Alexandria, VA – A favorite of Alexandria, Aldo’s Italian Kitchen, has opened a new restaurant, Aldo’s Caffe, in McLean Va. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, the caffè offers the same delicious food that the Alexandria store is famous for. Owner Emanuele Cognetti grew up in Parma on a farm and operated a deli. He started his career by slicing prosciutto. He honed his skills and developed his menu by cooking all over Europe and with some of the most well-known chefs in the U.S.

The caffè can start you off with an enjoyable cup of coffee or espresso accompanied by delicious pastries or a breakfast sandwich, such as the Panino con Uova e Pancetta made with pancetta, eggs, and provolone on toasted ciabatta. Soups are made fresh daily and will warm you to your toes. An assortm

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