�I�m Italian� That is the answer Lisa Villano will give you if you ask her how she became such an accomplished chef. When pressed the owner or Co-owner of three treasure valley restaurants plus a huge catering business will tell you of years in Boise restaurants including the SandPiper. However Lisa's food stylings come mostly from within.
If you have been to a big wedding or business party and the food was well presented plus it was better than you expected, there is a good chance that Villano�s was involved. If you want to enjoy the same high level of cuisine you have three valley options. The City Market in Eagle and Villano's Specialty Market in downtown Boise and the new Piazza di Vino on 9th street also downtown.
DELI CASE
Tucked in the corner of the expansive City Market on the corner of Eagle road and Chinden Villanos is a pure deli. Offering mostly sandwiches and salads from a wide selection of meats, greens, pastas, cheeses and delightful desserts. So,you can grab a fine meal while shopping. The original Villano�s in down town offers a similar fare and can now be enjoyed with an espresso or �cuppa� coffee from the adjacent Thomas Hammer coffee shop.
If you crave a visual experience to go with your dinning, take a look at the Piazza di Vino on 9th street. A collaboration between Stephanson Youngerman and Ms. Villano, the Piazza�s walls are lined with art for sale. The beautiful prints, watercolors and paintings are a prefect back drop to Lisa�s food. For lunch or dinner get there early and ask for the table upstairs overlooking the street. The hustle and bustle of the city going by is added entertainment.
Whether you are looking for a quick deli meal, a pleasant lunch or dinner downtown, or a catering spread that impresses, check to see what Lisa has prepared.