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Owner of St. Paul's Cossetta restaurant dies unexpectedly in Rome
MPR News • • business
Key Points:
- Dave Cossetta, the fourth-generation owner of St. Paul’s Cossetta restaurant, died unexpectedly in Rome shortly after winning two international awards at the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone.
- No cause of death has been disclosed, and Cossetta had spent over 15 years perfecting panettone, a traditional Italian sweet bread that became a hallmark of the restaurant.
- The Cossetta establishment began as a small market in 1911 and grew into a beloved family-owned restaurant and community gathering spot on West 7th Street in St. Paul.
- Former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman praised Cossetta for his dedication to the city during challenging times and his commitment to excellence, calling his loss a significant blow to the community.
- The restaurant's statement highlighted Dave Cossetta's passion for his family, city, and patrons, and efforts to expand Cossetta's reach nationally through panettone.
