Handmade Pasta & Pizza Restaurant Launch

Local chef’s dream of handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza needs loans, equipment, and rent

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Handmade Pasta & Pizza Restaurant Launch

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After 24 years in the restaurant industry, I’ve finally decided to take the leap and open my own restaurant. My journey began 12 years ago when I worked at a place that made fresh pasta from scratch. I instantly fell in love with the process—the creativity, the hands-on craft, and the joy of sharing something truly special with guests. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to honing my pasta-making skills, learning everything I could, and dreaming of the day I could share my own take on pasta with the world.

Now, I’m ready to bring my vision to life. My goal is to create a restaurant that’s not just about food, but about an experience—one built on craft, consistency, and intention. I want to welcome guests into a space inspired by my love for art and graffiti, where every dish tells a story and every meal feels like a celebration of creativity and community.

To make this dream a reality, I need your help. The funds raised will go toward financing the loans I need for permits, equipment, the build-out, and to support the restaurant through its crucial first six months. Every donation, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to opening the doors and sharing my passion for handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza with you all. Today is day one, and your support or even just sharing this fundraiser means the world to me. Thank you for believing in my dream!

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Michael Cavanaugh
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Basalt, CO

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