CAFFE VALENTINO

In five years, Caffe Valentino has built both a loyal local following and a contingent who comes again and again from the suburbs. "A lot of them say they come to see us," laughs della Ducata, in some bemusement. But as the evening wears on, and he works his magic behind the scenes, while Tricarico charms in the front of the house, it's not hard to figure out why.

Primary location: Philadelphia United States