Synopsis:

The play follows the story of the Marino family, a tight-knit Italian-American family living in
Brooklyn, New York. The family runs a bustling Italian restaurant, "Cucina di Famiglia," which
has been passed down for generations. The matriarch of the family, Nonna Marino, is a master
chef who holds the family recipes close to her heart.
As the play begins, the family is preparing for the restaurant's 50th anniversary celebration. But
tensions arise when Nonna's oldest grandson, Anthony, announces that he has accepted a
prestigious culinary internship in Italy, threatening to leave the family business behind. Nonna is
heartbroken at the thought of losing Anthony, and the rest of the family must come together to
find a way to keep the restaurant and their family legacy alive.
Throughout the play, the audience is treated to mouth-watering dishes and a glimpse into the
rich traditions of Italian cuisine and culture. As the Marino family grapples with their own
personal struggles and dreams, they must also navigate the challenges of keeping their family
business thriving in a rapidly changing world.
Act 1:
 Scene 1: The Marino family is preparing for the restaurant's 50th anniversary
celebration. Nonna is in the kitchen, lovingly preparing her famous dishes.
 Scene 2: Anthony announces that he has accepted a culinary internship in Italy, causing
a rift in the family. Nonna is devastated at the thought of losing her grandson and the
family's future in the restaurant.
 Scene 3: The family members argue over what to do about Anthony's decision and the
future of the restaurant.
Act 2:
 Scene 1: The anniversary celebration is underway, and the restaurant is packed with
guests. The family members are all working together to serve the guests and keep the
restaurant running smoothly.
 Scene 2: In the kitchen, Nonna has a heart-to-heart conversation with Anthony about his
dreams and the importance of family.
 Scene 3: The family comes up with a plan to convince Anthony to stay and continue
running the restaurant together.
Act 3:
 Scene 1: The family gathers in the kitchen, and Nonna presents Anthony with a special
dish that she has been working on for him.
 Scene 2: Anthony reflects on his decision and the love and support of his family. He
ultimately decides to stay and continue running the restaurant with his family.
 Scene 3: The family celebrates their unity and the success of the restaurant's
anniversary celebration.
The play ends with the family looking forward to the next chapter in the story of "Cucina di
Famiglia" and the Marino family's enduring legacy.