Alfred Lepore

Born in Little Italy in 1938 upstairs from the Ferrara Cafe opened in 1892, Alfred Lepore became one of the most important ambassadors of fancy food to Americans. As president of Ferrara, Lepore broke new ground by introducing Italian brands at a time when American culinary tastes were just opening to discovery. Lepore served as NASFT/SFA Board Chair from 1980 - 1982.