#immigrant-entrepreneurs

#immigrant-entrepreneurs

Three Italian immigrants are putting on a show at a new restaurant in Danville. Rosario Mazzocchi, Giovanni Della Peruta and Valerio Viscopo are bringing more than 60 years of combined restaurant experience to Taverna Sorrentina, which had its grand opening on Monday. The restaurant features a mix of modern and classic Italian dishes, but served with a side of entertainment, as the owners and servers are often delivering food and cocktails with a dazzling presentation.

I know how damaging it can be when new regulations target one industry while leaving others untouched. It's especially disheartening because the majority of owners are immigrants who already live with the daily fear of raids and growing hostility toward our communities. As someone who's lived the journey from dishwasher to business owner, I'm urging the board to recognize that further targeting local restaurants is unjustified, and to reject this proposal.