Grazie!
At least I tried. Sure, I made mistakes while getting Vico Cavone off the ground. It’s unavoidable. But I learned from my mistakes and I adapted. I did not let my ego drive me to the sidelines, so I could softly complain under my breath about the sacrifices every serious small business owner must make. My mother taught me to face life’s challenges head-on and to fight hard to overcome them. I bleed for Vico every day.
My biggest mistake was to trust the wrong person to be my business partner. After just over a year, she simply walked away from the business. Then, under the spell of a manipulative lawyer, she brought a lawsuit that I believe is frivolous and is designed to close the business and to force me into personal bankruptcy. To-date, I have legal bills that are approaching $250,000 and there is no one to help. It is hard enough to run a brand new business in this hostile city. But under the unrelenting pressure brought on by this lawsuit and by her lawyer, no business could possibly survive. If you’re interested, the case can be found online. Anyone who knows me or knows my husband knows that the allegations made in any of these documents are ridiculous.
So Vico Cavone after today Queens Brunch final drag show will be closed. It is proof that no good deed goes unpunished. It is a hard lesson for me to learn. Still, I opened this business with purity of heart and I close it with purity of heart. What lies in others’ hearts that motivates them towards wickedness is not for me to understand. I hope my father looks down from heaven with pride, knowing that his son was not afraid to try, to trust, to believe.
I want to thank everyone who supported me and my vision for Vico Cavone. I especially want to thank my staff. It is my only regret that the jobs created by this restaurant have now come to an end. My staff has been loyal, adaptable, jovial and willing to help me be better. I would have liked to see where we could have taken Vico Cavone if we had just a bit more time. They are so talented and I am blessed to have had them on my team. I pray they each are able to find new employment quickly.
GRAZIE A TUTTI.
At least I tried. Sure, I made mistakes while getting Vico Cavone off the ground. It’s unavoidable. But I learned from my mistakes and I adapted. I did not let my ego drive me to the sidelines, so I could softly complain under my breath about the sacrifices every serious small business owner must make. My mother taught me to face life’s challenges head-on and to fight hard to overcome them. I bleed for Vico every day.
My biggest mistake was to trust the wrong person to be my business partner. After just over a year, she simply walked away from the business. Then, under the spell of a manipulative lawyer, she brought a lawsuit that I believe is frivolous and is designed to close the business and to force me into personal bankruptcy. To-date, I have legal bills that are approaching $250,000 and there is no one to help. It is hard enough to run a brand new business in this hostile city. But under the unrelenting pressure brought on by this lawsuit and by her lawyer, no business could possibly survive. If you’re interested, the case can be found online. Anyone who knows me or knows my husband knows that the allegations made in any of these documents are ridiculous.
So Vico Cavone after today Queens Brunch final drag show will be closed. It is proof that no good deed goes unpunished. It is a hard lesson for me to learn. Still, I opened this business with purity of heart and I close it with purity of heart. What lies in others’ hearts that motivates them towards wickedness is not for me to understand. I hope my father looks down from heaven with pride, knowing that his son was not afraid to try, to trust, to believe.
I want to thank everyone who supported me and my vision for Vico Cavone. I especially want to thank my staff. It is my only regret that the jobs created by this restaurant have now come to an end. My staff has been loyal, adaptable, jovial and willing to help me be better. I would have liked to see where we could have taken Vico Cavone if we had just a bit more time. They are so talented and I am blessed to have had them on my team. I pray they each are able to find new employment quickly.
GRAZIE A TUTTI.
Orecchiette con Zucca e Ricotta Salata.
Pumpkin Orecchiette is the new dish on the menu.
#halloween #halloweendecor #restaurant #restaurants #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #pizzagram #pasta #pastafresca #pastalover #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #napoli
Orecchiette con Zucca e Ricotta Salata.
Pumpkin Orecchiette is the new dish on the menu.
#halloween #halloweendecor #restaurant #restaurants #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #pizzagram #pasta #pastafresca #pastalover #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #napoli
Vico’s Pizza Fritta is BACK! But only for a limited time. A Neapolitan classic: house-made pizza dough, cicoli, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella. Hand-stuffed with love and fried to crispy, chewy perfection.
