Chef and owner Bill Miner set out to create hand crafted artisanal salumi with time-tested old-world processes, so he planned and launched il porcellino salumi in 2015 out of the desire for his artisanal charcuterie to be made and sold in a retail store in Denver, CO. The small deli and salumeria received many early praises upon opening. Denver’s Best New Deli, Top 10 New Restaurant, and Best New Sandwich shop were among the accolades. However, charcuterie remained the basis and focus of the business. Every sandwich and dish that was recognized featured the cured meats made in-house.