Mouth-Watering Memories of Old Enfield Meat Store

ENFIELD, CT — Last week's Picture Enfield - Then and Now photo of Ragno's Market was a tremendous smash with readers, setting new records for the column by generating over 890 Facebook likes and producing nearly 100 comments about the business, its owners and their favorite delicacies. Here are just some of the memories that were shared.

• "They had the best deli roast beef ever!!" - Donna Barsalou
• "I think Ragno’s was responsible for increasing waist sizes for us at the Fire Department! Damn I miss those lunches!" - Paul Nabors
• "I remember Mr. Ragno making me try some meat in his sauce...after he asked if I liked it, he told me it was rabbit! I was 6 years old... Think that's why I gave up meat." - Kathleen Tallarita-Lombardi
• "Loved Sal "Oregano" Ragno. He was kind, funny and a fabulous cook. He and his wife Jean were hard workers along with their children. It was a family affair!" - Cindy Cerrato Daly
• "Miss Mrs. Ragno - she used to sit outside with me and my friend every night and made me the best tortellini soup when i was not feeling well. Loved hearing about the old days from her." - Diane Bevilacqua Read
• "Loved their grinders. Roast beef was always rare." - Lori Cimino Stevens
• "As I recall, Mr. Ragno used to sing opera while he cooked. Loved his eggplant grinders!" - Martha Alaimo
• "The best subs ever." - Bob Worton
• "Best chicken ever!" - Carol Teresa Gucwa
• "The best breakfast ever. Sal was an awesome guy... miss those days." - Ron Hunt
• "My dad was an exterminator in Enfield. He sometimes took me with him and we'd stop here for grinders. My mouth still waters thinking about them!" - Deena Rollet
• "I miss that place. Sal always treated you like family. And you never left hungry." - Troy Rowland
• "The best steak grinder ever! Loved Ragno’s!" - George Temple
• "I loved his meatballs. He used to do takeout meals. I'd pick them up on the way home. Yummy." - Ginny Higley

Photo courtesy of Picture Enfield

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