Sandra and Andrew built their life around food and family. They met in culinary school, bonded over their shared Italian roots and deep love for regional cuisine, and after graduation, poured everything into a small trattoria they opened together. It was their dream, and in time, it became their legacy.

After their son, Matteo, was born, life grew more complicated—but sweeter, too. As Matteo reached daycare age, their restaurant began receiving glowing reviews online. Tables were booked weeks in advance, and the couple found themselves caught in a beautiful, exhausting whirlwind of success.

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