What's behind Dal-Italia Deli... |
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Little did we know that the trials of 2020 were going to be a blessing in disguise. Fabio's was one of the first to re-open its' doors, but we had the time to create and launch a new and exciting business - Dal-Italia! Coming from a family of Italian restauranteurs, pasta is a passion...and suddenly, an idea sprang into view - a fresh pasta factory in Hermanus. Finding pasta making machines was elementary...Italian restauranteurs know exactly where to find them! And, as it turned out, the timing couldn't have been better. A venue was chosen, and of-course, as there were no customers anyway, the organisation could go ahead without any inconvenience. So, the machines were delivered, connected in, cleaned and serviced. Secret recipes were handed down the family and the staff training began (the instructor was one of the family...of-course!). Finally trial runs were completed and pasta appeared on the table, and customers carried it out of the doors. Dal-Italia, the pasta factory, was born... |
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"I wonder if Dal-Italia could become a deli?" The idea became a concept. The concept took shape. Little by little, shelves, chillers, coolers, slicers (and anything else that looked remotely useful) was carefully borrowed (purchased if really necessary!), moved, serviced and installed. Suppliers were sought and stock purchased. Over the coming months empty space turned into Deli space, and the Deli slowly started to generate retail activity. We have moved on to 2021, Fabio was standing in the Deli's kitchen, a well appointed restaurant type kitchen, thinking ... that imagination quietly ticking over. Before you knew it, tables and chairs appeared. The Dal-Italia Deli became the Dal-Italia Deli & Coffee Shop serving light dining during the day. Since then we have added Deli Dining, an exclsive evening dining event that happens about once each week. We have developed the courtyard, so that (when the weather is being kind) you can enjoy coffee stops, lunch or Deli Dining al-fresco. The business is still evolving steadily. The product range is growing nicely. We have an off-sales liquer licence. In-fact, to keep up with the developments, frequent visits are essential ... and to immerse yourself properly in the now unique Deli experience, these visis must include careful browsing; a coffee maybe; perhaps a glass of wine with a light lunch ... It's all very Italian and quite unforgettable... |
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