CAFFE - Key Persons
Caffe Italia owner, Michael Costigliola, was originally born in his hometown of Monte Di Procida, Napoli and emigrated to the states when he was only 18 years old. He's been in the food business his whole life, from working at Umberto's of New Hyde Park and currently as a wholesaler of fruits and vegetables. He works at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, where he has pick of the best fruits and vegetables. Michael always had an interest in gelato and wanted to bring the Italian culture to Long Island. He finally opened up the small bite-sized Caffe Italia in January of 2016.