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|A Taste of Italy on Siesta Key... Cafe’ Gabbiano has been undergoing a complete transformation as the Migliaccio family is realizing its vision of creating an oasis of Italian ambiance on Siesta Key. While returning snowbirds have been pleasantly surprised at the physical changes, they were reassured in knowing that the welcoming “home-away-from-homeâ€? atmosphere remained the same. Pietro “Peterâ€? Migliaccio and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Cafe’ Gabbiano, the motto of which is “To Siesta Key through New York from Ischia with Love.â€? After immigrating to the United States DW DJH 3HWHU ZRUNHG DW D QXPEHU RI Ă€QH New York restaurants where he gained his philosophy of viewing restaurant service as a distinguished career marked by high professional standards. Mamma Lucia’s was 3HWHU¡V Ă€UVW IRUD\ LQWR UHVWDXUDQW RZQHUVKLS along with his brother Giorgio. It received celebrities like Luciano Pavarotti and Isabella Rossellini over the 40 plus years it’s been in operation. As successful as Mamma Lucia was, Peter and Susan made the decision to relocate to Siesta Key after discovering the white sands and tropical climate so reminiscent of his beloved Isle of Ischia. Each year the Migliaccio’s visit family and friends in Italy returning refreshed with new ideas and items to add to their menu and everexpanding wine cellar. This trip proved very fruitful as they were able to get some very rare vintages from smaller wineries that are GLIĂ€FXOW WR JHW DFFHVV WR $V 3HWHU SXW LW ´,W¡V a situation where you have to know somebody who knows somebody to get thereâ€?. This year, the menu will include more dishes for vegetarians and vegans to supplement the restaurant’s grilled vegetables and eggplant Parmesan. “Any night of the week, we will create a pasta primavera or a special vegetarian or vegan meal on requestâ€?, says Peter. “It is simple for us because our meals always are prepared to order. Nothing is pre-prepared. All of our dressings and sauces are made fresh daily.â€? CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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Masterfully Creating Perfection Our family would like to welcome you, our valued friends, to our alternative dining experience. You will experience a real family atmosphere while enjoying the delicate taste of our home Ischia. Your host, Pietro Migliaccio, brings over 35 years of culinary excellence from five star restaurants in Ischia Italy, to Brooklyn New York’s, Mamma Lucia and now to Cafe Gabbiano of Siesta Key.
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