Lily Rosina and her mother Flor Pidnano are the heart and soul behind Dominick’s Meat & Deli in the strip mall on the corner of Ehrlich Road and Hutchinson Road in Carrollwood.
The Peruvian-born duo bought the restaurant at 5309 Ehrlich Road four years ago, but kept the Dominick’s name since the 25-year-old restaurant already had a dedicated following. Dominick’s may be quaint on the inside, but they offer over 50 items on their menu including Cuban sandwiches, philly steaks, gyros and hot dinner specials. They also provide catering.
This week, Patch's resident foodie Gina Melton sat down with Lily Rosina to talk about their family restaurant.
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Patch: How do you and your mother work together?
Lily Rosina (LR): I stay to the front of the house and help with food prep, and my mother does all the cooking.
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Patch: How long have you been in the United States?
LR: We moved from Peru over 10 years ago.
Patch: What’s your favorite item on the menu?
LR: I love the Philly steak sandwiches. It’s the cheese that makes it so good!
Patch: Is that a customer favorite, too?
LR: Our Cuban sandwiches and the philly sandwiches are the most popular.
Patch: At your house, what would I find in your fridge?
LR: Milk and eggs.
Patch: Where do you like to eat in Carrollwood?
LR: TGI Friday’s.
Patch: Any specials at your restaurant?
LR: We have a hot dinner special every night. It’s always a meat dish and accompanied by rice and beans.
Patch: What do you think makes a good cook?
LR: Everything has to be homemade- that’s our belief. That, and using quality ingredients are they keys to cooking good food. That’s our philosophy at Dominick’s—everything is homemade!