Grassia's Italian Market Spice Company
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949 South 9th Street
This family business began in 1902 when Giovanni Grassia sold goods from a green cart pulled by a white horse. Today Grassia's is truly international, selling blends such as "Chinese Five Spice," "Crab Boil," and "Garam Masala" in addition to oregano, basil and garlic.