Poggi Bonsi Featured in the Renton Reporter

By CELESTE GRACEY
Renton Reporter Staff Writer
May 14 2010, 5:16 PM · UPDATED

All roads lead to Poggibonsi, or at least that’s what it appeared when one Renton business owner was lost in Tuscany more than 10 years ago.

And so Keli DeRitis convinced friend Michelle Codd that the name Poggi Bonsi, split for tongue-tied Americans, would be perfect for a European-style kitchen store.

The import-savvy business is among 20 other companies in the United States to take part in the Made in Italy national promotion this week.

Along with free events, the storefront is packed with special Italian wares through May 22, Codd said. “We’re just celebrating Italy.”

Continue Reading 3 comments May 17th, 2010

You’re Invited!

Join us for a special
“Made in Italy” reception
featuring Italian food and wine

Sunday, May 16, 4-7pm

at Poggi Bonsi at Landing in Renton
(directions)

The first 100 guests to arrive at the event will receive
a free sample bottle of Ghermanu Italian Olive Oil. 

Enter to win an Italian ceramic “Vario” jar

Event Sponsored by: The Italian Trade Commission and Italian Giftware

Add comment May 12th, 2010

Give Mom Le Creuset this Year

 
Le Creuset French Ovens
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, plus it’s dishwasher-safe. These pots are extremely versatile and there are endless recipes that can be made in them, your imagination is the only limit! 

1 comment May 5th, 2010

Aunti Thann’s Back Porch Bakery

Ruth Mitchell, long time Poggi Bonsi customer, and professional baker has opened a new business–”Anti Thann’s Back Porch Bakery.” Ruth will be selling  her “Palm Pies” which are freshly baked, easy-to-eat mini pies made from locally grown fruit at local Farmers Markets. The pies are available in lots of yummy flavors including apple, mixed berry, cherry, peach, pear, pumking and sweet potato. Ruth’s Farmers Market schedule is below.

Come to Poggi Bonsi at the Landing in Renton Friday, May 7 from 5-7 and meet Ruth. She’ll be helping us with a cupcake decorating demo along with Carrie Middlemiss of Bella Cupcake Couteur and Pete from caffe Umbria. Stop by for some samples and pick up a gift for mom!

 Ruth Mitchelle’s Farmers Market Schedule:

Starting May 21st, 9am – 2pm at Tacoma Farmers Markets - 9th & Broadway.

Then Jun 1st, Tues, 3pm – 7pm, at Tacoma Farmers Market at 6th & Pine St.

And on Jun 21st, Sun, 11am – 3pm at Tacoma Farmers Market at 54th & Washington.

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