We’ll Be Right Back! Millvale Shop Taking a Hiatus
Our Millvale location is taking a temporary hiatus.
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He was my pal and I hope he thought of me in the same way. On Friday, our neighbor and customer, Mr. Cardillo, passed away. I met Mr. Cardillo about 15 years ago when I was trying to open tazza doro. A few neighbors were opposed to a coffee shop opening on Highland Ave and he was one of them…but he was sitting on the fence, so to speak, waiting to hear more about my plan. Through the 2 year process of zoning hearings, community meetings and community building Mr Cardillo became a supporter and customer. We became friends!
We spent many days sharing an espresso, a sfogliatelle, and stories about being Italian, the “old country”, planting and growing a garden. I think Mr Cardillo only met my mom once or twice but there wasn’t a time he didn’t ask “how’s mama?” I came to realize one day he asked out of shear respect…respect for me and what my mom means to me!
As most of you know, I tend to wear cycling caps while I’m working. On this particular day I had a new one on, Cinelli, maker of Italian bikes. Mr Cardillo really liked the cap and I gave it to him. Really glad I took this picture of him sitting at the shop wearing the Cinelli cap!
Arrivederci paisano!
Our Millvale location is taking a temporary hiatus.
We are going to u