Grazie Kitchen Delayed by Protest | Albany News

A new Italian restaurant in Albany, Grazie Italian Kitchen, is delaying its grand opening after a planned protest by Indivisible Albany. The pause stems from backlash tied to the family’s other restaurant, Taste of Italy, which faced outrage over an anti-Muslim Facebook post following the tragic drowning of a seven-year-old boy. Threats have forced staff to quit, leaving owner Frank Capella stressed and reconsidering his future — even contemplating selling the business after investing $275,000 in renovations. The situation highlights community tension and the heavy weight of past actions on a family’s business dreams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a138cbc04c6c6e93