#pizza #pizzafritta #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzagram #pizzalovers #pizzalove #pizzalove #restaurants #restaurant #napoli #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
Vico’s Pizza Fritta is BACK! But only for a limited time. A Neapolitan classic: house-made pizza dough, cicoli, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella. Hand-stuffed with love and fried to crispy, chewy perfection.
#pizza #pizzafritta #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzagram #pizzalovers #pizzalove #pizzalove #restaurants #restaurant #napoli #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
Tomorrow night let’s celebrate Vico’s Halloween Party with a special performer.
From 6pm to 9pm Ronkat.
RonKat Spearman is a prolific songwriter and Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Composer, Grammy and BMI songwriter recipient.
RonKat met and wrote with George Clinton and later joined Parliament Funkadelic in 2000. He toured the world playing guitar, bass and vocals for P Funk for ten years. During that time he also moved to San Francisco where he formed a side project KATDELIC.
Special Dj set from 9pm to 12am.
Book your table now.
#halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencostume #halloweendecorations #livemusic #liveshow #rock #punk #music #djset #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzas #pasta #pastafresca #drinks #drinklocal #drink #drinking #drinkup #bar #barlife #sanfrancisco #castro
Tomorrow night let’s celebrate Vico’s Halloween Party with a special performer.
From 6pm to 9pm Ronkat.
RonKat Spearman is a prolific songwriter and Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Composer, Grammy and BMI songwriter recipient.
RonKat met and wrote with George Clinton and later joined Parliament Funkadelic in 2000. He toured the world playing guitar, bass and vocals for P Funk for ten years. During that time he also moved to San Francisco where he formed a side project KATDELIC.
Special Dj set from 9pm to 12am.
Book your table now.
#halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencostume #halloweendecorations #livemusic #liveshow #rock #punk #music #djset #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzas #pasta #pastafresca #drinks #drinklocal #drink #drinking #drinkup #bar #barlife #sanfrancisco #castro
Beautiful day in San Francisco, perfect for joining us tonight at Vico Cavone.
Tueswine-Tuesday, all the bottles of wine are half price.
Like this one is a biologic Vermentino from Sicilia, very refreshing, very Vico.
#wine #winelover #winetasting #winelovers #winewinewine #wineglass #winetime #winebar #winebar #winelife #vermentino #fresh #dry #restaurants #restaurant #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #sfbayarea #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pasta #pastafresca #homemade
Beautiful day in San Francisco, perfect for joining us tonight at Vico Cavone.
Tueswine-Tuesday, all the bottles of wine are half price.
Like this one is a biologic Vermentino from Sicilia, very refreshing, very Vico.
#wine #winelover #winetasting #winelovers #winewinewine #wineglass #winetime #winebar #winebar #winelife #vermentino #fresh #dry #restaurants #restaurant #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #sfbayarea #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pasta #pastafresca #homemade
Star struck.The incredible Billy Porter had dinner at Vico Cavone tonight!!! Such a powerful voice for our community. An inspiration for us all. And such a lovely human being. Thank you, Billy, for joining us tonight!
@theebillyporter
#billyporter #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #wine #winestagram #icon #actor #hollywood #star
Star struck.The incredible Billy Porter had dinner at Vico Cavone tonight!!! Such a powerful voice for our community. An inspiration for us all. And such a lovely human being. Thank you, Billy, for joining us tonight!
@theebillyporter
#billyporter #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #wine #winestagram #icon #actor #hollywood #star
Saltimbocca con Polpette e insalata.
Meatballs Saltimbocca cooked in wood oven served with mix greens salad.
Brunch every Saturday and Sunday.
#brunch #brunchtime #brunching #sundaybrunch #saturday #saturdaynight #saturdaybrunch #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pasta #pastafresca #restaurants #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
Saltimbocca con Polpette e insalata.
Meatballs Saltimbocca cooked in wood oven served with mix greens salad.
Brunch every Saturday and Sunday.
#brunch #brunchtime #brunching #sundaybrunch #saturday #saturdaynight #saturdaybrunch #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pasta #pastafresca #restaurants #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
SNEAK PEEK. Vico’s 2023 Signature Holiday Cocktail will be Snow White: Patron Silver tequila, coconut milk, Cointreau and a splash of lime juice. Sure, it’s only October…but why hold back on something so delicious? Come try one today!
