In Italian culture, mealtime isn’t just about eating—it’s about the experience. Friends and family gather together, often enjoying food, wine, and one another’s company until late in the evening. This shared sense of community is one of the reasons that owner and chef Fulvia “La Fufi” Steffenone decided to open Caffé Milano back in 2013 in downtown Tucson.

“Our goal, through good food and wine, is to make people happy,” said Steffenone. “We want to share our culture and our passion with others.”Before emigrating to the United States, Steffenone played a major role in Italy’s culinary scene.