Well, I was told that these..."grocery stores" (he still has trouble with some of the terminology of the 1950s) was the place to go to for basic food purchases. Something as common as pig's lard SHOULD be here, especially so near Christmas!

But I suppose I will have to try the butcher's then. Thank you signore for your help. I am still getting used to this town and its strange names; I assure you that normally, I am not this clueless.