originally started in 1924 as Progress Grocery. Founded by Bartholomew Perrone as he entered the United States in New Orleans with cousins and began an "imported" food local grocery store. The cousins split into two different groceries in the French Quarter and the rest is history. The muffuletta sandwich was created by local merchants from the French Quarter that visited Central Grocery and Progress Grocery. Today, the Perrone family and the Tusa family remain friends and support one another in their business ventures. Through the years the grocery evolved from supplying Italian Americans, to tourist goods and foods, and finally went strictly wholesale as Perrone and Sons. Now our famous muffuletta sandwiches, our stuffed artichokes, and other delicacies can be found in local and metropolitan grocery stores, delis, and more importantly, in the finer restaurants in the New Orleans area. We import only the finest cheeses, olive oils, vinegars, spices and anything a finer restaurant would need. Now in our 4th generation with the 5th generation ready to grow into the business, we hope you enjoy our many products.
