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Domenica del Super Bowl! Super Bowl Sunday!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! Our Valentine’s Dinner is right around the corner, and we are counting down the days. If you’ve already reserved your table, thank you! Just a gentle reminder to please reach out and let us know which entrée you and your Valentine would like so we can make the night feel seamless and special. This is your last call for Super Bowl Party Boxes ! For $150, we’ll take care of the food so you can focus on the game (and the commercials). Each box feeds a
John Fownes
13 minutes ago


Club Italiano! Italian Club!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! We hope this note finds you warm, well, and craving something delicious. Winter has a quieter rhythm, but our hearts (and kitchen) are very full, and we’re excited to share a few special moments coming up at Gusto! First, we are so happy to invite you to the very first Gusto Italian Club meeting! Thursday, January 29th , upstairs from 5:30-7:30pm . In just under two hours, we’ll explore two beloved regions of Italy (Tuscany and Lazio) through food, w
John Fownes
Jan 21


Primo Incontro del Club Italiano! First Italian Club Meetup!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! You've all been waiting and we're ready to announce our very first Italian Club meetup at the end of the month! On Thursday, January 29th , we’ll set the table with food and wine, just bring your appetite and curiosity! There will be a live opera singer to help spark conversation as we explore and discuss the many beautiful regions of Italy. It'll be a cozy night among friends, with a distinctly Italian soul! Upstairs at Gusto, things are getting a l
John Fownes
Jan 13


Anno Nuovo, Nuovi Noi! New Year, New Us!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First, a small schedule change for the next few weeks during the slow season. Gusto Market will be closed on Tuesdays , just for now. And as a reminder, we also won’t be serving Thursday night dinners throughout the winter. Thank you for always rolling with us as the seasons change, your flexibility means more than you know! We also have some bittersweet news to share. One of our incredibly talented chefs, George, is heading off toward an exciting new
John Fownes
Jan 6


Buon Anno! Happy New Year!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First things first: there are fewer than 10 seats remaining for our New Year’s Eve dinner this Wednesday. This is your last chance ever to celebrate with us in 2025! If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time! Looking ahead to this Friday, we’ll be hosting a private event upstairs, so dinner will be available downstairs only. Make sure to make your reservation so we can save you a seat — we’d hate to miss you! As winter settles in, our din
John Fownes
Dec 30, 2025


Biglietto di Natale! Christmas Card!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! Happy Holidays to you all! As we come to the close of another beautiful year, our hearts are so full. Thank you for making 2025 such a fun, flavorful, and memorable year. From shared bottles of wine to weeknight dinners that turned into long conversations, you’ve helped La Famiglia Gusto grow in ways we couldn't image! Join us next Wednesday, New Year’s Eve , for a very special dinner starting at 6:30pm . We’re hosting an intimate four-course dining
John Fownes
Dec 23, 2025


Fretta delle Vacanze! The Holiday Rush!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First, a gentle but urgent reminder: tomorrow is the last day we’re accepting catering orders for the holidays. Many items have already sold out, so if you’re hoping to bring a little Gusto to your table, please give us a call as soon as you can to check availability. We’d love to be part of your celebrations if we still can! Tomorrow evening is our final wine tasting of the year ! We’ll be pouring a mix of brand new wines and some of our bestselling
John Fownes
Dec 17, 2025


Degustazione di Vini! Wine Tasting!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 18th ! We’re hosting our last wine tasting of the year at Gusto Market , and we’d love to raise a glass with you. Come sip a few special bottles we’ve selected for the season from 4-6pm ; and if you take home a bottle you enjoyed, just stroll across the street for dinner at the café and we’ll take 15% off your meal that night! The deadline for holiday preorders is December 21st ! We’ve been busy in th
John Fownes
Dec 10, 2025


La Stagione Delle Feste! The Holiday Season!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First things first: our final wine tasting of the year is almost here! On Thursday, December 18th , we’re opening a few special bottles at Gusto Market and inviting you to join us for one last cozy sip of the season. Come sample with us from 4-6pm , linger a bit, and if a bottle steals your heart, take one home—and enjoy 15% off your dinner that night as a thank-you for celebrating with us. And while you’re here, don’t forget to sign up for Gusto R
John Fownes
Dec 3, 2025


