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Three decades at Caffe Itri

Posted 7/23/20

Caffe Itri owner and chef Greg Spremulli celebrated the restaurant's 30th anniversary with a small gathering of friends, family and coworkers this past Saturday. Spremulli and guests took pictures and chatted in a side room at

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Three decades at Caffe Itri

KEEPING THE GOOD TIMES ROLLING: Greg Spremulli made sure to get a picture with several of the restaurant’s original and dedicated employees, from left to right, chefs Mario and Carlos, Barbara Traficante, Cassie Narcissi and Deb Gray. He also called his son Lucas to join the group.

KEEPING THE GOOD TIMES ROLLING: Greg Spremulli made sure to get a picture with several of the restaurant’s original and dedicated employees, from left to right, chefs Mario and Carlos, Barbara Traficante, Cassie Narcissi and Deb Gray. He also called his son Lucas to join the group.

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY: Greg Spremulli sings the praises of two of his original chefs, Mario and Carlos, who ducked out of the kitchen to take a picture with Spremulli.

JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY: Greg Spremulli sings the praises of two of his original chefs, Mario and Carlos, who ducked out of the kitchen to take a picture with Spremulli.

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

Caffe Itri's 30th birthday cake

Caffe Itri's 30th birthday cake

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

HEADING TO THE PARTY: Saturday’s event saw special appearances from Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, who offered their well wishes to the restaurant.

HEADING TO THE PARTY: Saturday’s event saw special appearances from Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, who offered their well wishes to the restaurant.

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Greg Spremulli, owner and chef at Caffe Itri in Cranston, poses for a photo with his son Lucas before Saturday’s event.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Greg Spremulli, owner and chef at Caffe Itri in Cranston, poses for a photo with his son Lucas before Saturday’s event.

Caffe Itri

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

WELCOMING EVERYONE: Greg Spremulli greeted virtually every guest as they arrived, including Father William Ledoux of St. Mary’s Church.

WELCOMING EVERYONE: Greg Spremulli greeted virtually every guest as they arrived, including Father William Ledoux of St. Mary’s Church.

Herald photo by Jacob Marrocco

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2020 1:23 pm

Caffe Itri owner and chef Greg Spremulli celebrated the restaurant’s 30th anniversary with a small gathering of friends, family and coworkers this past Saturday. Spremulli and guests took pictures and chatted in a side room at the establishment as visitors filtered in, with large balloon numbers and a cake greeting them as they commemorated the occasion. The event also featured a special guest appearance from Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, who stopped by to offer their congratulations to the family.

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