History
Vera Pasta owner, Chef Joe D'Andrea grew up in an Italian household in West Chester, PA. In 2008, Joe graduated from West Chester University, receiving a BA in Business. Shortly after, in 2010, he enrolled into the Italian Culinary Academy in Manhattan where learned classical cooking techniques, along with Italian language and culture. During his time in Manhattan, Joe worked under Michelin Star chef, Cesare Casella, at Salumeria Rosi, where he was taught the intricacies and distinctive traditions of Tuscan cuisine. In early 2011, Joe traveled to Parma, Italy to attend ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine. Upon completing school, he interned in Sorrento under the guidance of star Chef Nunzio Spagnuolo, learning everything from classical Italian techniques, regional ingredients, culture and language. A few months after moving back home to West Chester, PA, Joe started his business, Vera Pasta, in a mission to bring authentic Italian pasta and sauces back home.
Specialties
At Vera Pasta, we pay a lot of attention to the smallest details - something you might not expect for a food as simple as pasta. Here's why: the quality and the care lavished on every ingredient at every step, turns what might have been an ordinary dish into an extraordinary eating experience. We deliver dry pasta throughout Pennsylvania and also participate in wholesale partnerships. Experience pasta at its finest with Vera Pasta.