Chorizo Salami Special

Back at Small’s Deli again—told you I’d be squeezing in as many visits as I can before the D day. Today’s pick was their Chorizo Salami Special—pretty much the only one on the menu I hadn’t tried yet. And of course, it carried that classic Small’s signature: a burst of complex, harmonised flavour.

The thinly sliced chorizo salami was lean but packed with spiced, smoky flavour. The hot honey mustard leaned more sweet and creamy than fiery, which played really well against the manchego—sharp, nutty, and bold. The marinated peppers were distinct too—They have used them before in sandwiches with gamier meats, and here they brought that same sweet-sour depth that cut through the richness beautifully. Rocket added a peppery lift, and the salsa verde tied it all together with a fresh, herby note. All of it sitting inside their fresh panini—soft, bouncy, and a perfect base for the fillings.

I’ll probably Uber the Marsa (tuna) sometime next week—had it once before this account but never gave it a proper review. Then next weekend, I’ll be back in person for either the Al Green or the Toto, two of my favourites, as a proper farewell ode.