A Slice of Community: A new Italian deli opens on East Washington Boulevard

The neighborhood was anticipating The Italian Deli Co. with bated breath. After The George closed on East Washington Boulevard, people asked when owner Gary Chaglasyan would open for business.

Photo by: Chris Mortenson

“It was amazing,” said Chaglasyan. “People were stopping by every day and asking when we would be open and if we could do anything for them. We have had amazing support from the community.”

Chaglasyan shared that people were sending cards congratulating them for opening. One lady in particular sent a postcard detailing how she was leaving for Ireland, but was hoping to be their first customer. . . .

Read the entire article at Pasadena Weekly.

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