Coming to America with dreams of opening an authentic Italian cafe with The Sicilian Experience in the heart of the West Village last March, 2020, Vincenzo Virzi and Pietro Chirco could have never known that there would be a pandemic and shutdown. They had to close for a month and then bravely re-opened in April for take out and delivery only. There are now a few tables for outside dining or an Espresso, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.

They were determined to bring the Sicilian experience with delicious baked goods and fresh pasta recipes derived from their grandparents and their art of making pasta and pizza using just a few simple high quality ingredients.