A new Italian food stall called ESO Artisanal Pasta will open at Optimist Hall later this year, Axios' Laura Barrero writes.
Context: Husband-and-wife duo Kristina Gambarian and AJ Sankofa startedESO as a delivery business during the pandemic. Their handmade pasta and sauces got so popular that they were able to open a storefront in New Jersey in 2021.
Sankofa, who grew up in Charlotte, has also appeared on Food Network's "Chopped" and "The Great Food Truck Race."
Dig in: ESO will serve pasta dishes and sides like fried risotto balls, Italian meatballs and Sicilian fried chicken.
📍 Optimist Hall is at 1115 N. Brevard St. ESO Artisanal Pasta will be in the old Collier Candy Co. spot, between Schreiber's on Rye and Zukku Sushi.
