HOT ITALIAN® RETURNS “ASPORTO” (“TO GO”) 

First Stop—San Francisco Bay Area via DoorDash & Passione Emporio
(Osteria Italiana)

BERKELEY, CA, USA—August 1, 2023—It's with immense excitement and joy that we share this special announcement from Passione Brands® (www.passionebrands.com)—Where Flour Becomes Art ®. After a short hiatus, Fabrizio Cercatore (Maestro Pizzaiolo, Founder, Passione Brands and HOT ITALIAN®) is thrilled to share the news that HOT ITALIAN® has made a grand return to the San Francisco Bay Area culinary scene! 

“For those who have followed HOT ITALIAN  since 1998, you've been an essential part of our journey as we've grown from a small pizzeria to a cherished destination for pizza enthusiasts and Italian cuisine lovers. Your support and love for our handcrafted pies have fueled our passion, and it's time to bring that passion back to life!” said Fabrizio.

“As your Maestro Pizzaiolo, I've been perfecting my craft for more than two decades, and I take great pride in showcasing our traditional Italian techniques blended with a touch of innovation in every slice we serve. Thank you for being part of our pizza family—we’re excited to bring our passion, and the authentic taste of Italy back to you “Asporto” (“To Go”) through HOT ITALIAN via DoorDash.” 

If you’ve been missing HOT ITALIAN  and live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can now order via DoorDash. Current fan favorites trending on HOT ITALIAN  include— The Materazzi (pizza), our Tiramisu, The Fiori (pizza)  and The Jovanotti (pizza). Cercatore and his team are dedicated to carrying forth the rich tradition of Italian cuisine —creating menus that cater to a wide array of preferences and palates within a variety of accessible settings. In addition to HOT ITALIAN via DoorDash, epicurious Italian cuisine enthusiasts can also enjoy innovative dishes at Passione Emporio (Osteria Italiana) in Berkeley, CA, purchase products on Passione Brands online, set up a special dining event aboard The Prosecco on the Bay, shop at various local area retailers, and shop on Amazon. 

About Passione Brands®
Created by Northern Italian born Fabrizio Cercatore, Passione Brands combines deeply rooted Italian culinary traditions with California logic and fresh local organic ingredients. True to authentic Italian culture, Passione invites a modern audience to celebrate food as more than nourishment but as life itself. Art is the creative expression of life and Passione Brands is Where Flour Becomes Art ®. Based in Berkeley, California, Passione Brands features a range of handcrafted and high quality pizza dough, flour, pasta and gelato for individual home chefs, retailers and restaurants. Visit www.passionebrands.com, and follow on Facebook, and Instagram (@passionebrands and @passione_emporioon5th).

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