BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Tavolàta, a successful Seattle-based Italian restaurant, opens in downtown Boise on Monday.
Owner Ethan Stowel says Tavolàta is a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant with pasta made from scratch. Once you order your dish, you can watch them make it.
"We really love the idea of having an open kitchen," said Stowel. "You get to see everything. Everybody gets to be part of the show."
Stowell says Tavolàta is meant to be a casual, family dining experience where you can eat a modern take on Italian food.
Stowell says he has been cooking for 28 years. Boise's Tavolàta will be the sixth location he has opened, with four in Seattle and one in Spokane.
"I feel very fortunate. Not a lot of people can say that they've made their hobby their career and their career their hobby," says Stowell.
Stowell says he is excited for Tavolàta to be part of the Boise community.
"We love it," said Stowell. "Boise has been super welcoming to us."
Stowell says customers can expect great food and a happy hour with heavily discounted pasta bowls.
"We want people to feel like the restaurant is approachable and for people to come in early," says Stowell. "You know, big bowls of pasta with solid discount cocktails."
Tavolàta is located in The Lucy in downtown Boise.
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