This week Franco The Foodie officially reopens Wednesday to Saturday from 3-7pm. After Franco Gallo passed away in October from complications from a heart transplant, his family has decided to honor his legacy by carrying on the family business, which has just 4 employees.
The Gallo Family
Running the kitchen will be Alexa, Franco’s oldest daughter, who had been cooking by her dads side for several years in the restaurant. Jess, the younger daughter, handles the front of the house and customer relations.
While the majority of the business, there is a small seating area where regulars dine in. And just like always, you can expect a weekly changing menu filled with Chef Franco’s delicious recipes. He taught his daughters well, and they’re carrying forward the torch of his labor of love with pride and so much heart.
This week also marks a deeply meaningful milestone: Franco and Karen’s wedding anniversary. On December 2nd, they would have celebrated 33 years of marriage. Thirty-three years ago, they were married in Franco’s hometown of Brindisi, Italy, while Karen was stationed there with the United States Navy, and that’s where their incredible journey of love first began.
So they thought, what better way to reopen than with Franco’s cherished anniversary dish, the one he made every year to celebrate with Karen. This week’s featured special is a beautiful sneak peek of something truly close to Franco’s heart: Tortelloni Panna, Prosciutto e Funghi
“This time last year, he shared this very Tortellini Panna dish on Living Dayton, which we are honored to share with you. From our hearts to yours, thank you. Grazie Mille for allowing us to keep Franco’s spirit, love, and flavors alive. We invite you to come enjoy these amazing dishes that meant so much to him, and now, to our family{ says Gallo.”
“It’s overwhelming with the amount of support we got from the community and the media. We’re so grateful for the community support our family has received. Both Giovanni’s & Copey’s both did fundraisers for us a and we were really wowed- seeing other local businesses who supported us. I just can’t say enough about how heartwarming that is. It’s amazing and I know Franco would be very proud,” Karen shared, getting choked up as she was talking with us.
Here’s the menu for opening week:
As always you can message them with your preorder, call at 937-679-5404 (Wednesday – Saturday from 3-7PM) or find us on DoorDash for delivery. 
Note – You can preorder as soon as you want, for any day you want!
Note – You can preorder as soon as you want, for any day you want!How to preorder? Please send a message (via private messenger on their facebook page) with your order and desired pickup day/half hour timeframe (such as 4-4:30) and phone contact info. They will text you when your order is ready to avoid wait times, and aim to have your order ready as quickly as possible.
Our goal is to make this as efficient as possible with the freshly made entrees, all carefully crafted for each order received.
Wed- Sat 3- 7pm
Head over for the history, and there is plenty of it. Check out the Greene County Historical Society, which is basically comprised of three buildings.You will find an old cabin there, the Galloway, which was relocated to the city itself and answers many of the questions about the great chief Tecumseh and his friendship with the family.I have long been obsessed with Tecumseh and his desire to save his Native Families in the area. The guides in the cabin have a multitude of answers to your questions. Many artifacts and historical items await you at the Galloway.
After getting your lesson, grab a bike, as Xenia’s bikeways (Greene Way Bike Trails)are considered by many the ‘best in Ohio.’ You can ride this mostly flat, gorgeous stretch for miles. Recommended is the trip from Spring Valley to Yellow Springs. Xenia’s stretch, is NOT to be missed as the trail follows tree covered spaces and a soft rolling stream (the Little Miami) that eventually forms Clifton Gorge and John Bryan.
They do lunch and dinner well too!
A little more food or beer maybe? Ok….