By Ellen Bhang

Sicilian native Michael Colomba always wanted to launch a business inspired by the food of his childhood. Growing up in Castellammare del Golfo, on the island's northwest side, family members made their own cheese and olive oil, and cultivated enough tomatoes for a winter's worth of sauce.

After years of working as a developer and general contractor in the Boston area, he opened Brelundi, a fast casual Italian spot near Waltham Common. The 3-month-old eatery, with a view to the Charles River just beyond the outbound commuter rail tracks, is open daily.

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Source: http://www.bostonglobe.com/