Discover the legend of According to legend, during the 16th century, at the small hilltop town of Colle Sannita in Southern Italy, humble servants ‘invented’ a nourishing, tasty snack that was passed on to others who worked in the surrounding fields. This was made from the left-over meat and vegetables from the lavish banquets held by their Lord and master, Duke Carlo Iazeolla. The filling snack later became a source of sustenance that helped the poor people survive the severe bad weather and famine that swept across the region during the 17th century that became known as the ‘Century of Darkness’. Gradually the snack (still devoid of a name) and consisting of meat such as pork belly or beef rolled in bread dough, became more refined. It was adopted by the youngest brother of the Paschitti family who had built the first house on land in the nearby ancient village of Decorata. The lad had been fed the snack by his favourite uncle, Antonio Zeolla (nicknamed Zizi) and when he was old enough he inherited the recipe from his uncle and ... not knowing what to call the sandwich, simply gave it the name ‘Pane di Zizi’ (Uncle’s bread). This in time became known as the PANZINI. In the traditional Italian way, the recipe for the Panzini has been passed down through generations of the Paschitti family that now can be found living far away from their Italian origins in New York, Miami, the State of Ohio, London, Essex and ... yes, Milton Keynes ... where one branch of the family, the Zeolla’s own La Collina. In time honoured fashion ... Tony, Angelina and their family are now proud to follow our ancient traditions by introducing you to the AMAZING PANZINI. 24 mkflyers
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• THE PANZINI CLASSICO is filled with two delicio juicy slice of slow cooked pork belly with layers of cara served with hand-cut chips, onion rings, grilled Medit
• THE PANZINI GALLO NERO is filled with tasty m and Mozzarella cheese served with French fries, onion
• THE PANZINI ALLA DIAVOLA is filled with a dou con carne and Cheddar cheese served with French frie peppers and homemade coleslaw.
• THE PANZINI FUNGHI & FORMAGGI (V) is fil onions and served with French fries, onion rings, grille To advertise call 01908 850550