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The key to her restaurant’s enduring success is simple, if That’s why, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, her top
you ask Olimpia Zuccarelli. In a word, Famiglia . priority was ensuring her staff’s livelihoods. Fortunately,
Zuccarelli’s has experienced zero turnover, retaining every
In the late ‘70s, Olimpia’s father moved the family south single employee—including those that have been with her
from Westchester, NY, setting down roots with the original for over 15 years!
Zucarelli’s location in Pompano Beach. The goal was a
straightforward, though not entirely simple one: Bring As far as regular customers are concerned, the coronavirus
genuine Italian specialties to South Florida residents. failed to impact their enjoyment of Zuccarelli’s delicious
Originality could not be compromised however, and to this fare in the least. Olimpia has been offering curbside pickup
day all signature Zuccarelli dishes utilize imported cheeses, and takeout options for years and since this past spring, has
meats, and pastas from Italy. Olimpia’s father and uncles partnered with UberEats.
even continued the tradition of making their own sausages
in-house. That isn’t to say there haven’t been a few changes. In a bold
entrepreneurial gamble, Zuccarelli’s invested in chilling
Maintaining an intimate culture may seem easy as a family- equipment and an inventory of take-out solutions amid
owned business with many extended members active both the pandemic to bring their delicious food from their
in front and back of the house, but developing a faithful restaurant directly to their customers’ oven, microwave
kinship among her employees and customers is perhaps or freezer. She calls it, “Grab & Go.” Selections can simply
Olimpia’s most impressive, and proudest, accomplishment. be warmed up and enjoyed, and include dishes such as
Chicken Marsala, Baked Ziti, Penne a la Vodka, and more.

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