tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post5440699832570955898..comments2024-03-28T09:17:40.754+00:00Comments on Andrew Simpson: The Bella Napoli on Kennedy Street ............ where we learned to love pizzaAndrew Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215799385557042486noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-81845286890751722562023-12-10T10:20:02.286+00:002023-12-10T10:20:02.286+00:00My father worked in the kitchen there - Domingo Go...My father worked in the kitchen there - Domingo Gonzalez if you remember him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-6486893851176240682023-11-08T02:35:16.595+00:002023-11-08T02:35:16.595+00:00I absolutely loved these two restaurants..the bes...I absolutely loved these two restaurants..the best pizza s I have ever tasted .the service was fantastic and I remember the atmosphere it really was such a pleasure to be in there I will never forget ..thankyou for the memories .xxxxLinda weaver (Harrop)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-20502571216541703852023-03-12T10:12:31.251+00:002023-03-12T10:12:31.251+00:00I worked for Evandro when they opened The Bella Na...I worked for Evandro when they opened The Bella Napoli - he was always very considerate and kind. When he wanted pasta carbonara he would request I make it as I put it together really quickly without spoiling the cream. I was there from pre-opening - around March/April 1973 - until I moved to London in May 1974 - and Evandro offered me a pay rise to stay. He got rid of a chef who was a bully and brought in Guido, who had a lovely nature. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-32904607879593809682023-03-07T22:26:12.790+00:002023-03-07T22:26:12.790+00:00I worked there! I was one of the chefs when it ope...I worked there! I was one of the chefs when it opened. Myself, Mario Vindice, a chef named Nino. They made the pizzas, I was on pasta. There was a fourth, also on pasta but I cannot recall the name but John from the Isola Bella came through and helped sometimes. Head waiter Marcello Giannini was a true friend to me. Still missed. Evandro was a wonderful boss. I was there from opening, I think around easter 1973 until I went to work in a hotel in London in May 1974. Fond memories. Others I remember, Guido who came in later and made desserts, waiters Mauro, waitrresses Bianca Rigoni anda french girl, possibly Marie-Claude? not sure if that is right. Carlo - Carletto - Giametri was a waiter and good friend. There is a hotel spa above the old Bella Napoli premises now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-54930932393159406282022-07-13T10:16:56.447+01:002022-07-13T10:16:56.447+01:00Avandro was head barman in the King Cotton bar at ...Avandro was head barman in the King Cotton bar at the Hotel Piccadilly. He left and opened the Isolla Bella then the Bella Napoli before the coffe shop opposite the Isolla Bella and various other establishments. He was a fantastic guy and I am so sorry to hear of his deathAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-679587596147314732022-05-29T14:55:40.189+01:002022-05-29T14:55:40.189+01:00And thank you ... I rather think my wife worked fo...And thank you ... I rather think my wife worked for him in the 1990s.Andrew Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215799385557042486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-1435122269902675132022-05-29T07:55:02.145+01:002022-05-29T07:55:02.145+01:00Hi. I only came across this article this morning. ...Hi. I only came across this article this morning. Evandro Barbieri was my dad. In December it will be 10 years since he passed away. He’s still very much missed . Comments like this make me very proud. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-89137271351958770732021-10-04T08:11:00.694+01:002021-10-04T08:11:00.694+01:00Just a customerJust a customerAndrew Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215799385557042486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-56373120911577621842021-10-03T19:47:36.201+01:002021-10-03T19:47:36.201+01:00Who are you I use to work their as a pizza chef Who are you I use to work their as a pizza chef Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401200811505444239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-79352011542986475082021-08-07T15:02:03.390+01:002021-08-07T15:02:03.390+01:00Thank you for this.Thank you for this.Andrew Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215799385557042486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-43906682571364970532021-08-07T09:34:45.855+01:002021-08-07T09:34:45.855+01:00My mum Augusta da Silva was the kitchen porter for...My mum Augusta da Silva was the kitchen porter for Isola Bela for many years, working for Evandro barbero, Pino, Victor and many more hard working Italians which I cant remember. My mum has sadly passed away now but I love to reminisce with my child hood memories. Evandro always gave me the most amazing ice cream when I was little!! Weird what memories stay in your mind!! Whilst searching the net for a nice place to celebrate my daughters 30th I found out Evandro had sadly passed away. I see the Avalanche is where Isol bela started...who knows I may choose that venue as it's where my mum started her working career in Manchester. Thank you for sharing. Take care xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822663447480722767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-75503975179020586222021-03-09T11:43:31.167+00:002021-03-09T11:43:31.167+00:00I worked for Evandro for around 6 years, we worked...I worked for Evandro for around 6 years, we worked in a warehouse kitchen producing the cream cakes, bread, ice cream for all three restaurants in Manchester. The Bella Napoli, Isola Bella and the Pizzeria Italia. I have to say he was a wonderful boss, I have only seen now that he passed some years ago. I made a cake for his Daughters wedding I think it was. My name is Frank Houiellebecq. I worked with Guido who was an excellent pastry chef. Wonderful memories. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801545262661711930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-15989984938218899412021-02-20T14:39:18.929+00:002021-02-20T14:39:18.929+00:00Pizza followed by the Chocolate Ice Cream. My boyf...Pizza followed by the Chocolate Ice Cream. My boyfriend (now husband) took me there on about our second date. I'd never had Pizza before!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155236821167090343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-7380432725161431222021-01-06T08:59:26.025+00:002021-01-06T08:59:26.025+00:00The restaurant served the best pizza and black for...The restaurant served the best pizza and black forest gateau I have ever had! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555221118428406209.post-80419768552411169642021-01-03T18:53:28.866+00:002021-01-03T18:53:28.866+00:00I used to be a chef there for several years, best...I used to be a chef there for several years, best boss I ever had. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406351211333298791noreply@blogger.com