Our
story begins in 1952, in the small fishing village of Mola di
Bari, in Puglia - the region best known as the heel of Italy's
"boot." There, Antonio Vetrati met and married Maria
Innamorato. With his family held close to his heart, & with
little money, no plans and speaking only a few words of English,
Antonio traveled to the United States and found work in a New
Jersey pizzeria. There he rediscovered his passion for the food
of his childhood and the fond memories of watching his mother
in the kitchen preparing family meals.
Antonio
opened his first pizzeria and was soon able to send for his
family. Maria, 10 year old Paolo and 8 year old Arianna. Since
then, 25 years have passed - and five successful restaurants
are still pleasing the people of New Jersey. With Maria's recipes
and Paolo and his wife Liza's love for the cuisine of their
native Italy, the family legacy will continue here in Historic
Downtown Chandler.
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