Regina’s Italian Star Deli opens new location with hope of continuing family legacy – Regina | 24CA News
Regina’s a lot beloved Italian Star Deli has formally opened the doorways to its brand-new location.
The new location is simply 35 steps from the present store, however could have 6,200 sq. ft to serve Regina clients.
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The deli is probably greatest identified for its Italian sandwiches on their notorious Focaccia Bread.
Some clients in line for the lunchtime sandwiches stated they’d been coming to the deli for 10 years whereas others stated they’ve been clients for over three many years.
“It’s always been a family feel,” stated longtime buyer Brett Kuprowski. “They always welcome you at the till and welcoming has always been the feel at the Italian star.”
“Especially after COVID-19, you know seeing this is a real feather in the hat so to speak for businesses in Regina, so yeah it is great to see,” stated Kelvin Fedak.
Italian Star Deli has been a Regina staple because it was opened in 1966.
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One of the explanations for the loyal fan-base is the deli’s spirited proprietor, Carlo Giambattista.
Giambattista’s Italian immigrant dad and mom opened the unique deli at 1611 Victoria Avenue in 1966.
“We are now 21 employees, but I remember starting off just two employees with my mom and myself,” Giambattista stated.
The new location was over three years within the making, with numerous journeys forwards and backwards between the buildings.
“We were like ants,” Giambattista stated when speaking in regards to the variety of journeys taken between shops. “We found that sugar trail and we were hitting that trail coming back.”
With the brand new constructing comes extra deli window area, a brand-new espresso and espresso bar and a much bigger kitchen for decent meals service.
For Giambattista, the brand new location is an opportunity to supply extra meals to Regina residents, however additionally it is an opportunity at a future for his household. He hopes the brand new location permits his two children to have a wonderful Italian Star Deli to take over themselves at some point.
The new location could be discovered at 1631 Victoria Ave.
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