 | Jack Fasciano is President and Owner of Angelo's, a Wichita tradition for 45 years. Angelo's was founded in 1959 by Angelo and Anna Fasciano in Derby, KS. Jack is their oldest son and began in the business as a youngster doing dishes, grinding garlic and making pizza sauce and sausage. At the age of 12, Jack was Derby's first pizza delivery person. He delivered pizzas and other Italian dishes to friends and neighbors in a little red wagon. In 1960, the Fascianos opened their first 'real' restaurant at the corner of Harry and Hillside in Wichita, at one time having four locations in Wichita and one in Hutchinson. Over the years Jack has worked along side his father, mother, aunts, uncles and cousins perfecting recipes and maintaining the family tradition of wonderful 'Southern Italian Comfort' food. Today, Jack keeps that tradition alive in a quiet neighborhood at 1930 S. Oliver. If the Italian aromas don't bring you in, you can't miss the sign with Lion on top. You can contact Jack at (316) 682-1473. |
Italian Grilled Bruschetta
16 slices Italian bread
6 medium plum tomatoes cut lengthwise
1 large eggplant cut in 1/2 inch slices
1/4 pound grated romano cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup crushed dry basil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
16 slices mozzarella cheese (optional)
Preheat the grill. Add sliced eggplant to a strainer and salt it. Let it drain for 15 minutes.
Place tomatoes and eggplant in a bowl and toss with the vegetable oil. Cook the vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes on each side on the grill, until brown and soft on the inside. Remove from grill and roughly chop and place in a medium sized bowl. Add the garlic, olive oil, vinegar and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well and set aside.
Place the bread on the grill and toast it until it is browned. Sprinkle with the cheese and grill an additional minute. Place toasted bread on a platter and top with the tomato eggplant mixture.
For added cheesiness, cover with mozzarella cheese, place in oven until melted.