Zia Pia imports will move to the back of the 7th Street Public Market later this month to add a hot pasta bar, among other things, to its Italian offerings. Owner Victoria Zabel says she hopes to be open in the new space, previously occupied by Meat & Fish Co. and What's Your Beef?, at the end of the month, but construction delays may push that date back.

Chef David-Michael Sprowles, who came on board to help launch this new food service aspect of Zia Pia, will cook with the same tomatoes and pastas Zia Pia sells. Expect a spaghetti with sugo, a tomato sauce, for example, topped with fresh parmesan cheese or a house-made pesto. There will also be additional pasta options, salads with locally-sourced veggies, and rice dishes. There will also be a selection of paninis, some making use of the Italian jams sold on Zia Pia's shelves, and cured meats and cheeses from Italy. 

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