Comments on: Hungarian Delicatessen Stores and Bakeries Across North America

By: Agnes Vigh

Agnes Vigh — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:01:43 +0000

There are three other Hungarian meat markets in NJ you don’t have listed.

Buday Meat Market
52 Robinson St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732.247.4334

European Deli
90 Main Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-2964
732-636-0990

European Meat Market
235 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ
201-251-2800
http://www.europeanmeatmarket.com

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By: Barbara Ecker

Barbara Ecker — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:34:51 +0000

Here is a little history of the ‘Hungarians’ as told to me over and over by my mother when I was small. It may explain some of the quirks of foods they enjoy, and also why they seem to be Quite the independant group.
In the 4th century B.C. the Hungarian Hordes emerged West from east of the Ural Mtns led by Attila the Hun, direct decendant of Gengus Khan. They settled in an area just to the east of the U-shaped Carpathian Mtn chain. As such they settled and did not mix very readily with other nationalities. This went on for centuries, and the ‘Magyars’ almost became a ‘sub-race’ with special characteristics of face and language. As an example, if one listens to the Finnih language being spoken, one will falter and try to understand it with no success, thinking it to be Hungarian. A quirk of accents? Also, a few words are common to both Magyarol (the language) and Turkish. Yet they have no other commonnality. St Stephen (the Catholic proto-martyr) is the patron saint of Hungary. The majority of religion is of a Judeo-Christian background.
Getting back to geographical background which affects the whole psyche, the Austro-Hungarian Empire as it was known until 1917 encompassed all of modern Checkloslovakia, parts of Germany and parts of Poland on the North; while dipping into the the northern parts of Romania (Transilvania) and Yugoslavia. Thus, the food evolved into tastes quite unique.
There existed ranches, land bound and very cold in the winter, lending its way to winter vegetables like cabbage and squash, carrots, and peppers. The heaviness of sourcream in many dishes brought stamina. Grains like barley, oats, flour prevailed. A very interesting combination to say the least. Just like parts of North America, ranches were prominent in raising beef, pork, chicken, and geese. One pot meals like paprikash, goulash, etc. were popular. Heavy sweets were common even in the summer, such as apricot, marzipan (almond paste). Nuts provided natural oils, and hardwood trees like walnuts thrived.
Then there was the wild game, just like in America, but specializing in the European Red Stag. Extremely good and hearty eating. So there you have the Magyar background, strung together by neccesity.

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By: N G

N G — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:00:57 +0000

This butcher, and meat processor is just outside Toronto Ontario. They supply a lot of European Deli’s in the GTA.
Balaton Meat, 96 Corstate Ave.,
Vaughan, 905-761-1010

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By: Niki

Niki — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:42:27 +0000

Do they have Turo Rudi?

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By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:09:02 +0000

Hi Anna,
You can get some good things at Dearborn Sausage in Dearborn (of course). Also, The Fancy Pastry Shop in Allen Park has wonderful Hungarian baked goods.

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By: J Jacobs

J Jacobs — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:58:01 +0000

2210 FORT PARK & CHAMPAIGN St. in LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146 (313) 381-0654. called JUMBO MARKET …. BIONDO’S MEAT MARKET 13786 12 MILE ROAD WARREN, MI 48093 (586) 773-3060 …
There are also markets in Dearborn, MI. I used to go to Jumbos meat market on Fort St. Thay had the best Hungarian Kolbas and sullina (can’t spell it) or greasy bread. Loved it!!! They were bought out some years ago and I have moved so I’m not sure how much hungarian they do now? They also had the greatest of all, dearborn hotdogs.

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By: bigredlancer

bigredlancer — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:26:51 +0000

Here is a write-up about Barberton, Ohio’s Al’s Quality Market. The reference is the above website.

“…Since 1997 this retail Meat Market has offered a full service fresh meat case. It is especially well known for its homemade ethnic products that draw customers from an extended area. Fresh Italian, country and Hungarian as well as smoked Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak sausages are prepared daily on the premises. Products from the following Ohio companies are available here: Dr. Dan’s, Red Onion, Hungarian Noodle Company, Granny’s Cycle. 563 W. Tuscarawas Barberton, Ohio 44203 Phone: 330-753-7216…”
JJ

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By: bigredlancer

bigredlancer — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:04:39 +0000

Al’s Quality Market, 563 West Tuscarawas Avenue in Barberton, Ohio has good hot Hungarian sausage, fresh and smoked. We live in California, go back to the Akron area every year, never fail to hit Al’s. He has a small restaurant a few doors away, Al’s Corner Restaurant, 545 West Tuscarawas Avenue.
JJ

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By: Krisztina Horn

Krisztina Horn — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:43:29 +0000

In Deerfield Beach, FL there is another European Meat Market.

http://european-sausage.com/default.aspx

I will soon be visiting the Hungarian Deli in Edmonton. I’m so excited. I miss my hungarian dried sausage!!!

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By: Zsuzsi

Zsuzsi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:15:47 +0000

Quality Sausage House in Safety Harbor, FL is an option too. Products tasted better before the original owner retired, but it’s better than Pick salami…

Quality Sausage House
605 9th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-725-5705

Also, there is a deli named Budapest Bistro in Mukilteo, WA, which sells Hungarian products and homemade sausages and dishes.

Budapest Bistro
12900 Mukilteo Speedway
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 513-9846

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