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Grazie Kitchen Delayed by Protest | Albany News
A new Italian restaurant in Albany, Grazie Italian Kitchen, is delaying its grand opening after a planned protest by Indivisible Albany. The pause stems from backlash tied to the family’s other restaurant, Taste of Italy, which faced outrage over an anti-Muslim Facebook post following the tragic drowning of a seven-year-old boy. Threats have forced staff to quit, leaving owner Frank Capella stressed and reconsidering his future — even contemplating selling the business after investing $275,000 in renovations. The situation highlights community tension and the heavy weight of past actions on a…
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