Lucciola is an Italian trattoria restaurant that serves Italian cuisine in New York. It was founded in 2017 in New York City by Michele Casadei Massari along with Alberto Ghezzi.[1] It serves typical food from the Italian city of Bologna located in the area of Emilia Romagna.[2] The name "Lucciola" means firefly, and was inspired by Pasolini article.[3][4]
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Italian cuisine |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Michele Casadei Massari Alberto Ghezzi |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 1 |
Area served | North America, Asia |
| Products | • Tagliatette al Ragu Bolognese • Albana di Romagna • Tiramisu |
| Website | www |
History edit
Lucciola is the second restaurant by Michele Casadei Massari, with Piccolo Cafe being the first one.[5] It pays homage to Festa di Laurea director Pupi Avati.[6] Lucciola focuses on Emilia Romagna cuisine, wines, and traditional Italian desserts such as Tortellini, Albana di Romagna, Tiramisu, and Pasta al pomodoro.[7]
References edit
- ^ "LUCCIOLA. Surprise! Your Little Bologna Kicked Off in NY". iitaly.org. November 18, 2017.
- ^ "Another Holiday Pop-Up Bar Lands in the East Village". New York Eater. December 4, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ "Interni Magazine - Restaurant Review: Lucciola (Italian)". internimagazine.it.
- ^ "Interni Magazine - Restaurant Review: Lucciola (Italian)". Interi Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ "Italy in New York: the Rossopomodoro spin-off, the wines at Fausto, and Bologna foods at Lucciola". Gambero Rosso. December 22, 2017.
- ^ "A NEW YORK APRE IL RISTORANTE LUCCIOLA". Crisal de Press. November 29, 2017.
- ^ "LUCCIOLA – A Restaurant Makes Its Debut on the UWS". Yum Yum Traveler. Retrieved May 12, 2018.