Ghini's French Caffe

(TUCSON, Ariz.) – Coralie Chef Ghini Satta, owner and executive chef at Ghinis French Caffe, has been a long time member of Tucson Originals Restaurants, an alliance of local, independent restaurants owners and purveyors. Satta developed her love of cooking while helping her grandmother in France at the tender age of two. Eventually her culinary talent paved the way to work with famed Chef Piro in Marseille where she perfected her skills. However, the farm-to-table practices – using fresh, local ingredients and preparing everything from scratch, ingrained in her early years in France, has been the hallmark at Ghinis French Caffe for 23 years. Sourcing the freshest, local ingredients is a priority for Chef Ghini. Food is my passion and being a restaurateur allows me to connect with the Tucson community in a very meaningful and stay true to my commitment to support local suppliers , said Satta. I consider myself very fortunate to do what I love and help make Tucson a better place. Chef Ghini has contributed to Tucson Originals Restaurants and the culinary community in Tucson for many years, said Sam Alboy, president of Tucson Originals Restaurants and owner of Mamas Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue. Her dedication to the community and commitment to furthering the mission of our alliance has been instrumental.. Chef Ghini, widely known for her inspired French cuisine, strives to keep the menu at Ghinis French Caffe simple and fresh. Chef Ghini enjoys Mediterranean style cooking and introduces interesting wine pairings at the Friday and Saturday Night Bistro when every bottle of wine is discounted and has become hugely popular with Tucson foodies. Along with a carefully chosen selection of boutique wine and beer list, Chef Ghini has perfected delicate dishes such as Escargots a la Bourguignonne, Warm Double Cream Brie & Grapes with Salted Caramel or Rosemary Lamb Sliders. However, most regular patrons will smile knowingly when asked about Ghinis si