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Martino's Now Open for Business; Grand Opening Jan. 19

Martino's Liquors and New York Style Deli open for business on Route 1 South.

A new package store and upscale delicatessen on Route 1 South is now serving up sandwiches and other fare New York style.

Martino's Liquors and New York Style Deli at 202 Newbury St. opened its doors for business shortly before Christmas and plans to hold a grand opening celebration later this week.

Proprietor Frank Martino of Topsfield received for a fast-food operation and to sell alcohol at the store -- .

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Now customers at Martino's can peruse fine wines, liquors, beers, gift baskets and chocolates or pick up some fresh pastrami, corned beef, brisquet, artisan cheeses, kosher products or a sandwich at the full-service deli.

Martino's also sells various imported items such as olive oil, pastas and gourmet crackers, and there's a cigar display room and a coffee bar brewing up gourmet java, espresso, cappuccino and teas.

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And there's plenty more offered at the store, which puts some vacant commercial space back into productive use. The plaza was formerly home to Countrywide Home Loans and has been mostly empty for two or three years, although there is also an office for .

Martino's store hours are 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon - 6 p.m. on Sunday. You can also call in your order at 978-717-5656.

An announcement says fresh products that customers might not easily find in most small grocery stores or sandwich shops do come straight to the Route 1 store from New York and other locations.

The owners, Frank and Kristi Martino, operate the Topsfield Commons function facility in Topsfield and also own Black Tie Espresso and The Rodeo Grill, which is a catering business. They say they are passionate about food, beverages and entertainment.

The grand opening is planned for Jan. 19 at noon.


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