Austin’s food scene offers so much, but it still lacks a few things people from gigantic or Northeastern cities expect to see. One sadly silent market has been Italian bakeries, but Ciccio Bomba (pronounced chee-cho) may be making a dent in that. The new Italian bakery is open now at Fareground, Austin’s downtown food hall at 111 Congress Ave.
Ciccio Bomba can brag about its authenticity because it comes from chef Gianbattista “Gianba” Vinzoni, who was born and raised in Italy and is now best known for his restaurant Cinque Terre West in California. The new Austin bakery is also co-owned by actor and comedian Tom Segura, who lives in Austin.
A press release says the bakery will honor “traditional Italian pastry culture.” Guests will find sweet and savory cornetti (like croissants), focaccia, artisan breads, and more. Although the focus will be on pastry, there will also be breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads, and café beverages. The menu won’t get stale thanks to seasonal specialties and rotating offers like a daily pizza al taglio (by the slice)…