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DINING

What is soupy and why is it an obsession in Westerly? Take a look.

Westerly's David Giorno checks out his soupy as it cures and dries in a secret location. The photo is from "Westerly's Gold: Sweet, Spicy, and Full of Tradition," a film by Chris Walsh. He said some families keep the location of their drying space secret to guard against soupy theft.
Westerly's David Giorno checks out his soupy as it cures and dries in a secret location. The photo is from "Westerly's Gold: Sweet, Spicy, and Full of Tradition," a film by Chris Walsh. He said some families keep the location of their drying space secret to guard against soupy theft.
Provided By Chris Walsh
A family photo of soupy production with, from left, Peter Stenhouse, Lou Toscano, Kevin Christina and Nick Toscano. Lou is stuffing the casings, joined by his cousin, Stenhouse, and nephews.
A family photo of soupy production with, from left, Peter Stenhouse, Lou Toscano, Kevin Christina and Nick Toscano. Lou is stuffing the casings, joined by his cousin, Stenhouse, and nephews.
Provided By Lou Toscano
At last year's SoupyFest at Westerly's United Theatre, actor Steve Schirripa was the host and awarded the gold for the best local soupy.
At last year's SoupyFest at Westerly's United Theatre, actor Steve Schirripa was the host and awarded the gold for the best local soupy.
Provided By United Theatre/George Corrigan
The Gingerella family makes their soupy for the "Westerly's Gold" documentary.
The Gingerella family makes their soupy for the "Westerly's Gold" documentary.
Provided By Chris Walsh
A lineup of soupy, or soppressata, at Westerly Packing Company.
A lineup of soupy, or soppressata, at Westerly Packing Company.
Gail Ciampa/The Providence Journal