A LITTLE STORE WITH BIG SURPRISES
Nestled in Dayton, OH, Jerardi’s Little Store is a truly unique location where guests can enjoy an exceptional deli and wine experience. Jerardi’s Little Store offers a five-star, distinctive style cuisine, superior customer service, and an award-winning wine selection focusing on French and Italian.
DELI. GOODNESS.
Gourmet sandwiches, dinners or desserts
DELI
In 1994, Eric Jerardi took over a business known as The Little Store, located in Dayton, Ohio just down the road from The Dayton International Airport. Now called Jerardi’s Little Store, it quickly blossomed into an important establishment selling traditional sandwiches and other deli fare. Today, his options have grown from his #1 selling chicken salad to other freshly prepared items. Jerardi’s also offers the finest in fresh fish and meats.
Since its opening, Jerardi’s Little Store has consistently received the highest of accolades from both the food and wine industry . This location has become a Dayton institution and recognized as Dayton’s Top Wine & Deli shop.
Jerardi’s Little Store creates seasonal menus that will change throughout the year, while staples like chicken salad, crab cakes, sushi grade tuna and organic grass fed beef are consistent, year-round favorites.
WINE
For 25 years, Eric Jerardi has developed a master palette for picking the best wines for his customers. Through his successful career in the wine business, he has hosted two documentary films entitled, Get Real Wine Series: Napa & Sonoma and the follow up Get Real Wine: Bordeaux, France.
These projects have taken Eric to such places as Chateau Margaux, Cos d'Estournel, Château Gazin, Chateau Saint Georges, Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere and many other locations throughout Bordeaux along with several locations in Napa Valley.
The best part is stopping in Jerardi’s Little Store to see the European influenced wine offerings. Eric carries many great wines at exceptional price points from $5.00 to $5000, and is eager to share his knowledge and passion for wine with his customers!
WINE CLUB
Never be without great wine! We know you love wine and we want to make it easy to receive our best selects for the month! – right to your door or you can pick up at our store. Our wine club keeps you stocked up to share great wine with your family and friends.
FROM OUR KITCHEN
ERIC JERARDI/Owner
Eric Jerardi owns and operates Jerardi's Little Store in Dayton, OH. He started this endeavor nearly 25 years ago and has built a reputation and business that is known for the very best in fine wine, imported beer, food and catering. With a focus on the highest quality and standards, The Little Store has become a destination for wine and food lovers throughout the region.
Being a notable wine expert and enthusiast, Eric has written and hosted two documentary works on location in Napa Valley and Bordeaux France entitled "The Get Real Wine Series."
In addition to being an accomplished chef, Eric is one of the areas most notable musician with a career spanning more than two decades. He has released 7 CD’s since 1997 and has worked with some of the industry’s best producers and
musicians, from producer David Z [Prince, Fine Young Cannibals, Johnny Lang] to recording with famed keyboardist Chuck Leavell [Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton].
Jerardi began his musical career with winning a battle of the bands contest in 1989 at Ohio University. Two years later, Jerardi won another contest at OU, which secured a spot on MTV as the Midwest’s Best Unsigned College Band. Over the years, he has shared the stage with Little Feat, Robin Trower, and Jim Belushi at the House of Blues, Chicago and LA; played with Eric Johnson on Cape Cod; jammed with Keith Urban, Wynonna, and Kenny Chesney in Nashville; and headlined B.B. Kings in Memphis, Nashville, LA, and Manhattan.
He has played in countless blues festivals, major concerts, and a myriad of other shows around the country for the last 30 years as well as
Eric Jerardi
picking up sponsorships with Budweiser, Fender Guitars, and SIT Strings, Stella Artois, Clarendelle Wines and Cantera Negra Tequila.
AWARDS:
*Butler Township - Citizen of the Year 2005 *Vandalia Butler Outstanding Alumnus 2011
