Created by New York restaurateur Tony Iracani and his sons Lennon and Justin, the two-story Viva Cucina features vegetarian-pescatarian Italian cuisine and is located in the East Village of New York City at the corner of 2nd Ave and 5th Street.
Brothers Lennon and Justin noted that “Our goal at Viva Cucina is to introduce the next stage of gourmet Italian cooking to offer vegetarian and pescatarian dishes, with some vegan and gluten-free options.“
WHAT & WHEN:
Grand-opening and press party April 28th beginning at 3:30 PM
WHERE:
85 2nd Ave (corner of 5th St.) (press party on the second floor)
WHO:
General public — a free glass of champagne and selected food items
Press Party:
BY INVITE ONLY 2nd-floor 6 PM – 8 PM RSVP to tloria@nycfoodphoto.com
Asked why a new venue, Tony noted that “After serving healthy Italian food and pizza in Manhattan since 1992, we’re happy to return to the East Village with a more upscale dining experience that offers fresh spices, unbromated flours, olive oils, and fresh wild-caught fish, and some terrific desserts.”
MORE ABOUT VIVA CUCINA
Viva Cucina is the next stage of Gourmet Italian cooking that offers the ultimate Italian vegetarian and pescatarian cuisine. Its menu has a healthier focus on plant-based, nutrient-dense foods, using dairy substitutes as much as possible. Also, it uses the freshest, healthiest ingredients available: mostly local and organic. And for desserts, try the gelato and vegan gelato, housemade Tiramisu, or Ricotta cheesecake.
NOTES:
- Viva Cucina’s upper floor is available for private parties and events
- Viva Cucina doesn’t use any artificial flavorings, additives, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, GMOs, irradiated foods, or chemicals of any kind.
VIVA CUCINA
85 2nd Ave. (at 5th St)
East Village, NYC
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