The Italian Cultural Center in Burien will celebrate the opening of the Casa Caffè on March 13th at 9am The opening will feature Coffee from Caffe D'arte and delicious treats. The Casa will be giving away a Cannoli to the first 200 people this weekend who buy a coffee.
There are Covid precautions in place, including limiting the amount of people inside and requiring everyone to wear a mask. There will be no seating yet but they will have space set up outside to cover folks from any inclement weather, and to allow safe socializing from a distance.
Casa Italiana’s Vision
To create a permanent, ongoing, physical space dedicated to embracing and renewing the joy and vibrant diversity of the soul and spirit of Italy, including its historical, linguistic, and culinary significance.
Planned Features
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- Office of the Honorary Italian Consul – open now
- Casa Caffè Italian Espresso and Pastries – opening March 13, 2021
- Italian Library and Italian Language Classes
- Italian American Historical Display with Focus on Pacific Northwest Immigrants
- Large Banquet and Meeting Hall (300 people)
- Full Commercial and Catering Kitchen
- Array of Event and Space Rentals
- Small Meeting Rooms
- Ample Parking for 100 plus
- Mentoring Programs
Casa’s Mission
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- To host a wide variety of cultural, educational and historical activities to serve the Pacific Northwest community.
- To preserve the rich traditions of Italian culture by sponsoring classes, culinary and social events, and mentoring programs.
- To showcase the contributions made to the world by Italians, and honor their legacy. Casa will be the center of Italian culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Fundraising Campaign
Casa Italiana is in the midst of a $3 Million fundraising campaign to finance our planned features. Please consider being a part of this grand effort, benefitting the entire region. Donations are accepted on our website.
Stay in Touch
While purchasing your coffee don’t forget to sign up for our loyalty program through Square and get rewarded for coming in. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for any upcoming events and specials. You can also sign up on our website for our email subscription to receive Casa News.
Grand Opening of Casa Italiana
Stay tuned for the grand opening of the full Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center, anticipated to open in May! In the meantime, come see us at Casa Caffè for espresso and pastries.
Casa Italiana is located at 13028 1st Ave South:
Here are the hours for the future:
Monday 7:00am-2:30pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:00am-2:30pm
Friday 7:00am-2:30pm
Saturday 9:00am- 3:00pm
Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm
