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La Prima Espresso - A view into Sam Patti's Italian American identity
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Shy of a few days from opening its fifth location, today, I am joined by a Pittsburgh icon—Sam Patti, founder and owner of La Prima Espresso. For over three decades, La Prima has been more than just a coffee shop—it’s been a cultural hub, a gathering place, and a symbol of Italian heritage in the heart of the Strip District. But Sam’s story goes beyond espresso. He is also an independent scholar of Italian American studies, having close ties to the University of Calabria. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the journey of a man whose love for coffee is deeply rooted in tradition, community, and identity. We’ll talk about what La Prima represents for the city of Pittsburgh, the evolution of Italian American identity, and how Sam continues to inspire new generations to stay connected to their roots.Tickets to COFFEE EXPLORATION Experience: https://www.istitutomondoitaliano.org/coffee-exploration.html#/orVisit www.laprima.com to get La Prima coffee at your door
169 episodes
Manage episode 480129976 series 3592911
This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Shy of a few days from opening its fifth location, today, I am joined by a Pittsburgh icon—Sam Patti, founder and owner of La Prima Espresso. For over three decades, La Prima has been more than just a coffee shop—it’s been a cultural hub, a gathering place, and a symbol of Italian heritage in the heart of the Strip District. But Sam’s story goes beyond espresso. He is also an independent scholar of Italian American studies, having close ties to the University of Calabria. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the journey of a man whose love for coffee is deeply rooted in tradition, community, and identity. We’ll talk about what La Prima represents for the city of Pittsburgh, the evolution of Italian American identity, and how Sam continues to inspire new generations to stay connected to their roots.Tickets to COFFEE EXPLORATION Experience: https://www.istitutomondoitaliano.org/coffee-exploration.html#/orVisit www.laprima.com to get La Prima coffee at your door
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