As you know, I am new to blogging and still working on giving my blog the cutesy makeover it deserves. I must say, I have shared my link with only a few people that I know, AND of course, I've ALREADY managed to receive scrutiny for not including the most obvious person in my life to mention in my FOOD blog! (Which, I promise, this was coming...)
So, here it goes...
At the time, I never knew how much I'd cherish the childhood moments running around my family's restaurant. In 1997, my family sold the restaurant that was my home away from home. I had mixed feelings about that day, but looking back, I truly miss the days of eating Pastrami, Salami, melted provolone and mayonaise on french bread for an after school snack (my invention before calories mattered to me), pretending I was a waitress or bartender after hours, and tasting all of the delicious food as it cooked in the kitchen. Alot has happened in the Perone family since 1997. My grandfather passed away and left a legacy. And each of us has experienced our own successes, challenges and personal victories and struggles.
My DAD (the one who I should have mentioned before now :)) is someone I really look up to. I inherited my "foodie" gene from him. I admire his talents and creativity in the kitchen. A meal prepared by him is always restaurant quality with perfect presentation.
Sine 1997, my dad has remained in the food industry in several different areas from managing a kitchen in a local convention center and then being promoted to Executive Chef, to managing a well known organic grocery store. But it wasn't until recently that he was approached with the best opportunity in his lifetime!
In August, we were excited to announce the Grand Opening of "Perone's Cafe"! The Cafe is inside of a local Greenville corporation. My dad runs a restaurant and catering business out of the cafe. He offers breakfast and lunch. You may think I am bias, but I promise it's the best lunch spot in town! I am so happy for him and glad that he has been blessed with another business! Yay DAD!! You will be hearing more about him and I'm sure seeing many of his recipes included in my posts...
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