Noted Chef Cristian Pontiggia of the popular Sassella Restaurant in downtown Santa Fe is thrilled to be a part of the Encanto Bistro in Los Alamos, where he already feels like one of the big family. The Bistro is excited to showcase Pontiggia’s culinary specialties in upcoming special events. Courtesy photo

Chef Cristian Pontiggia of Sassella Restaurant, right, works with Encanto Bistro manager Emil N. Zaiduin on the preparation of Italian food, which Encanto Bistro will soon add to its menu. Zaiduin will graduate from high school in May and is the youngest manager at the Bistro. Courtesy photo

From left, Chef Cristian Pontiggia of Sassella Restaurant, Manager Emil N. Zaiduni of Encanto Bistro, and Chef Tony Smith, also of Sassella Restaurant have been collaborating on new Italian menu items for the Encanto Bistro menu. Courtesy photo

Gathering at the conclusion of an extensive training session at Encanto Bistro are, from left, Emil N. Zaiduni, Mayra Suarez, Tony Smith, Cristian Pontiggia and Ufemia Bernal Rios. Encanto Bistro will soon be add Italian dishes to the menu such as paninis, lasagna and more. Encanto Bistro is located at 149 Central Park Square in the Rose Chocolatier location. Courtesy photo

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