By Rachel Nania

Step through the double doors at 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW, and you'll be instantly transported from urban to Umbria. An old farm scooter in the entryway is filled with local produce and surrounding shelves are stocked with imported pastas, olive oils, coffees and ceramics. Just beyond the packaged provisions is a wine shop, a butcher counter, a cheesemonger and a cafe.

Via Umbria is a passion project for D.C. couple Bill and Suzy Menard. After developing an affinity for Italy — and the artists who craft its food and culture — the couple launched an online business to sell imported Italian goods. That has since evolved into an expansive two-story Georgetown shop, complete with a restaurant and an art gallery on the second floor.

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