ROMA 2 PIZZERIA

In 1966 a young bride and her husband left southern Italy to seek their fortune in America. They spoke hardly any English and had no special job skills. But they came equipped with strong work ethics and a belief in the American dream... Maria Guerrera and her late husband, Giuseppe, grew up in the little Italian town of Carlantino in the region of Puglia. The small farms of the Pozzuto and Guerrera families provided nearly all the food they ate. Like many of the men in the area, Maria's father even made his own wine. When she was just a little girl, Maria's grandmother began teaching her to cook. Mornings they'd make fresh pasta on the same kitchen table where the family would eat that evening... Though Maria arrived in Napa, California with no formal culinary education and no business experience, her basic understanding of wholesome and good tasting food and an innate feeling for hospitality led to prosperity.

Primary location: Sacramento United States