FOOD

Rocco’s Italian Deli

Clarence Tabb Jr.
The Detroit News
The front entrance of Rocco's Italian Deli on Cass in Detroit near Wayne State. The menu offers 11 sandwich choices predominantly based on cured and roasted meats and Italian cheeses on crusty Italian rolls, and three salads to balance things out.
The front entrance of Rocco's Italian Deli on Cass in Detroit near Wayne State. The menu offers 11 sandwich choices predominantly based on cured and roasted meats and Italian cheeses on crusty Italian rolls, and three salads to balance things out.
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"Someone's Been In the Garden Again" veggie sandwich, (roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini, roasted red and yellow peppers, roasted onion, sharp provolone and basil aioli.
"Someone's Been In the Garden Again" veggie sandwich, (roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini, roasted red and yellow peppers, roasted onion, sharp provolone and basil aioli.
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A crowded dining area during the lunch hour. The Rocco premise is this: peruse the menu and order before sitting down. The food, served atop paper-lined baskets on metal trays, will be brought out when ready.
A crowded dining area during the lunch hour. The Rocco premise is this: peruse the menu and order before sitting down. The food, served atop paper-lined baskets on metal trays, will be brought out when ready.
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From left, co-owners, Jeff Guido, 54, and Kyle Mrkva, 31, with some of their sandwiches.
From left, co-owners, Jeff Guido, 54, and Kyle Mrkva, 31, with some of their sandwiches.
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IL Rocco sandwich, (hot soppressata, mortadella, fontina, spicy red pepper relish and garlic-lemon aioli.)
IL Rocco sandwich, (hot soppressata, mortadella, fontina, spicy red pepper relish and garlic-lemon aioli.)
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Giardiniere pickled veggies, (center) sits on display in the front counter.
Giardiniere pickled veggies, (center) sits on display in the front counter.
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Hanna Guido, 25, cashes out a customer at the new sandwich shop.
Hanna Guido, 25, cashes out a customer at the new sandwich shop.
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"Want Nonna to Make You a Meatball ?" sandwich, (house meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and grated parmesan.)
"Want Nonna to Make You a Meatball ?" sandwich, (house meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and grated parmesan.)
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Noah Hall, 21, sandwich specialist, brings orders to l-r, Tim Nutt, 41, of Detroit and Jason Flack, 42, of Detroit during the lunch hour.
Noah Hall, 21, sandwich specialist, brings orders to l-r, Tim Nutt, 41, of Detroit and Jason Flack, 42, of Detroit during the lunch hour.
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"Someone's Been In the Garden Again" veggie sandwich, (roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini, roasted red and yellow peppers, roasted onion, sharp provolone and basil aioli.)
"Someone's Been In the Garden Again" veggie sandwich, (roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini, roasted red and yellow peppers, roasted onion, sharp provolone and basil aioli.)
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A deli case is filled with cured meats, olives and cheeses for those who want to buy ingredients to take home.
A deli case is filled with cured meats, olives and cheeses for those who want to buy ingredients to take home.
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Green and Black Olives sits on display inside the deli counter.
Green and Black Olives sits on display inside the deli counter.
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The chalkboard menu on display.
The chalkboard menu on display.
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From left,  Stephanie McClung, 28, and Christina Williams, 36, both on lunch break from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), enjoy lunch with a friend.
From left, Stephanie McClung, 28, and Christina Williams, 36, both on lunch break from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), enjoy lunch with a friend.
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Noah Hall, 21, sandwich specialist, makes a sandwich inside the kitchen.
Noah Hall, 21, sandwich specialist, makes a sandwich inside the kitchen.
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Customers eat at the bar during the lunch hour.
Customers eat at the bar during the lunch hour.
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Michelle Szewczyk, 27, a Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry student, enjoys her lunch with a friend.
Michelle Szewczyk, 27, a Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry student, enjoys her lunch with a friend.
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The side rear entrance of the restaurant.
The side rear entrance of the restaurant.
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