Larder Delicatessen and Bakery

This deli-bakery boosts their great sandwiches and pastries by using koji. The Japanese fungus can speed up the fermentation and curing process, fast-forwarding cuts into charcuterie fixings. The koji-fication of pastrami often adds another layer of umami flavor and salty sweetness, and each batch tastes a little different. Their menu is a daily surprise revealed on Instagram, which keeps fans on their toes. It’s a busy neighborhood spot that looks like an old general store, thanks to lots of wood paneling and jars of fermenting vegetables. The line often stretches down the block, so grab some caffeine next door at Rising Star Coffee Roasters while you wait.