Sad to see the smiling faces at Vasuvio’s closed their doors on Main Street
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Sad to see the smiling faces at Vasuvio’s closed their doors on Main Street. Pete and Tiffany Huddelson started their restaurant without experience operating a food establishment. 
Their sandwiches were good, but I have to say overpriced. $9 for a sandwich when you can get one for $2 less at Gandolfo’s across the street, doesn’t work no matter how healthy and organic it is.
Utah Stories wishes them well in future endeavors.
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