Gianni’s bar
Around 10 o’clock there are lots of people near this ordinary building. They are waiting for something, keeping an eye on the road. Finally an old red Fiat-Panda appears on the horizon. “Daddy is coming!” - everybody cheers up.
Yes, it is the dad indeed, Gianni the barman’s dad, bringing hot pies, that Gianni’s mom made. Usually there are three types of the pies:
- focaccia (simple flat bread),
- sardenara (focaccia with tomato sauce and olives),
- torta verde (pie filled with rice, cheese and spinach).
But sometimes for a change Gianni’s mom or wife make an apple pie or potato pie. Usually around 11 the pies are over.
Gianni makes the best cappuccino of the Argentina Valley. I think he looks just like the hero of “The family guy”:
(the one on your left).
Gianni’s bar is not only for eating and drinking, but also for social contacts. It is the natural centre of gossips. It is where you look for professionals (plumber, gardener, electrician etc.).
Greatest disappointment of the day: the bar is closed until 14th of September. Even Gianni needs holiday.
On the top picture he is the one in the pink shirt.
