The Boss of the Sauce tomato sauce contest will return to Little Italy, San Jose, this Sunday, August 17. Eight Italian restaurants will compete, showcasing their unique marinara recipes. Mio Vicino Pasta and Pizzeria uses a family recipe, while Paesano Ristorante relies on fresh Roma tomatoes and a special cooking technique. Sorelle Italian Bistro draws from family traditions. The event begins at noon, with winners announced around 4 p.m. Attendees can sample the sauces and pasta for a $25 ticket available online.
Johnny McGrew of Mio Vicino Pasta and Pizzeria states their marinara sauce recipe is traditional, passed down from the original owner to the current head chef, Elias Salvador, who has been with the restaurant for 33 years.
Pino Spatole from Paesano Ristorante emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients, claiming his secret to great sauce is using fresh Roma tomatoes cooked twice, along with a food mill.
Deanna Orkin, co-owner of Sorelle Italian Bistro, attributes her sauce’s success to family traditions, highlighting the involvement of her mother and three sisters in crafting recipes.
The Boss of the Sauce contest is set to take place in Little Italy, San Jose, with eight Italian restaurants competing, and attendees can enjoy sauce samplings and pasta for $25.
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