Cambio di Stagione! Switching Seasons!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! As we bundle up for the season and gather the people we love close, we wanted to reach out and share what’s happening this week at Gusto! First things first: Thanksgiving is upon us! If you preordered food for your holiday table, don’t forget to swing by tomorrow (Wednesday 11/26) to pick up your goodies . We’ll have everything ready and waiting to help make your feast a little easier! We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our team can celebrate
John Fownes
Nov 25, 2025


Scadenza Imminente! Deadline Coming Up!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First, we’d love to invite you to join us at Gusto Market this Thursday, November 20 from 4-6pm , for a very special wine tasting . We’ve put together a beautiful spread of charcuterie and small bites, the kind you linger over while catching up with old friends. We’ll have a few different wines to explore, discover, and maybe even fall in love with. Buy a bottle and receive 15% off if you join us for dinner at Gusto Italian Cafe as our little thank-you
John Fownes
Nov 18, 2025


Nuove Offerte sul Mercato! New Offerings at the Market!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! The Market has been buzzing lately, and we’re thrilled to tell you that we now have everything you need to make your very own Gusto-quality pizzas at home — no food truck required! You can now pick up our pizza dough, fresh mozzarella, homemade sauce, and all the toppings your heart desires, straight from our Market . Whether it’s a family pizza night or a cozy evening with friends, you can bring the taste of Gusto right into your kitchen. And speaki
John Fownes
Nov 12, 2025


Gratitudine e Lealtà! Gratitude & Loyalty!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! We hope this note finds you happy, cozy, and surrounded by good food and good company. There’s been so much happening lately at Gusto Italian Café that we wanted to sit down and share a little of it with you — as we would with dear friends gathered around the table. This Sunday (11/9) , we’ll be at the Lakes Region Bridal Show from noon to three at Church Landing , and we’d love for you to stop by and say hello. It’s always such a joy to meet so many
John Fownes
Nov 5, 2025


Pensando al Ringraziamento! Thinking about Thanksgiving!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! What a month October turned out to be! From our magical Super Moon Harvest Dinner to celebrating our win as Best Coffee Shop in NH , and watching the numbers climb toward our 1,000th online order , we’re filled with gratitude and excitement! None of it would have been possible without you. Thank you all for making this past month one we’ll remember for a long time! As we cozy up and move into November, we have a few things to share. If you’ve ever wan
John Fownes
Oct 28, 2025


Piani per il 2026! Plans for 2026!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First off, we’re on the lookout for a few new faces to join our Gusto family! We’re currently hiring for a chef and a baker to help us share more incredible creations with all of you. If you or someone you know might be a great fit, please send a resume and cover letter to gustoitaliancafe@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you! We’re also searching for the best interior designer in the Lakes Region (someone who knows Gusto and understands our hear
John Fownes
Oct 21, 2025


Stagione Spettrale! Spooky Season!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! First and foremost, we’re celebrating two birthdays this week ! Today is Bob’s big day! If you’ve visited our Market, you’ve likely seen his friendly face helping to keep everything running smoothly. On Saturday, we’re raising a glass to Elena , one of our incredible owners who pours her heart into making Gusto what it is! If you see either of them this week, please join us in wishing them the happiest of birthdays! We’re also thrilled to share a big
John Fownes
Oct 14, 2025


Balla con Gusto! Dance with Gusto!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! What a night! Our Super Moon Harvest Dinner was such a great time! Thank you to everyone who joined us under that...
John Fownes
Oct 7, 2025


Superluna e Super Cena! Super Moon & Super Dinner!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! Our Hunter’s Super Moon Dinner is just around the corner, next Monday, October 6th ! A Tuscan-inspired feast...
John Fownes
Sep 30, 2025


La Vendemmia si Avvicina! Harvest Approaches!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! The season of harvest is upon us, and here at Gusto, it feels like everything is ripening at once — flavors,...
John Fownes
Sep 24, 2025


Caccia, Matcha, Gotcha! Hunt, Tea, We Have It!
Ciao Famiglia Gusto! The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and here at Gusto we’re overflowing with newness and excitement that we...
John Fownes
Sep 17, 2025
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