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PRECINCT LIVING

FOR THE ‘LOVE’

OF ITALIAN

oanne Lund is the owner of Col’Cacchio restaurant, an
elegant Italian pizzeria in Dainfern Square. Although a
Jteacher by profession, Joanne always had a love for
the restaurant business and before opening Col’Cacchio,
she owned Café Frappe in the Valley Shopping Centre.

The hard lockdown at the end of March 2020 was a
stressful time for her. It was important that her staff, most of
whom had been with her since the opening of the restaurant
six years before, were looked after. As luck would have it,
they were able to use this time to take their annual leave
and, after five weeks, the restaurant was able to re-open for
takeaways.

Col’Cacchio specialises in
thin-based pizzas, gourmet
pastas, and freshly prepared Use this voucher when you buy
salads. Fortunately, these ANY pizza and get a FREE
types of foods ‘travel’ well. heart shaped Margherita.
An in-house delivery service Much love, Col’Cacchio.
within a 5km radius of the
restaurant is offered and Sit Down | Delivery | Collection
customers can also order Exclusive to Col’Cacchio Dainfern
through Uber Eats and 011 469 0564
Mr D.
*Voucher valid 14-28 Feb 2021
The head office made sure
that all staff were thoroughly way to entertain children at home. It consists of dough balls
trained about COVID (or ready-rolled bases), mozzarella cheese, Col’Cacchio’s
regulations – face masks, home-made tomato base and a selection of toppings. These
hand sanitisers and a buzzer are available via Uber Eats or directly from the restaurant.
in the kitchen for regular Joanne says the bambini kits are actually a fun and
hand washing became the delicious activity for the whole family.
norm. The staff were split
into two teams to minimise “We managed to thrive during the lockdown thanks to the
social contact and also to support of our regular and loyal customers,” says Joanne.
ensure that, if someone
tested positive, one team During these difficult times, it is important that we support
could be isolated, while the our local restaurants, so next time you are looking for a night
other team carried on, so off from cooking, please visit or order in from Col’Cacchio
that the business could still Dainfern. Joanne and her team are waiting to serve you, you
continue operating. will not be disappointed with the excellent
service and friendly staff.
The menu was reduced
“Col’Cacchio Dainfern

slightly and slower selling lines
were removed. This helped is amazing! The food is
Joanne to control expenses prepared with so much
whilst at the same time care and attention
being able to offer customers
a variety of popular items. to detail, and the
Vegan, Banting and wheat- staff are friendly and
free options still remained obliging. Joanne is a
on the menu so as to cater
for all dietary requirements. great manageress and
the ambience is lovely.
Joanne then introduced a Worth the visit, over and
novel concept – a DIY pizza over again!”
kit – it’s proven to be a great
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