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Armandino Batali: A Culinary Legacy from Seattle to Fame
12/24/2025
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Story summary
- Armandino Batali, known for his Seattle deli Salumi, is highlighted in this family culinary history.
- After retiring, he returned to school, interned, and launched his business.
- His grandfather, Angelo Merlino, established a food-importing business and grocery store in Seattle.
- Batali's son, Mario Batali, gained fame as a chef in New York.
- Batali's father, Armando Batali, operated a feed business in central Washington.
