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Just weeks after its quiet October 2025 debut, Fratello’s Salumeria is turning a 300‑square‑foot nook at 1198 W. Summit Parkway into the lunch line to watch in Kendall Yards—and often, the line to beat. Open Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or until sold out, the shop has been selling through ingredients on many days.
As the quick‑serve “little brother” to Sorella, co-owners Lauren Blumenthal and CJ Callahan say demand has outpaced expectations, with lines “wrapped around the block” and daily sales above projections in the first month. The compact operation leans on Sorella for shared back‑of‑house support, underscoring the sibling synergy driving the opening crush.
The draw is a tight menu of Italian‑inspired sandwiches and a few salads, built on house‑baked sesame hoagie rolls and schiacciata. Pop‑culture names lead the roster: The Paulie Walnuts (chicken cutlet with vodka sauce, pomodoro, mozzarella, pesto), The Sinatra, The Bourdain, The Gandolfini, and The Uncle Jr. Most run about $18–$22 and are “subject to availability.”…