#drink #holiday #holidays #season #restaurants #restaurant #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzalovers #pasta #pastalover #pastafresca #pastas #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #saturday
SNEAK PEEK. Vico’s 2023 Signature Holiday Cocktail will be Snow White: Patron Silver tequila, coconut milk, Cointreau and a splash of lime juice. Sure, it’s only October…but why hold back on something so delicious? Come try one today!
#drink #holiday #holidays #season #restaurants #restaurant #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzalovers #pasta #pastalover #pastafresca #pastas #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #saturday
We still have some reservations for tonight’s Dinner + Drag Show hosted by the fabulous Elsa Touche. Seatings starting at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
Food and drink specials will be available tonight, please ask to your server.
#dinner #dinnershow #showtime #show #dinnerideas #tonight #dragshow #dragqueen #friday #fridaynight #fridayvibes #drinks #drink #bookstagram #booknow #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pasta #pastafresca #sanfrancisco
We still have some reservations for tonight’s Dinner + Drag Show hosted by the fabulous Elsa Touche. Seatings starting at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
Food and drink specials will be available tonight, please ask to your server.
#dinner #dinnershow #showtime #show #dinnerideas #tonight #dragshow #dragqueen #friday #fridaynight #fridayvibes #drinks #drink #bookstagram #booknow #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pasta #pastafresca #sanfrancisco
We are coming back with our regular Open Mic Night.
Join us tonight with a beautiful singing night, bring your family/friends.
New special food and cocktails.
#openmic #night #openmicnight #nightdinner #dinner #pizza #pizzanapoletana #homemade #pizzatime #pizzalovers #pasta #pastalover #pastafresca #pastalovers #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro #bar #drinks #drink #wine #wineglass #winelover
We are coming back with our regular Open Mic Night.
Join us tonight with a beautiful singing night, bring your family/friends.
New special food and cocktails.
#openmic #night #openmicnight #nightdinner #dinner #pizza #pizzanapoletana #homemade #pizzatime #pizzalovers #pasta #pastalover #pastafresca #pastalovers #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro #bar #drinks #drink #wine #wineglass #winelover
Happy Tuesday summer is not over yet.
Join us tonight all the bottles of wine are half price.
And perfect pairing with this refreshing Caprese Salad.
#halfprice #wine #bottle #wine #winelover #wineglass #winelovers #winetime #winewinewine #winecountry #winebar #pizza #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzeria #pasta #pastafresca
Happy Tuesday summer is not over yet.
Join us tonight all the bottles of wine are half price.
And perfect pairing with this refreshing Caprese Salad.
#halfprice #wine #bottle #wine #winelover #wineglass #winelovers #winetime #winewinewine #winecountry #winebar #pizza #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzeria #pasta #pastafresca
Live music again tonight at Vico Cavone. This week, we’re proud to showcase the band TRES LECHES. Book your table and try our delicious food and drink specials.
#livemusic #tonight #monday #mondays #mondaynight #pizza #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzatiktok #pizzanapoletana #pizzeria #pizzerianapoletana #homemade #pasta #pastatiktok #pastafresca
Live music again tonight at Vico Cavone. This week, we’re proud to showcase the band TRES LECHES. Book your table and try our delicious food and drink specials.
#livemusic #tonight #monday #mondays #mondaynight #pizza #pizzalover #pizzatime #pizzatiktok #pizzanapoletana #pizzeria #pizzerianapoletana #homemade #pasta #pastatiktok #pastafresca
Vico’s Secret Brunch.
Today seating start at 12pm-show start at 1pm.
Book your table and let’s have some fun!
#brunch #brunchtime #brunching #saturday #saturdaybrunch #dragshow #showtime #pizza #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzagram #pizzalove #homemade #napoli #style #styles #pasta #pastafresca
Vico’s Secret Brunch.
Today seating start at 12pm-show start at 1pm.
Book your table and let’s have some fun!
#brunch #brunchtime #brunching #saturday #saturdaybrunch #dragshow #showtime #pizza #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzagram #pizzalove #homemade #napoli #style #styles #pasta #pastafresca
Gamberi grigliati.
Grilled shrimps with an avocado sauce and squid ink bread.
Very refreshing and tasty, will be available tonight for dinner.
