Specialty markets offer great finds

Here's a tip for her fellow readers from Jenette Wynne: L.A. Price Market, 4972 S. Maryland Parkway, is, she said, "definitely worth checking out, as they carry a bit of everything!" Recent reader queries that Wynne said could be satisfied at the market include those for pearl sugar, broken sugar, sesame seeds by the pound, vanilla sugar, vanilla powder, extra-long spaghetti, tongue lunch meat, poppy-seed filling and smoked mozzarella. Other local treasure troves for all things offbeat include the International Marketplace, 5000 S. Decatur Blvd., and Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave. The home-delivery catalog on the latter's Web site, www.villagemeatandwine.com, has a long list. ...

And speaking of Village Meat: Owner Chris Jensen e-mailed that of the 26 varieties of homemade sausage he carries, the Swedish potato -- sought by reader Heather DeMaris -- is among the most popular. ...

And speaking of sausage: For "Buffalo Bob" Rusnack, who's looking for rope-style Polish sausage, Paulette Juryn and Phillip Mlynek recommended the Polish Deli, 5900 W. Charleston Blvd,, and Larry's Great Western Meats, 420 S. Valley View Blvd. ...

For Mimi Singer, Gretchen Stamos said Marzetti's balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing could be found at Big Lots at 8140 S. Eastern Ave. ...

For Karen Korsnas, who is looking for Wheatena, Michele Bonelli suggested Whole Foods Market at 100 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson; there's another Whole Foods at 8855 S. Charleston Blvd. ...

For Jenni Smith, Patti Lindsay said V8 Picante flavor can be found at Smith's at 3850 E. Flamingo Road. ...

For Paul Utes, Marv Unell said Collins cherry juice can be ordered through the company's Web site at www.collinsbrothersinc.com, or (800) 621-8342. ..

For Virginia Emerson, Randi Youngberg said Snow's Corn Chowder can be found at 99 Cents Only stores. ...

More on spinach-and-cheese ravioli in nonspinach pasta: John Bisci Jr. suggested Siena Deli, 2250 E. Tropicana Ave. ...

And for Marilyn Watts and other readers who wondered if Justino's Deli has relocated, Christopher N. Paulucci e-mailed to say unfortunately not, adding, "my parents, Sam and Debbie, only cook nowadays for their grandchildren," adding that Watts' query four years after they closed "definitely made our day."

Reader requests: Sandra Martinez is looking for Golden Griddle Syrup. ...

Skip Gardner is looking for sorghum. ...

Bob and Val Taber are looking for Stella D'oro sesame breadsticks. ...

Janis Rice is wondering if a local restaurant called Little Mexico has relocated. ...

Patty Romeo is looking for Santa Barbara Roasted Garlic Salsa and Rod's Classic Caesar salad dressing. ...

Shirley Chapian is looking for Armenian pizza. ...

Gale Frank is looking for Progresso black bean soup. ...

Jane Stringfellow is looking for VIP tart shells. ...

Bob Ritenour is looking for Chinese restaurants that serve hot and sour (not sweet) Mongolian Beef. ...

And James Crone is looking for blue marlin steaks and Wise Cheese Waffies.

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