After Ian, local restaurateur finds the grit to carry on
Maria Vilella invites customers to visit La Bella Apulia Gourmet Italian Market and Apericena at the Shoppes at Dockside, in Naples. Contributed photos
Food & Flavor
By Jean L. Amodea  
19 May 2023
RESTAURANTS

After Ian, local restaurateur finds the grit to carry on

The after-effects of the violent storm that rocked Naples in late September 2022 are still being felt, taking their toll on businesses that have since shuttered and others still reeling from revenue losses. The headache continues to throb for small business owner Maria Vilella, owner of La Bella Apulia Gourmet Italian Market & Apericena.

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