Via! by Sale Pepe, a fresh concept from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Michele and Qiana Di Bari, brings a fast-casual twist to the Italian flavors that made their Lāhainā resto, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina, a local hit. Designed for convenience, Via! features a streamlined menu of build-your-own pastas, New York-style and Roman-style pizzas by the slice, and crisp salads. Guests can choose from housemade pastas like rigatoni, fusilli or spaghetti, paired with signature sauces such as basil pesto, marinara or parmesan cream. At the pizza counter, classic slices share space with Roman-style white pies topped with mozzarella and spicy Calabrese.
“When we dreamed up Via! by Sale Pepe, we said ‘Let’s make something fast, fun, but still molto buono, you know?’” says Michele. “We wanted it to be easy for everyone to enjoy, but with the same love and quality people know from us. We don’t mess around—our flour, equipment, even my espresso machine come straight from Italy. After the wildfires in Lāhainā, it was so important to bring something joyful to the table. This is our way of saying, ciao, come eat, you’re family here!” viabysalepepe.com
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