Tarallucci e Vino Bakery was born in 2001 out of Luca Di Pietro and Pepi Di Giacomo frustration at not being able to find well made, classically prepared Italian coffee and pastries. Since opening its doors, the Bakery has become an institution in the East Village for the best of simple, authentic Italian breakfast:cappuccino, espresso and homemade pastries, all rigorously hand-made and baked on the premises without cutting corners!
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