#starter #appetizers #dinner #thursday #happythursday #thursdaynight #night #shrimp #shrimps #bread #restaurant #restaurant #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #wine #wineglass #winetasting #winelovers #winelover #drink #drinks #drinkspecials
Gamberi grigliati.
Grilled shrimps with an avocado sauce and squid ink bread.
Very refreshing and tasty, will be available tonight for dinner.
#starter #appetizers #dinner #thursday #happythursday #thursdaynight #night #shrimp #shrimps #bread #restaurant #restaurant #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #wine #wineglass #winetasting #winelovers #winelover #drink #drinks #drinkspecials
Happy Espressi Martini Week.
Stop by tonight and order a Pizza Margherita and get Free Espresso Martini. DJ DanniBoi will offer a nice DJ set starting at 5:30pm. We are happy to celebrate the entire week $10 for an Espresso Martini. Book your table now.
#espressomartini #espresso #espressodrinks #drinks #drinkstagram #drinkspecials #restaurants #restaurant #pizza #pizzamargherita #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzas #pizzatime #pizzalover #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro
Happy Espressi Martini Week.
Stop by tonight and order a Pizza Margherita and get Free Espresso Martini. DJ DanniBoi will offer a nice DJ set starting at 5:30pm. We are happy to celebrate the entire week $10 for an Espresso Martini. Book your table now.
#espressomartini #espresso #espressodrinks #drinks #drinkstagram #drinkspecials #restaurants #restaurant #pizza #pizzamargherita #pizzanapoletana #pizzas #pizzas #pizzatime #pizzalover #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro
Espresso Martini Week is Oct 9-15. It’s true: Vico’s Espresso Martini is the best. Celebrate with us…our espresso martini’s are only $10 all week long…made with real Italian espresso. And join the party Wed, Oct 11. Food and drink specials, plus a DJ set.
#espressomartini #martini #week #vodka #best #drink #drinkspecials #specialeffects #tuesday #tuesdays #bar #barlife #join #cocktails #cocktail #enjoy #restaurants #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #pizza #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pizzatime #ᴘɪᴢᴢᴀs #pizzanapoletana
Espresso Martini Week is Oct 9-15. It’s true: Vico’s Espresso Martini is the best. Celebrate with us…our espresso martini’s are only $10 all week long…made with real Italian espresso. And join the party Wed, Oct 11. Food and drink specials, plus a DJ set.
#espressomartini #martini #week #vodka #best #drink #drinkspecials #specialeffects #tuesday #tuesdays #bar #barlife #join #cocktails #cocktail #enjoy #restaurants #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #pizza #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pizzatime #ᴘɪᴢᴢᴀs #pizzanapoletana
Happy Columbus Day to everyone,tonight we will be open regular hours with a special Live Music.
Book your table now.
#livemusic #liveshow #restaurants #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzas #wine #winelover #winelovers #winetime #bar #barlife #music #enjoy #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro
Happy Columbus Day to everyone,tonight we will be open regular hours with a special Live Music.
Book your table now.
#livemusic #liveshow #restaurants #pizzatime #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzas #wine #winelover #winelovers #winetime #bar #barlife #music #enjoy #sanfrancisco #sf #sfs #castro
San Francisco summer is here! Enjoy it this weekend with a refreshing Vico Maraschino: Bacardi Lime rum, Chambord and a splash of bubbles. Delicious with one of our unique brunch egg frittata dishes.
#drink #drinks #drinkporn #drinkspecials #drinking #restaurant #restaurants #eggs #brunch #brunchtime #brunching #saturday #happysaturday #sundayfunday #sundaybrunch #food #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #picoftheday #sanfrancisco #sf
San Francisco summer is here! Enjoy it this weekend with a refreshing Vico Maraschino: Bacardi Lime rum, Chambord and a splash of bubbles. Delicious with one of our unique brunch egg frittata dishes.
#drink #drinks #drinkporn #drinkspecials #drinking #restaurant #restaurants #eggs #brunch #brunchtime #brunching #saturday #happysaturday #sundayfunday #sundaybrunch #food #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #picoftheday #sanfrancisco #sf
Pizza San Daniele is a big hit. Enjoy a beautiful day with a cocktail from our cocktail list and make your day even better.
