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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                   Additionally, as of publication, the inside bar area   Olimpia returned to Braman Motorcars to
            you ask Olimpia Zuccarelli. In a word, Famiglia .  priority was ensuring her staff’s livelihoods. Fortunately,                           will have been transformed into a true Italian   purchase her 2019 BMW X5 because she believes
                                                               Zuccarelli’s has experienced zero turnover, retaining every                           Market—allowing guests to purchase the same   the dealership is run according to the same
            In the late ‘70s, Olimpia’s father moved the family south   single employee—including those that have been with her                      authentic ingredients, cookies, pastries, bread, and   values and principles her family has adhered to
            from Westchester, NY, setting down roots with the original   for over 15 years!                                                          wine that have made Zuccarelli’s famous.    in their business for decades. One recent way this
            Zucarelli’s location in Pompano Beach. The goal was a                                                                                                                                has manifested is in how Braman Motorcars has
            straightforward, though not entirely simple one: Bring   As far as regular customers are concerned, the coronavirus                      In Olimpia’s mind, helping customers bring the   gone above and beyond to promote and support
            genuine Italian specialties to South Florida residents.   failed to impact their enjoyment of Zuccarelli’s delicious                     Zuccarelli’s kitchen home is simply another way   Zuccarelli’s in the wake of COVID-19, efforts that
            Originality could not be compromised however, and to this   fare in the least. Olimpia has been offering curbside pickup                 to welcome all into her family. Olimpia’s emphasis   Olimpia says she will never forget. As a result, Club
            day all signature Zuccarelli dishes utilize imported cheeses,   and takeout options for years and since this past spring, has            on family, customer service, and doing the right   Braman members can enjoy a 15% discount on
            meats, and pastas from Italy. Olimpia’s father and uncles   partnered with UberEats.                                                     thing is a large part of why she is a proud Braman   menu items—indefinitely.
            even continued the tradition of making their own sausages                                                                                Motorcars customer and Club Braman partner.
            in-house.                                          That isn’t to say there haven’t been a few changes. In a bold                         She purchased her first BMW 525i from Braman   During uncertain times, family is often the only
                                                               entrepreneurial gamble, Zuccarelli’s invested in chilling                             BMW West Palm Beach in 1988, and has only driven   thing one can rely on. Fortunately for fans of
            Maintaining an intimate culture may seem easy as a family-  equipment and an inventory of take-out solutions amid                        examples of The Ultimate Driving Machine since.   authentic Italian cuisine and an old world approach
            owned business with many extended members active both   the pandemic to bring their delicious food from their                            In fact, she credits her 6-Series for saving her life   to customer service, the doors at Zuccarelli’s remain
            in front and back of the house, but developing a faithful   restaurant directly to their customers’ oven, microwave                      when a truck traveling 60 mph hit her at a stoplight.   open, and there’ll always be a seat at Olimpia’s table,
            kinship among her employees and customers is perhaps   or freezer. She calls it, “Grab & Go.” Selections can simply                      Within seconds, the BMW’s built-in assistance   for family.
            Olimpia’s most impressive, and proudest, accomplishment.   be warmed up and enjoyed, and include dishes such as                          program notified first responders and remained on
                                                               Chicken Marsala, Baked Ziti, Penne a la Vodka, and more.                              the line with her until they arrived.

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