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menu of almost every Italian dish imaginable, he only uses the freshest ingredients available to prepare rustic, old-school Italian dishes. They offer a full lunch and dinner menu, Artisan Italian Breads, Rustic Pizza, Italian Deli Meats & Cheeses, Hot and Cold Sandwiches, Gelato, Espresso, Imported Italian Pastries, Cookies & Cakes, Italian Specialties and Groceries. A huge selection of wines are available and enjoy their new wine and coffee bar and their gelato and authentic N.Y bagels. Yes, things are looking and tasting great at Vinny’s Italian Kitchen!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinny wanted to help his fellow countrymen in Italy and was able to raise over $4,000 for the Belcolle Hospital in his Italian hometown of Viterbo. Wow, how terrific of him and all who donated, thank you!
They alsohavecarry-outandmostfoodcanbeordered bake-at-home style. Their prices are very reasonable and your menu can be customized for any event you have, either large or small. Everyone is alwayshappyandfullwhenyouchoose authenticItalian.Whenyou’re really hungry, you can't go wrong with Brick-Oven Pizza, Lasagna, or Parmigiana. Open Monday through Saturday 11 to 7PM, try them today.
Hometown Desserts began in 2007 as a business that sup- plied cake for family and friends. The foundation, however, was laid 50 years ago when owner, Cindy Tutterow was born into a family of southern women who loved to cook. As a child, Cindy spent many days standing in a chair, pushed up to the kitchen counter, watching as her mother and grandmothers lovingly created delicious meals. In the summertime, Cindy, along with her mother, grandmother and sisters would sit around the kitchen table and peel peaches in preparation for canning or grate fresh coconuts to make homemade cakes. These are the special times that shaped the enjoyment she has for creating her own homemade treats today.
Over the years of Cindy’s dedicated and hard work, Hometown Desserts has grown into a thriving company that pro-
vides delicious desserts to wholesale and retail cus-
tomers in the Bradenton/Sarasota area. Great care is
given to developing and perfecting each dessert –
many of which started in a southern kitchen years
ago. New restaurant clients include the Anna Maria
Oyster Bar Group, The Chiles Group Restaurants,
Ocean Star, Gulf Drive Café, The General Store and
The Feast. Do call them for any wedding cake ideas
as well. During a recent conversation Cindy told me thatherweddingcakebusinessisverystrong as
events are coming in on a regular basis. Great news!
Enjoy their signature dessert, a key lime coconut cake which is offered at the above local restaurants. Cindy and her crew also offer delicious fresh baked scones. They are celebrating over nine years at their Anna Maria location and business con- tinues to grow and grow. Case in point is their second location at 5120 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton (941-896-9735). They will have been open over four years now. Great that they are now on the mainland and can serve their local following from there as well
Hometown Desserts has a second location on Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton as well as in Anna Maria
every Monday through Saturday 10 to 6. Also to them winning the Anna Maria Island Sun’s Reader’s Choice Award every year. Congrats!
Visit the attractive shop at 507B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, (941- 896-3167) they are opposite the Roser Community Church, Monday through Saturday 10-5pm at their Anna Maria store - now serving deli- cious coffees, pastries and desserts in a relaxing atmosphere! Do check it out!
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