Introducing the man behind the food, the drinks and the venue for our upcoming event: Antonio Bilotto - Founder of Al Centro and Da Capo in Edmonton, AB

By tuning in this weeks episode you will learn more about the man behind the 2 most successfully built Italian Cafes in operation here in Edmonton. This is someone who has dedicated their entire life to the restaurant and coffee industry.

We talk about coffee culture, what kind of mentality it takes to run a restaurant and where the trends are heading for restaurants in general in our new age of culinary arts and café cuisines.

Edmonton Journal put Al Centro on the spotlight mentioning it is "both a cafeteria-style restaurant and a sit-down dining space, depending on the time of day. Featuring two espresso machines for speedy service and five different display cases with a variety of foods from salads to pastries, Al Centro is inspired by Italy’s devotion to coffee and food."

From being brought up in the Italian culture, Antonio whole heartedly believes in offerings that are "true in flavour, style, and presentation. Italy minus the flight is evident in everything offered from design to product and service" at Al Centro.

The design of the bar allows for the seamless transformation from daytime caffé to an intimate wine and tapas bar in the evenings.