14 DIGS.NET 3.16.2018
(previous page)
Handmade pasta
prepared on sight.
(this page, from le)
Prince Emanuele
Filiberto; farm
fresh vegetables
and seasonings;
onboard pasta
machine; and
Spaghetti Limone.
C I T Y
W
hile L.A.'s food truck movement is expansive,
having grown beyond hipster cuisine, Prince
Emanuele Filiberto took the opportuni to
flavor it with regional recipes from his homeland. "Aer
discovering the L.A. food trucks," says Prince Emanuele, "I
saw a need for high-quali Italian food [made] with fresh
handmade pasta, and sauces. I also desired [to provide] a
great customer experience." One that was new, a purveyor
preparing pasta with top-quali on the spot. "e idea
was to have the best ingredients from Italy and Southern
California, locally sourced organic vegetables, cage-free
eggs, and free-range meats from California farms, paired
with Italian flour, olive oils, and truffles."
e menu, which is quite vast, changes seasonally to
offer the freshest recipes representing the various regions
of Italy, all prepared per patron. "We want the customer
to discover the many different regions of Italy through
our dishes," states Prince Emanuele. Crowd favorites
include Tartufo made with fresh black truffles and house-
made truffle butter, and the refreshingly lite Spaghetti de
Limone with lemon and spicy red pepper flakes for the
perfect finish. Meat lovers get their comfort-food fill with
the Maccheroni alla Bolognese, while vegetarians nosh on
Conchiglie alla Norma made with farm-fresh eggplant,
heirloom tomatoes, basil and shaved ricotta cheese.
Staying true to the convenience of fast-casual food truck
cuisine, these lightweight pastas cook in minutes.
e Prince of Venice food truck serves up healthy
Italian fare daily around Los Angeles and its whereabouts
is posted online. Prince Emanuele's excitement about the
food industry and his cra is contagious and he has set
his mind on building the first Prince of Venice store by
this June. e brick-and-mortar restaurant will offer a
broader menu and include a visible pasta lab, delivery
and food truck services. "My business partner, [Paolo
Lasagna, longtime Italian catering services entrepreneur]
and I desire for the Prince of Venice to become the brand
associated with fresh handmade pasta and sauces here in
the USA," explains Prince Emanuele.
Like a loyal courtier, make the pilgrimage to the Prince
of Venice food truck and be royally rewarded.
