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What's behind Dal-Italia Deli...

Those who know Hermanus may well know the Fabio's Ristorante Italiano in St Peter's lane. A pleasant, traditional and genuinely Italian eating place.
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. But the name for the business?
For this Fabio went back to his native roots. And after much thought, sketches and scribblings, the name Dal Italia seemed just right. Pasta rolled out of the machines and all was happiness...
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...but there was an awful lot of space left in the venue. Fabio, standing in all this open space, simply wondered if a pasta factory could become a delicatessen. The Dal-Italia Deli was born. Little by little, shelves, chillers, coolers, slicers (and anything else that looked remotely useful) was carefully borrowed (purchased if necessary!), moved, serviced and installed. Suppliers were sought and stock purchased. Over the coming months empty space turned into Deli space, and the Deli started to generate retail.

We have moved on to 2021, Fabio was standing in the Deli's kitchen, a well appointed restaurant type kitchen, thinking quietly. Before you knew it, tables and chairs appeared. The Deli became the Deli & Coffee Shop serving light dining during the day.
The business is still evolving steadily. The product range is growing nicely. In-fact, frequent visits are recommended to keep up with developments. These must include careful browsing, and perhaps a glass of wine with a delicious light lunch.
It's all very Italian...

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