Polpetta Pizza & Sweet Cannoli Dreams
Every great Italian table begins with family — and here at Vecchia, my menu is no exception.
Each dish tells our story, and every bite carries a little piece of our heart, our heritage, and my kitchen’s passionate craft. Chef Benard here. Today, I’m spotlighting two favorites that represent who we are: rustic flavors, simple ingredients done exceptionally well, and desserts worth saving room for (or ordering first — I don’t judge).
Polpetta Pizza: Not Your Nonna’s Meatballs — But She’d Approve
If Sunday supper had a soulmate, it would be my pizza. My Polpetta Pizza starts with my signature hand-tossed dough — fermented for days, stretched by hand, blistered to perfection in my traditional Acunto brick oven. Then comes the star: my famous Not Your Nonna’s Meatballs.
Yes, I said it.
No shade to Nonna — I adore her — but I took the traditional Italian meatball you grew up with, whispered “let’s take a trip to flavor paradise,” and gave it a Vecchia upgrade. Tender, perfectly seasoned, and full of love (and my top-secret technique), these meatballs shine on a base of:
- Crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- Fior di latte mozzarella
- Fresh parmesan & basil
- A drizzle of premium Italian olive oil
Hearty, cozy, nostalgic — and just bold enough to be uniquely Vecchia. One bite and you’ll be saying, “Nonna, don’t be mad… but these meatballs SLAP.”
Chocolate & Pistachio Cannolis: A Sweet Nod to Sicily
Some traditions should never be rushed — and cannolis are one of them. I fill each shell to order with silky-whipped ricotta kissed with vanilla for the perfect creamy bite. Choose your finish: rich chocolate chips or toasted Sicilian pistachios. Crisp shell. Velvety filling. That little powdered-sugar moment where time stands still.
Simple. Classic. Heavenly. Because dessert isn’t an afterthought here — it’s my love language.
Why These Dishes Matter
At Vecchia, we don’t just serve food — we share stories. My Polpetta Pizza brings generations of Italian tradition forward, reimagined with my Not Your Nonna’s Meatballs. And my cannolis? Pure Sicilian romance — prepared authentically, savored joyfully. Slow down. Savor. Laugh loudly. Share a slice. Steal a cannoli bite. That’s dining the Italian way — my Vecchia way.
And remember — when you dine here, you’re family… but you don’t have to do the dishes.
Polpetta Pizza & Sweet Cannoli Dreams!
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