08/15/2026
In a world of rush, we choose the pause. 🤍🇮🇹
Taking a beautiful weekend to slow down, disconnect from the kitchen timers, and immerse our four kids in the vibrant traditions of Cleveland’s Feast of the Assumption.
To us, being part of an Italian food legacy isn’t just about the recipes—it’s about a deeply rooted philosophy. It’s the belief that family comes first, that we must treat others with profound care, and that we should always leave a place, or a person, better than we found them.
When my husband and I founded Lievita, we made a promise to honor that mission through every single ingredient we source.
Truthfully? We could run much lower food costs. We could use cheaper, processed ingredients that would "crush it" on paper. We could design our dining room to flip tables with high-speed efficiency.
But it wouldn’t fit our soul.
Changing the food system and providing clean, slow-fermented, uncompromised food brings us joy because we know it makes the world better long-term. We don’t want to be another fast-food stop. In a world that demands constant rush, we want Lievita to be your pause—a reflection of thoughtful intention, good health, and precious time spent with those you love.
From our family to yours, enjoy the weekend, slow down, and hold your loved ones close. And if your travels ever bring you down to Chillicothe, our family table is always open for you. 🍕✨
