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Executive Chef James Frese
Zucca e Ricotta Spaghetti Squash and Ricotta Cheese Crostini
Soup Patata Dolce e Zenzero Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup garnished with Cilantro Pesto
Entrée Guance e Pastinaca Braised Kurobuta Pork Cheeks over Parsnip Purée
Dessert Mela e Mandorla Local Apple Cider Cake with Almond Crunch
After incredible success with their Saratoga Springs restaurants, David and Roslyn Zecchini ventured into the happening town of Clifton Park to create a DZ dining experience of its own. Their dream for Clifton Park was to provide the community with delicious, home-style meals, a warm, inviting ambiance, and competitive pricing. They envisioned something simple, yet delicious; approachable and comforting. From that, Pasta Pane was given its name: simply put Pasta and Bread. Inspired by the wood-fired oven, visible to all from the dining area, Pasta Pane’s menu consists of a wide variety of simple, robust Italian cuisine. Chef James Frese’s love of cooking began early on, when even before he was a teenager he was helping out after school and on weekends at his family’s bakery and catering business. In fact, James comes from a long line of chefs including his grandfather. His first job as Sous Chef was at Old Journey’s End where within two years he was promoted to Head Chef. Prior to joining DZ Restaurants as Chef at Pasta Pane Rustic Italian Bistro, James served as Chef for Frese’s Catering, Unique Catering & Milano, and Provence. For Chef James cooking is a way of life; food is always on his mind. With a culinary approach based in fresh, simple ingredients, an emphasis on appearance and presentation and a perceptible passion for creating a memorable dining experience for each guest, James is a natural fit in the Pasta Pane kitchen.