Luigi’s Handmade Italian Food has endured for more than 60 years, and Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli for 34 years both run by families that built their business on recipes passed down from immigrant grandparents. We talked with family members at both to hear their stories. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
It’s hard enough in normal times for restaurants to weather the ups and downs of an ever-changing industry. The pandemic has posed a unique and difficult challenge, but two local eateries that have fed loyal customers for decades have made it through and are our focus today.
Luigi’s Handmade Italian Food has endured for more than 60 years, and Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli for 34 years both run by families that built their business on recipes passed down from immigrant grandparents. We talked with family members at both to hear their stories.