The founder of the restaurant that has been wildly popular among visiting NBA teams was remembered ahead of San Antonio’s preseason game against the Jazz in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night.
Nassi, who worked in restaurants all over the world, came to Utah in 1996 to run Il Sansovino. He later became the name and face behind Cucina Toscana., located at 173 W. 300 South.
“One of the really unique things about Valter [was that it wasn’t just about] the athletes and the tons of movie stars that have been there — he genuinely loves people that like his food,” Lund said. “Even late at night, having the players in, and having them love his food after they put their best effort in on the court, it’s something he just really responded to. Part of Valter was, he was always on stage when he was in the restaurant, and NBA players would respond to that.
“And then the food is just off the charts,” he concluded. “… I have never walked out of there saying anything other than, ‘Oh, that was an awesome meal.’”
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