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The Amoroso Family Food, Family and Fun Written by Holly Stupak Photos by Katie Borsuk Photography, www.KatieBorsuk.com
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his month’s Marple family is Nick and Kayla Amoroso and their four children. Nick and Kayla met back in 2001 while working at the Little Inn restaurant in Media. Fast forward 20 years and now they’re running two restaurants, raising four children, while still finding plenty of time to give back to their community. If you’ve dined at la Padella, eaten a Wimpy’s burger or sampled the snack bar at Rose Tree Woods Swim Club, then you may already know this hard working family. Nick grew up in Springfield, but spent a lot of time in Broomall visiting his grandparents and other extended family who live here. With his family’s long history in the food and restaurant business, it's no surprise that Nick began working in food service when he was 16 years old. While a high school student at Cardinal O’Hara he worked bussing tables at a local restaurant. A few years after high school, Nick went on to study at The Restaurant School, one of Philadelphia’s first colleges to focus on excellence in hospitality education. Kayla grew up in Glen Mills. She too, went to Cardinal O’Hara, but was a few years behind Nick, so their paths didn’t cross until later. Kayla also grew up in a family who loved food and cooking. “Both of my grandmothers influenced me in the kitchen. My dad’s mom was a wonderful cook and my mom’s mom was more of a baker,” said Kayla. “But it didn't become a passion of mine until I began working in the restaurant business. I realized, I love this!” After high school Kayla pursued a business degree from Delaware County Community College while also working as a waitress. Nick was working in management at the Little Inn when Kayla began working there. Although Kayla said it was love at first sight, they were friends first and didn’t actually start dating until about a year after they met. The two discovered that they shared a common love of the fast paced restaurant industry, where things were always changing and you’re always meeting new people. Five years after meeting, Nick brought Kayla back to the Little Inn to ask her to marry him.
Nick and Kayla Amoroso
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The couple married in 2006 and found a home in Broomall surrounded by Nick’s family. Their house is on the same street as Nick’s grandmother and aunt, with many of his relatives close by in Marple Newtown. “I’ve loved this street ever since I started coming with Nick to visit his grandmother,” said Kayla. “It’s especially beautiful in the fall that reminds me of a beautiful painting.” They have great neighbors, too. “Whether it’s helping to move something, helping with the kids, or just borrowing a cup of sugar, we can ask anything of our neighbors,” said Kayla. “It’s a great feeling!”
