Renato Poliafito and Demetri Makoulis, first-generation Americans, channel their heritage into their culinary ventures, Pasta Night and Gus & Marty's, offering authentic Italian and Greek cuisine.
Both Pasta Night and Gus & Marty's serve as personal celebrations of culture and identity, rooted deeply in family lineage, tapping into the nostalgia of home and heritage.
The simultaneous opening of these two restaurants reflects both owners’ journeys back to their roots, merging their professional expertise with a heartfelt homage to their families.
Despite operating separately, Poliafito and Makoulis' shared background as children of immigrants highlights the universal longing for connection and belonging through culinary heritage.
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