I went into Vari’s about six years ago in preparation for a crostoli binge and was laughed at when I asked if they had EFTPOS. As Mamma Spaghetti might say, “she isa think a we have da EFTPOS! Mamma MIA!”. Another time I went there to buy coffee for work, and hence asked for a receipt (petty cash), and was given a handwritten brown-ish sheet with their details – circa 1975 - including a five digit phone number. I don’t think anyone had asked for a receipt in a long time.
Vari’s has since snazzed up its facade slightly but you still get the vibe that it’s in no rush to hit 2010. Despite its cosy size, Vari’s is filled with magical Italian treats that will make you fat but content. Go there to get crostoli, pecorino, panin, prosciutto and Il Globo rather than from that soulless supermercato. Just remember, it’s cash only.
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