Bottega Bernard & The Sicilian Merchant

Bottega Bernard & the Sicilian Merchant is a charming grocery shop in Catskill, offering a carefully curated mix of premium pantry goods, small-batch prepared foods, and specialty imports from Sicily—alongside handcrafted items like soaps, candles, and dried flowers.

The store is the joint creation of Rebecca Bernard, a New York native with a background in food and beverage sales, and her partner Salvatore Pluchino, a Sicilian-born food entrepreneur and founder of the artisanal brand Seligo.

“Bottega reflects the handmade products we create, while Sicilian Merchant speaks to Salvo’s dedication to sourcing beautiful, artisan goods from his homeland.”