Book your table now.
#pizzanapoletana #pizzatime #pizzas #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzeria #napoli #style #wine #winelover #winelovers #wineglass #winewinewine #barlife #bar #friday #fridaynight #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
Pizza San Daniele is a big hit. Enjoy a beautiful day with a cocktail from our cocktail list and make your day even better.
Book your table now.
#pizzanapoletana #pizzatime #pizzas #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzeria #napoli #style #wine #winelover #winelovers #wineglass #winewinewine #barlife #bar #friday #fridaynight #sanfrancisco #sf #castro
Open Mic Night, next Thursday October 12 from 6pm to 10pm.
Join us and try our menu with new items, special drinks and wine.
If you love to sing, will be a perfect night to be at Vico Cavone.
#openmic #night #thursday #thursdaynight #special #sing #singer #show #showtime #pasta #pizza #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #enjoy #pasta #pastafresca #homemade #wine #wineglass #winelover #bar #barlife #drinks #drinks #sanfrancisco #sf
Open Mic Night, next Thursday October 12 from 6pm to 10pm.
Join us and try our menu with new items, special drinks and wine.
If you love to sing, will be a perfect night to be at Vico Cavone.
#openmic #night #thursday #thursdaynight #special #sing #singer #show #showtime #pasta #pizza #pizzalover #pizzanapoletana #pizzalovers #pizzatime #pizzas #enjoy #pasta #pastafresca #homemade #wine #wineglass #winelover #bar #barlife #drinks #drinks #sanfrancisco #sf
Alici Fritte are back! It’s a beautiful day…beautiful like our fried sardines. Lightly breaded, fried whole and served with a spicy dipping sauce made from fresh bell peppers. Pairs perfectly with a light rose wine from @terredorawines. Part of our ALL DAY Wednesday Happy Hour menu (Vico Bar area). Ask your server about our special cocktails.
#special #wednesday #happyhour #allnight #tonight #wine #rose #bestwine #dinner #brunch #warm #day #restaurants #restaurant #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #eat #sardines #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #drink #drinks #pasta #pastafresca #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover
Alici Fritte are back! It’s a beautiful day…beautiful like our fried sardines. Lightly breaded, fried whole and served with a spicy dipping sauce made from fresh bell peppers. Pairs perfectly with a light rose wine from @terredorawines. Part of our ALL DAY Wednesday Happy Hour menu (Vico Bar area). Ask your server about our special cocktails.
#special #wednesday #happyhour #allnight #tonight #wine #rose #bestwine #dinner #brunch #warm #day #restaurants #restaurant #foodporn #foodie #foodblogger #eat #sardines #sanfrancisco #sf #castro #drink #drinks #pasta #pastafresca #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover
Happy Hour from Monday to Friday at 5pm to 7pm.
Arancini is one of the Happy Hour item served with delicious bell peppers souce.
#happyhour #wine #wineglass #winestagram #winetasting #winelovers #winetime #drinks #drink #tuesday #happytuesday #halfprice #bottles #arancini ##souce #bar #barlife #sunny #day
Happy Hour from Monday to Friday at 5pm to 7pm.
Arancini is one of the Happy Hour item served with delicious bell peppers souce.
#happyhour #wine #wineglass #winestagram #winetasting #winelovers #winetime #drinks #drink #tuesday #happytuesday #halfprice #bottles #arancini ##souce #bar #barlife #sunny #day
Come try our new Lime Watermelon Mojito: Bacardi lime rum, fresh watermelon puree, lime juice and mint. Thank you to Bacardi for your loyal sponsorship.
@bacardi
#drink #cocktails #cocktail #drinks #bar #lime #mojito #watermelon #special #tonight #saturday #brunch #brunchtime #saturdaybrunch #sunny #day #sanfrancisco #sf #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover
Come try our new Lime Watermelon Mojito: Bacardi lime rum, fresh watermelon puree, lime juice and mint. Thank you to Bacardi for your loyal sponsorship.
@bacardi
#drink #cocktails #cocktail #drinks #bar #lime #mojito #watermelon #special #tonight #saturday #brunch #brunchtime #saturdaybrunch #sunny #day #sanfrancisco #sf #pizza #pizzanapoletana #pizzalover