Today we have the pleasure to bring you the story from our new friend Salvatore an Italian that have decide to move to Veliko Tarnovo following his heart.
Name and nationality:
Salvatore Omar Celauro , Italian (Sicily)
Tell us a bit about you and what you do
In Italy I was a soldier, after the army I finish my university but the passion about food always in my blood, I had a lot of chances to stay in Italy and collaborate in our family farm, where we still produce extra virgin olive oil, but I´m an ambitious person and always wanted something mine.
For years I got experience with customer service and manager in a resort in Greece and there born the desire to open my own place, I love to have contact with people, make them happy and be the difference.
I came in Veliko Tarnovo thanks to my wife Tonislava and stayed here, during the first two years i was walking around and searching what was missing in this town… Finally, I reach the conclusion it was me !!!!
I start my adventure selling the family extra virgin olive oil, at the same time I always cook for friends, in the parties that we organize, and Italian private catering.
Then slowly and step by step……. We open our Italian bistro in Veliko Tarnovo …. what was really missing …… quality and original products.
Why and when did you come to Bulgaria?
I come here for love 4 years ago
What do you like about Italy?
From Italy, I like the culture, the history that we made around the world, and that Italy is a nice business card in every field like fashion, sports, industries, scientist, even the explorers that we had thru our history.
What are some differences between your country and Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is a virgin place, is like living in Italy during the 90′ I’m sure the best is still to come and it will…
What do you like about Bulgaria?
I love the people, the culture, the History, the monuments, and happy people, but I don’t like the roads… My God…
What was the most difficult bureaucratic procedure you have undergone so far in Bulgaria?
For some things, the bureaucracy is very fast, but for some thinks is still an old procedure, need to be refreshed.
Mention one important experience you’ve had in Bulgaria :
The new year in Varna, Varna is close to the sea and is my favorite city in Bulgaria.
What languages do you speak other than your mother tongue?
I speak Greek, a bit of Bulgarian, Spanish, and Sardinian language
What countries have you been to?
I have been in USA, Mexico, Dubai, almost all Europe, I’m planning to go to Japan
How is your business going?
The reaction of the people of this new style of food, I mean the quality and the originality is very good, I didn’t expect it, that’s why we open a small bistro (6 seats) 4 +2 …. and I already think we have to expand it!
What advice would you give to other people who would like to come to live in Bulgaria?
Be happy, all is possible and not only in Bulgaria… if you want it… you can get it… just be positive and never stop!
We thank you for taking the time to share your experience in Bulgaria with all of us, and we wish you good luck with the Bistro, and sooner than later we hope to make you a visit and try your original Lasagna Bolognese!
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