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 Add comment May 17th, 2010

Give Mom Le Creuset this Year and You get the Benefits of a Perfectly Cooked Meal

 
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! 

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Made in Italy 2010 Coming to Poggi Bonsi at The Landing in May

Poggi Bonsi has been selected by the Italian Trade Commission as one of only 20 retailers in the United States to host the 2010 “Made in Italy” national promotion.

From May 9 to 22, 2010 Poggi Bonsi will host the work of Italian artisans — including hand painted ceramics, terra cotta, jewelry, olive oil and more — these products will be featured in our store at The Landing in Renton. On May 16 from 4-7pm Poggi Bonsi will host a reception featuring Italian food and wine.

Continue Reading Add comment April 14th, 2010

Garnier Thiebaut Trunkshow & Petosa Italian Food Tasting at Poggi Bonsi at The Landing

Join us
Saturday, December 19, 2009
in our new store at
The Landing in Renton
920 N. 10th Pl.
(Sunset exit off I-405 N)

A Special Garnier Thiebaut
French Linen Trunk Show
4-7pm

Joe Petosa of
Petosa Italian Imports
will be sampling marinara, olives and other Italian specialties
3-6pm

1 comment December 16th, 2009

Grand opening celebrations planned Friday, December 4 for Poggi Bonsi and c’est la Vie in spacious new stores at The Landing in Renton.

Poggi Bonsi and c’est La Vie are now open at The Landing in Renton and plan a joint grand opening celebration December 4 from 5-9pm. The two new stores, which share a connecting doorway, provide the ultimate holiday shopping experience.

Continue Reading Add comment December 1st, 2009

Visit Poggi Bonsi at Festa Italiana in Seattle this Weekend!

Poggi Bonsi is delighted to be exhibiting at the 22nd annual Italian Festival at the Seattle Center this weekend ~ September 26-27, 2009. The festival celebrates Italian culture with food, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, wine tasting and fun for the entire family.

Stop by our booth in the Fisher Pavilion and visit with Keli and Michelle. Visit www.FestaSeattle.com for complete schedule and visit www.poggibonsigifts.com to see our selection of imported Italian Ceramics, fine European linens and Italian gifts.

Add comment September 22nd, 2009

Turkish Tapestry Boot, Shoe & Sandal Trunk Show at Poggi Bonsi This Weekend!

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