Restaurant Neighbor Award: 2009 Finalist
Delaware
Soffritto Italian Grill
Newark, DE
www.soffrittogrill.com
Cornerstone Humanitarian: Giovanni Panza
Giovanni Panza inspires his employees with his generous spirit. “I have never seen Giovanni turn down a donation request since I’ve known him,” writes General Manager David Ferdinando. The owner of Soffritto Italian Grill has supported Dine out for Life, Meals on Wheels, Delaware Autism Foundation, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and several other charities. The restaurant donates about 50 gift cards to charity and hosts at least 10 fundraisers every year.
