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In 2000 a young couple opened a Restaurant in Park Slope Brooklyn, a then somewhat set aside neighborhood. In the 22 years following that, Carlo  and Michelle Pulixi put every ounce of their passion into the restaurant, Convivium Osteria, and said passion resulted in one of Brookyns most beloved institutions. Fast Forward; 2020, Carlo and Michelle, now living part time in New Hartford Connecticut with their two kids, Federico and Elisabetta, get another itch for a project.  Both of them being from small towns, Carlo in Italy and Michelle California, Torringtons old world new england charm spoke to them, and the vaulted ceilings of the space they stumbled upon on East Main St, invoked Inspiration. So after 20 years, Carlo and Michelle rolled their sleeves up once again, and with the help of their family and close friends, they set out to create another atmosphere that reflects the fairy tale like towns Carlo grew up in. After two long years of construction, and many setbacks including a large fire that almost resulted in disaster, Geppetto opened on September 27th of 2022, and Carlo, Michelle and the team of family and friends they are partnered with, are eager to show their vision of hosting, and true Italian cooking, with a passion of showcasing the elegant simplicity that rural Italian cuisine is built on.