Bruno DiFabio, owner of the newly opened Amore Cucina & Bar in Stamford’s Springdale neighborhood, has announced his support of a local foundation that he and the staff have a personal connection with, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. To help raise funds in support of the foundation’s annual “Race for the Cure” event on April 27, 2015, Amore Cucina & Bar will donate 100% of the day’s sales – both lunch and dinner – to the cause. The funds will go directly to supporting breast cancer research and future programs through this CT chapter. The actual “Race for the Cure” will be held on May 9, 2015 at the Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT.
Bruno made his first pizza as a kid in the former Amore Restaurant, and with numerous awards, 11 restaurants, and several Food Network gigs later, he returned to the establishment with fresh ideas, one of the most innovative menus around, and an all-new perspective on pizza-making and Italian cuisine. Amore Cucina & Bar pays homage to its predecessor by offering classic Italian specialties, house made pastas and pizzas, yet Bruno and executive chef Jared have infused every dish with their unique culinary interpretation.
“The community in Stamford has welcomed Amore to the restaurant scene and I chose to offer this partnership as a way to say I’m thankful,” stated Bruno DiFabio, Chef/Owner. “I chose the Susan G. Komen foundation because some of my staff have family members who have battled breast cancer and it’s a way we can come together at the restaurant to help support the cause.”
He’s been called a “Pizza Geek”, “Dough Boy” and “The Fastest Pizza Maker in the World”, but ultimately Bruno DiFabio is a leading pizza authority who continues hone his craft. Bruno has been coaching chefs from around the world in the art of pizza making for over 10 years, focusing on pizza technique, the scientific principles of dough making, theory, and the history of pizza. Bruno is the owner of The Academy of Pizza Science, a consulting company which focuses on empowering and providing the tools needed for new and burgeoning pizza restaurant owners to thrive in what was a $38 billion dollar industry in 2014 (reported by the National Restaurant Association). The Academy of Pizza Science is dedicated to the advancement of independent pizza makers worldwide. Bruno’s mission within the pizza industry is the same which applies to his growing restaurant empire; to continue to learn and be impassioned by the many nuances which make pizza one of the most popular food choices across the globe.
“In Pizza, I realize I have thirty years in and thirty more to go, further dedicating myself completely to the study of this great craft.”
Amore Cucina & Bar is located at 921 HOPE STREET, STAMFORD, CT 06907