Annunci Estivi! Summer Announcements!

Ciao Famiglia Gusto!

We hope these summer days are treating you well! As we round the corner into mid-August, we have a handful of updates to share with you, so please take a peek and see what might affect your Gusto plans!

First things first: next Friday, August 15th, we will be closed for dinner service as we’re hosting a private event. We will still be open for our regular daytime hours, so swing by for your morning coffee or midday meal! We’re sorry if this change throws a wrench into your Friday evening, and we appreciate your understanding.

Also: you’ve kept us busy! So busy, in fact, that we are now completely booked for catering orders from August 12th through the end of the month. We’re honored and grateful to be part of so many celebrations. If you missed the window, don’t worry—there’s always the market (and September).

Speaking of busy: we’re still on the lookout for baristas and bakers to join the Gusto family! If you or someone you know wants to work in a joyful, fast-paced, delicious-smelling environment, send them our way or have them email us at gustoitaliancafe@gmail.com. We’re happy to train and share all the Gusto secrets!

And now, for a bit of joyful news: Elena, Nick, and Lorenzo are heading to Italy! With the summer season running like a dream (thanks to our incredible team!), they’re sneaking away for a well-deserved break to celebrate Ferragosto the Italian way—sun, family, rest, and lots of pasta. Keep showing up and supporting our home team while they’re away, and stay tuned right here for snapshots and stories from their travels!

While you’re here, don’t forget the market is stocked with all your Italian grocery essentials! Fresh pasta, sauces, cheeses, snacks, wine, and pantry favorites. Whether you're planning a Sunday supper or a picnic by the lake, we’ve got what you need!

And now… the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

The results of our Re Dei Panini competition are in!

🥉 Third Place: The Caprese – 15.5% of your votes

🥈 Second Place: The Firenze – 16%

Any guesses before we crown the king?

👑 First Place, by a landslide, with a whopping 36.5% of the votes: The Milano!

Poor Palermo... maybe next year. Full results are below, so you can see where your favorite landed.

Milano - 36.5%

Firenze - 16%

Caprese - 15.5%

Arezzo - 11.5%

Sicilia - 8%

Napoli - 5%

Roma - 3%

Messina - 2.5%

Palermo - 0% (Not a single vote! 😭) We recommend you give it a try!

As always, thank you for being part of the Gusto community. We love cooking for you, laughing with you, and sharing these sweet, messy, beautiful seasons together.

Buon Appetito

Elena & Nick