Baton Rouge’s culinary scene was dealt a surprising blow last week when Latte e Miele owner Luca Di Martino confirmed on the restaurant’s Facebook page what many had suspected—the Jefferson Highway gelateria and restaurant was closing. In the midst of a cross-country drive to visit family, Di Martino spoke exclusively with 225 about his decision to close the restaurant.
“This closing had nothing to do with [the staff] or my dedicated clientele,” Di Martino says. “It was a huge decision I had to make. It’s hard to walk away from this. It’s six years of 14-hour days, seven days a week. And I’m not someone who gives up and walks away. It’s bittersweet.” Read the full story.
