Lucatorto and Pistorio had to hit pause on building a permanent space for Ceci’s Oven, their underground Echo Park pasta operation. Ceci’s Gastronomia, a cozy marketplace in Silver Lake with prepared foods and Italian specialties all inspired by nonne — Italian grandmothers — finally opened in this month. AdvertisementAs anyone with a nonna — an Italian grandma — can tell you, learning to cook frequently starts at an early age. Francesca Pistorio, left, and Francesco Lucatorto stand behind the counter at Ceci’s Gastronomia in Silver Lake. A classic focaccia Genovese, left, and pissallandrea, which comes topped with tomato sauce, anchovies and olives at Ceci’s Gastronomia.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021 14:02 UTC