Meet Our Vendors
Laurie Vitale
Meet Your Culinary Guide
With Italian-Sicilian heritage going back three generations, Laurie Vitale has made it her mission to bring the tastes of Italy to the people of Kansas City without leaving their community. Because she is dedicated to using only the most authentic ingredients and flavors, Laurie has made several trips to Italy and Sicily every year since 2017, honing the food truck’s recipes to perfection. Her travels have made her an expert on Italian cuisine as she:
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Learned the art of making crepes from a sweet Sicilian crepe master named Peppe,
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Practiced family recipes in Sicily for a variety of Italian cookies and other sweets,
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Shadowed the chocolate factory for Sfizi Golosi to learn their practices hands-on
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Indulged in several local coffee roasters until finding the perfect blend,
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And sampled countless cannoli to find the smoothest taste of Sicily’s most popular dessert.
The dishes & desserts you’ll find at Ragusa’s Italian Café are truly the best and most authentic Italian treats that KC has to offer.
Our Authentic Italian Bakery On Wheels
What makes us different?
La Autenticita
Authenticity
Esplorazione
Exploration
Qualita
Quality