We were closed last night for Chef Mathew Gregoire’s new manu tasting. A full house of customers – both regular and new, staff, friends, and family. Thank you to everyone who attended. And, thank you to all of our customers. One of the fantastic…

Attempting to invite about 20 of The Flying Banzini’s Facebook “Likes” I have discovered that it’s nearly impossible. I cannot send a Facebook message as The Flying Banzini. This makes good sense, otherwise all of us business owners would constantly be bombarding our customers…

A short update on the list of things that we are working on… As always, comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged. BAR – The new bar – as of today, on schedule to be installed on Monday. Tuesday, June 30 will be a…

Sunday night we are closed for a casual tasting night of Chef Mathew Gregoire’s new menu items. Invitations are now going out. I am drawing from everyone who likes The Flying Banzini on Facebook or follows The Flying Banzini on Twitter. I am grateful…

Yesterday in the restaurant a customers was waiting for his takeout order. I was near the front making a tea and he paused to say, “You probably hear this all the time but you have a great restaurant. My family really likes it.” Well……

Mat joining Famiglia Banzini has certainly brought a new energy to our restaurant. There is the big project – a new bar and new menu starting on June 30. But, there have been many small projects along the way. We now have an espresso…

Chef Mathew Gregoire and I really want The Flying Banzini to get more involved in local events. Anything going on within about 1 KM of the restaurant, no matter how small or large. We have come to really love Wellington West and come to…

Regular customers will know that our placemats feature a historical look at the Banzini family. We are a remarkable bunch. Our family goes back thousands of years. Always close to greatness but never quite getting there. Walking alongside history but never quite making history….

I understand that you are in Ottawa today to meet with “One Change” regarding aid for Africa. Thank you for your philanthropy. And, welcome to Ottawa. I understand you are meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, NDP leader Tom Mulcair, and Liberal leader Justin…

Plans for the bar have been more or less completed. The cheesecake cooler will be turning to face the door as you enter. There the cheesecake cooler not site will become a 9 ft 6 in bar – seating for 4 or 5. One…