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We are very proud to have a staff that includes 9 people who have been with Caffe Abbracci for over 14 years.
In a town where restaurants come and go, in the blink of an eye, and servers and chefs change with the wind, CaffeAbbracci has remained consistently excellent, thanks to the efforts of our entire staff, and especially these nine wonderful, dedicated veterans. We commissioned a local photographer to capture their spirit and pride. Over the next few months, please enjoy their photos and brief profiles as a tribute to their dedication.
Horacio: Waiter, 22 years with Caffe Abbracci
Hometown: Medellin, Colombia
Hobby: Bicycling
Favorite Dish: Tortellini Tatiana
Quote: Horacio, when asked why he has remained at Caffe Abbracci for 22 years: “Nino has been like a mentor and brother to me over the years. Every week I learn something new about our business and more importantly about people. He draws from his vast experience in the hotel industry and never stops teaching.”
Marlon: Waiter, 20 years with Caffe Abbracci
Hometown: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Hobby: Playing and coaching baseball
Favorite Dish: Veal Milanese
Quote: Horacio, when asked why he has remained at Caffe Abbracci for 22 years: “Nino has been like a mentor and brother to me over the years. Every week I learn something new about our business and more importantly about people. He draws from his vast experience in the hotel industry and never stops teaching.”
Eduardo: Manager, 20 years with Caffe Abbracci
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Hobby: Weight training
Favorite Dish: Linguini “Frutti di Mare”
Quote: Eduardo, on why he has remained at Caffe Abbracci for over 20 years: “The clientele. Our regulars are wonderful; successful, but down-to-earth, discerning, but reasonable. I look forward to seeing them every week and hopefully they feel the same.”
Mauro: Executive Chef, 21 years with Caffe Abbracci
Hometown: Ferrara, Italy
Hobby: Playing soccer, rooting for Juventus
Favorite Dish: All!
Quote: Mauro, on why he has remained at Caffe Abbracci for 21 years: “Pride in the product. Unlike many owners, Nino encourages me to find the highest quality ingredients from dependable suppliers. All he demands in return is that our kitchen team transforms those ingredients into perfectly executed dishes, consistently. I’m very proud of every item that leaves this kitchen.”