Join Kat Humphus as she interview co-owner of Little Italy favorites, Bencotto and Monello, Valentina Di Pietro. Valentina, originally from Milan, was in the fashion industry working for Dolce and Gabbana before deciding to open a restaurant with her husband. In this episode, they discuss what it's like to open a restaurant with your husband, the vast array of skills needed to open a restaurant, and a willingness to change and adapt. In addition, the talk about the special regional italian street food they have brought to their restaurants, to make it feel and taste just like home.