True Italian Taste

As luck would have it our long-time friend and Mario’s patron, Mauro Golmarvi, paid us a visit on Friday. As the proprietor of Assaggio Ristorante (and a veritable Italian), it’s part of Mauro’s job to know quality when he sees it. We snatched this golden opportunity and asked Mauro a few questions about why he chooses to shop at Mario’s. If you’ve yet to meet him you’re in for a real treat— just like the delicious Italian food he is so famous for—he’s warm, welcoming and full of passion.

[THE EDIT] Mauro, what has kept you coming back to Mario’s all these years?

[MAURO] The variety.  You always have the latest from all of my favorite designers.

[THE EDIT] Who are your favorite designers?

[MAURO] Cucinelli is what I always wear, for casual, that is. When I get dressed up on Fridays and Saturdays I wear Isaia.

[THE EDIT] In true Italian fashion, of course.  How would you describe your personal style, besides Italian excellence?

[MAURO] Comfortable- and you get comfort with quality.  Mario’s is about the quality.  Once you put something on, it looks like a tailor spent twenty hours on your outfit. 

[THE EDIT]  You’ve shopped here for quite some time now.  How do you feel that Mario’s has evolved your sense of fashion over the years?

[MAURO] I have shopped here for twenty years, and the biggest thing I have learned is that how you dress is a large part of how you represent yourself.  When I walk into my restaurant I want to make a statement.  Now, when I’m working, women often say to me, “What are you wearing?  I want to show my husband.”   So, I Send the couple down to Mario’s, and when the shoppers need a nice Italian meal, they send them on down to me. 

Get a taste of Mauro’s style (and his delicious food!) at Assaggio Ristorante. Visit http://www.assaggioseattle.com/