Giuseppe’s Pastacaffé stakes a claim on familiy tradition in the heart of Pierremont

Chef Sergio Moya thinly slices law, Gio and Natalie Brucia, along with healthier. We use the freshest farm-fresh, smoked mozzarella as he makes partner Jimmy Orellana, decided to open organic, cage-free eggs and the best Semolina flour with a pinch of sea salt in our preparations for the evening meal Pastacaffé with Chef Giuseppe as “Ambassador” at Giuseppe’s Pastacaffé, the chic blackand-white restaurant on the corner of Pierremont and Atlanta.

After Chef Giuseppe Brucia closed his landmark restaurant, Ristorante Giuseppe, in June, his son and daughter-in- for the new family business, said Natalie.

Pastacaffé is a friendly, casual place with comfortable seating. Moderately priced, it’s a great place to go for good conversation with a nice glass of wine and deliciously prepared Italian food made from the best ingredients.

“We just love ta, and our pasp a s t a base,” said Natalie.

Breakfast diners can have a variety of coffee options to go with a croissant, panini or brioche. Lunch and dinner pastas are made with the best cheeses and house-made pasta, with the option of artisan, gluten-free or spinach pastas. Pomodoro, Bechamel, Alfredo and fresh tomato with basil sauces are enriched with quality olive oil and cream. Add-ons include shrimp, chicken and is so meatballs or add a cup of Soup del m u c h Giorno or one of four salads.

Panini sandwich options use fine Italian meats like Prosciutto, salame and meatballs with smoked mozzarella, asiago and other quality ingredients and come with a cup of soup, a small pasta salad or Caesar salad. Several delicious desserts and a kid’s menu are also available.

“We want the food to shine in an atmosphere that will take people into a little piece of Italy. We want people to enjoy themselves and enjoy everything we have to offer,” said Natalie.

From 3 to 6 p.m. some of the best Italian wines are available for $5 a glass. Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursday, 920 Pierremont Road,

Suite 110, phone 946- 8698.

– Kathleen Ward