As 2023 comes to an end, so we must say arrivederci to Tuscher Caffe, Cortona. For so many of us, it leaves a vacancy, not only in the middle of Via Nazionale, but also as our “go-to” gathering place. Like the song from Cheers, “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came…” And that’s how it always was at Tuscher, plus of course, a hug or kiss and a warm smile.
For Len and me, Tuscher was many things besides a great bar and caffe. Tuscher was the place we’d have breakfast or lunch, drinks before dinner, meet friends or make new ones, and bring any visiting guests, except on Monday.
Tuscher was a family business, (with roots in Foiano) and its heart and soul were Daniela and Massimo. Although they will be sorely missed, we know they will be successful in whatever they choose to pursue. So rather that focus on “how sad”, I hope you find this tribute to be a walk down memory lane of some of the best times and heartiest laughs so many of us shared together.
It was actually our daughter Benita who introduced us to Tuscher after checking it out with a friend.
And to paraphrase Bogie (Casablanca), I must say it was truly the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Lots of relatives came to visit…
and so many friends too.
And then, there are all those we met, because at Tuscher, no one was ever a stranger.
Sometimes the festivities were off campus, come rain or shine!
Dinners,
olive picking,
and big celebrations too.
There were so many parties…
birthdays,
anniversaries,
and more birthdays.
But we really never needed a reason to go to Tuscher… good times were always on the menu!
And so to the Olivieri family, Niccolo, Edoardo, and especially Dani and Massimo, thank you for your love and friendship and for giving us this very special and unique gathering place. While Tuscher may be gone, the memories we and so many have made with you will last a lifetime.
We wish each of you great success, wherever the road may take you.
Happy New Year to all!
May your 2024 be filled with peace,
good health
and unexpected adventures.
Ciao and abbracci!
Judy
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