abundance of shaved turkey, fior di latte, arugula, pesto, pepperoncini and aioli, all stuffed inside a sesame seed bun. It weighs in at 22 ounces, enough to satisfy all those young’uns arriving off 17^th Avenue for a late-night Peroni and sandwich.

It’s also a late-night 17th Avenue gathering spot

Me? I’ll be curled up at home in a food-induced coma.

Scozzafava’s Deli
1004 17 Avenue SW, Calgary
Tuesday to Sunday, opening at 11 am. Closed Mondays