Delicatessen
Delicatessen
Delicatessen (pronunciation: /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/), often abbreviated as deli, is a term originating from the German language, specifically from the word Delikatessen, which itself is a borrowing from French délicatesse, meaning "delicious things (to eat)". The root word is delicate which in its Latin form, delicatus, signifies "giving pleasure, delightful, pleasing".
A delicatessen is a retail establishment that sells a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods. Delicatessen originated in Germany during the 18th century and spread to the United States in the mid-19th century. European immigrants to the United States, especially Ashkenazi Jews, popularized the delicatessen in American culture beginning in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Charcuterie: A French term for a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit.
- Gourmet: A cultural ideal associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, characterized by refined, even elaborate preparations and presentations of aesthetically balanced meals.
- Bakery: An establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies.
- Butchery: A shop where a butcher sells meats, often includes poultry and sometimes wild game.
- Grocery Store: A retail store that primarily sells food, either fresh or preserved. Large grocery stores stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delicatessen
- Wikipedia's article - Delicatessen
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