Gemma Foods

"Gemma Foods is a pasta manufacturer in West Town, run by Chef Tony Quartaro, who will now lead Boka's catering operation." - Ashok Selvam

"Sure, you could spend hours trying to make fresh bucatini at home, or you can leave the pasta-making to the professionals and head to Gemma Foods. The West Town store recently started serving lunch (dinner’s coming soon) with six options to choose from. There are some seats at the small counter for anyone looking to try a bowl of paccheri with Sunday gravy or green garlic sausage plin with rapini crema." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

"Gemma Foods expands into the restaurant world with hot meals. For two years, Gemma has sold fresh pasta to customers who take home their noodles to boil in their own kitchens. Now, Gemma is expanding operations by offering full ready-to-eat lunches — no cooking required. Lunch service is a prelude to eventually offering dinner, as Gemma will offer a rotating batch of pasta specials, focaccia, and entree salads like a kale Caesar." - Ashok Selvam

"Early in the pandemic, Tony Quartaro began making pasta at home, which grew into Gemma Foods. Customers can pick up fresh pasta and sauce to cook at home. Gemma offers five meals a week, each serving two to three people, and also a la carte options. Quartaro uses local ingredients and plans to expand the business with pick-up points and shipping. Additionally, the shop will host classes and small dinner parties. Quartaro aims to provide restaurant-quality meals that are easy to prepare at home, appealing to those who enjoy DIY kits and have nostalgia for homemade cooking." - aimee.levitt