100 YEARS OF FAMILY TRADITION IN EVERY JAR

It all began in a quaint village in between Rome and Naples, where our culinary heritage was passed down through generations. With each new chapter, we added our own touches to the recipes, adapting ingredients to suit our American journey. The flavors were further refined at our restaurant overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh. Every ingredient and recipe has been meticulously perfected over the years. These are the authentic flavors of our family, and they’re sure to be a taste your family will adore. CENT’ANNI

Americo (Dominick) & Anna Burzese immigrate from Italy, arriving at Ellis Island.

Origins: Anna from Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna; Americo from Comune di Patrica, Lazio.

They settle in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, working in steel mills, laying block foundations, and raising their girls

Cultivated a strong Italian cooking tradition through gardening, canning and raising animals to provide for their family of six.

Children of Americo and Anna Burzese:
Regina
Norma jean
Evelyn
Eleanor (Mother of Jonathan Vlasic)

· Raises her three children—Courtney, Christopher, and Jonathan—in Economy Borough, PA.

· She is passionate about teaching Italian cooking traditions to her children, ensuring the family recipes continue. Her youngest Jonathan took a passion to these teachings early.

David Ayn of the iconic restaurant Davio opens Alla Famiglia’s doors

With a desire to be a chef since age 8, Jonathan (Burzese) Vlasic pursues his passion by attending the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts.

Jonathan (Burzese) Vlasic is approached by David Ayn to purchase an 8-table restaurant. Jonathan initially rents, then eventually purchases Alla Famiglia and carries on his family’s culinary traditions.

A license is purchased to serve wine and libations to Alla Famiglia customers, giving rise to the Trenta Cocktail Lounge on the second floor.

As demand for the sauces and oils served at Alla Famiglia skyrockets, Jonathan decides to jar his products, taking the Burzese culinary legacy beyond the kitchen.

The restaurant’s growing popularity prompts Jonathan to expand the once 8-table establishment to accommodate the increasing demand for his culinary creations.

Il teatro is born, Jonathan reimagines the art deco era hilltop movie theater into dining rooms to accommodate his expanding clientele.

The restaurant thrives, becoming a household name in Pittsburgh, PA.

Alla Famiglia Fine Foods is sold throughout the area in Giant Eagle, Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme, and many other specialty stores, with expansions into Virginia and Maryland. For those far away wanting to experience this family tradition, online purchasing options are also available.