There are some moments in the life of a brand that feel like a homecoming, unexpectedly intimate, entirely affirming, and deeply personal. This weekend at the Fenimore Lane Design Summit was exactly that for us. It marked the very first time we brought Cucina Cipoletti out into the world in a true marketplace setting, and we’re still wrapping our hearts around the experience.
To every single one of you who visited our table, asked thoughtful questions, tasted our Extra Virgin Sicilian Olive Oil, picked up a box of our bronze-cut, slow-dried artisanal pasta, or ran your hands across our hand-painted linens from the new Cucina Cipoletti x Nadia & Co. collection, thank you. We were absolutely blown away by your presence, your enthusiasm, and your curiosity.
Cucina Cipoletti was born from a place of deep heritage and personal storytelling. Inspired by my husband’s Italian roots and our family’s time spent gathering around the table, the brand is a love letter to the rituals that feed us – both literally and emotionally. From the sun-drenched olive groves of Sicily to the centuries-old tradition of Sunday supper, everything we create is steeped in meaning and made to be shared.
So to stand in that garden, surrounded by a sea of beautifully dressed strangers turned kindred spirits, and watch you taste, touch, and connect with our products for the first time, it was surreal. We talked about harvest methods, the history behind Sicilian sea salt, why we believe good food starts with good soil, and how even something as simple as a bowl of pasta can carry generations of tradition. We saw so many of you leave with your arms full and your hearts open, and we hope you felt just as nourished as we did.
It is our greatest hope that this weekend was just the beginning. That the olive oil you drizzled, the pasta you picked up, and the stories we shared will bring you back, not just to our table, but to the joy of gathering, savoring, and slowing down.
A special thank you to the team at Fenimore Lane, Mayflower Inn & Spa and the entire Auberge Resorts team for creating such a soul-stirring setting. And to Serena & Lily, thank you for hosting the most enchanting summer dinner in the newly unveiled Chef’s Garden. It was a true dream, an evening wrapped in florals, candlelight, beside the greenhouse was honestly just chefs kiss!
To be among such a thoughtful curation of creatives, designers, and brands we admire was an absolute privilege. From the beautiful grazing tables to the sunlight streaming through the greenhouse rafters, it felt like every corner of the weekend echoed our core belief: that food is love, and the table is sacred.
We left with full hearts, grateful spirits, and an even stronger commitment to this journey we’re on. If you were one of the faces we met, thank you for making our first event so unforgettable. We hope it’s the first of many shared meals and conversations to come.
