The upcoming New Jersey–style pasta shop comes from the team behind Normandie.
Portland Monthly reports that on a Sunday evening in December 2024, Normandie hosted an event called "Sunday sauce", where diners enjoyed plates of meatballs, eggplant parmesan, and "disco fries".
heaping plates of meatballs, eggplant parmesan, and “disco fries” filled the tables.
The event featured Italian-American cuisine, including pasta bowls with marinara and cheesy garlic bread, as well as desserts like banana tiramisu and birthday cannoli cakes.
Author's summary: New Italian American restaurant opening.