Lisa and her "kids"

What’s it like running an Italian restaurant like La Strada in Belmont Shore?  I get asked that all the time.  Well, it’s kind of like having an extra big house with 17 kids.   The dishwasher is broken, the water heater needs to be replaced, the electric bill is sky-high.  The “kids” (employees) get along most of the time, but sometimes  there is sibling rivalry: “you gave her a better schedule than me!”    Sometimes the kids don’t clean their rooms or do their homework (translation: clean up after their shift or do the proper accounting work).

But, then, your kid does something GREAT, and you beam with pride.  That is how I feel about my “kids” as I watch them walk around taking care of all of you, and as I watch them in the kitchen preparing beautiful and delicious Italian masterpieces with love for you to enjoy.  I love my kids, thank you for appreciating them and for letting me brag…….Lisa

May 2010
Our 8th Customer Appreciation Party, celebrating our loyal guests who come frequently to enjoy our warm hospitality, along with the most delicious Italian food in Belmont Shore, a quaint part of Long Beach, California! Hope to see you soon!

Mrs. Ramelow,

I just wanted to say thank you again!

The calendars you sent were awesome and all the women in there are beautiful!!

Thank you for taking the time to write this letter to us!! We really appreciate reading about you and your nieces and daughter!! It really makes the time fly when you have nice people sending you things that make you feel like you are wanted!!!

Very Respectfully,

HM2 (FMF) Bromley

Leading Petty Officer

3^rd Battalion 4^th Marines

Battalion aid station