Today we connect with Ann Morelli. Ann and her husband, Tom opened Morelli’s Deli in 1998. For the past 28 years, this dynamic duo and their staff have been serving up some of the best hot beef, deli sandwiches, and soups to the Kenosha community. Ann talks about her and Tom’s past experience with convenience stores which led to their success taking over what was formerly Southport Pantry and prior to that White Hen Pantry as well as how overcoming struggles forced them to evolve from a simple convenience store to a full-on neighborhood delicatessen.

Morelli’s Deli, 7506 7th Ave is open seven days a week, Monday – Fridays at 7am, Weekends at 9am. Check out their website here, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to get up on their latest specials!

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on May 18th, 2026.

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