Valentino's Restaurant

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Title
Valentino's Restaurant
Description
Valentino’s Restaurant opened in April 1978 with the help of eight partners, Mr. Spadafora being one of the original owners. The establishment started out as a bakery and hot table, and slowly converted into a restaurant, being one of the first Italian restaurants in Hamilton. Significantly, only one of the eight partners had any experience working with food, yet the business has remained successful. The menu is quite large and has not changed much over the years. Some menu items include lasagna, pizza, pasta, and a deluxe salad. The food offered reflects the Calabrese style of cooking, which is where Mr. Spadafora immigrated from. Valentino’s prides itself on being homemade and handmade Italian food which contributes to their authenticity. The business has survived the COVID-19 closures by offering frozen take home meals and take out. Valentino’s manager suggests trying their lasagna, panzerotti, and any of their homemade desserts!
Date
EST. 1978

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Interview with Valentinos

Interview with Paul Spadafora.

Valentino's exterior

A photo of the exterior of Valentino's.

Zeppole making

A photo set of the zeppole making process at Valentino's.

Lasagna making

A set of photos detailing the process of lasagna making at Valentino's.

Arancini making

A photo set detailing the process of making arancini at Valentino's.

Post-renovation photos of Valentino's

Image of post-renovation of Valentino's.

Pre-renovation photos

Pre-renovation photos of Valentino's.