We went to the historic “Gorizia” pizzeria in Vomero, where the owner, Salvatore Grasso, welcomed us with great openness right from the start. Enterprising and friendly, Salvatore proved to be a true storyteller, ready to share with us the history of his family, a fundamental pillar in his life, as the management of the pizzeria has been passed down through generations, starting with his grandfather. Among the various stories he told us, there is the one about De Crescenzo, who, during his university years, had briefly worked at the pizzeria. However, his employment lasted only a week due to a dispute with Salvatore’s grandfather. This anecdote, imbued with humor and nostalgia, allowed us to perceive the liveliness and family atmosphere that permeates the place. Not only
were we able to appreciate Salvatore’s passion for his family heritage, but we also witnessed the wonderful relationship he has established with his staff. Jokes and laughter are part of everyday life, which testifies to his ability to create a serene and joyful working environment. Salvatore has proven to be not only a skilled entrepreneur but also a humble person tied to traditional values. His dedication to his pizzeria and his team demonstrates a deep attachment to his roots and a genuine passion for his craft.

Interiew by: Fortunatina Branno
Video by: Fabrizia Nicotera e Miriam De Marco
Video Editing by: Fortunatina Branno, Miriam De Marco e Aurora Guardascione
Document by: Francesca Esposito
Subtitle ita/eng by: Luca Maccanico e Fabrizia Nicotera
Translation by: Luca Maccanico e Fabrizia Nicotera
MedEatResarch – Center of Social Research on the Mediterranean Diet of the University of Naples Suor Orsola Benincasa, head by Marino Niola and Elisabetta Moro
Realized: 11/05/2024

Salvatore Grasso

Salvatore Grasso

Year: 29/01/46
City: Naples
Profession: Pizza chef, entrepreneur
Language: Italian

Video table of contents

00:03:02 - 00:14:21 Introduction
00:14:21 - 02:31:20 History of Pizzeria Gorizia
02:33:10 - 03:27:15 “Colezioni alla forchetta”
03:29:17 - 05:17:11 Family experiences and values
05:17:11 - 07:45:04 Tradition and Innovation
07:46:08 - 13:32:07 Special dishes and memorable moments
13:32:07 - 13:55:19 Conclusion

Geographic information

Country: IT
Region: Campania
Città: Napoli, Vomero
Altitude: 1195,9 m s.l.m.

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