Pasta Louise: Fresh Pasta Counter Coming to Park Slope

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Hi neighbors, my name is Allison, and I’m opening a pasta cafe on 8th Ave. in Brooklyn.

Pasta Louise will be a neighbor gathering spot to eat some pasta, grab a glass of wine, hang out with friends, have some hot chocolate. You can pick up a coffee on the way to work, and maybe dinner on your way home. I know there’s a ton of great pasta in Park Slope, but I think mine will be slightly different. My cooking is simple, casual and comforting. I’ll have salads, vegetable sides, and tasty things to add to your pasta, like burrata, mushrooms, broccoli and pancetta. I’ll also have some soft-serve ice cream for dessert.

I grew up in New York, but spent a decade out in Oakland, CA, where I co-founded a mac + cheese restaurant. I moved back here to be closer to my family, and I’m so happy I get to build this business with them by my side.

The pretty lady in the picture is my grandmother, Louise, who taught me how to cook. I wish she was still around to see this, though she would be totally embarrassed to see my logo! Hey, please say hi… send me a note at allison@pastalouise.com

Giving Back to Brooklyn

Pasta Louise won’t be just about the pasta. A big part of my business will focus on the ways we are giving back to the community. One of my major initiatives is the Pasta Rose Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to high school students in Brooklyn who have lost a parent to cancer, helping them achieve their goals and pay for college. All of you can support the scholarship fund by taking a pasta-making class, ordering specific items on the menu and looking out for other monthly events at the restaurant. I will also be donating daily meals to people in hospice and starting a business mentoring program for local students.

 
 

Pre-Opening News and Specials

Before we officially open for business, we’ll be hosting a few pre-opening parties and giving away cookbooks, gift cards, pasta and more! Sign up for the email list if you’d like to join the festivities! We’ll also send out emails about monthly events, specials and other ways you can get involved with the Pasta Louise community. Don’t forget to follow up on social too!