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agricultural landscape and lifestyle, had a huge
influence on her upbringing. She learned to cook at
an early age and by sixteen had her first job cooking
in a pizza and sub shop. She later expanded to a
larger facility boasting four dining rooms and more
extensive menus, and the opportunity to work with
many diverse chefs. Joanna attended the University
of Maine, graduating with high honors with her
Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Maine
in Presque Isle. Fine Arts was her dream, but the
excitement and rush of cooking was to be her true
calling. Working under the previous chefs at Gram
Russo’s and under the open direction of the owner,
she has made her true dream come true at Gram
Russo’s Italian Restaurant. She has the ability to
use her fine arts education and see it with every
dish she creates. She over sees and trains a full
staff of very talented individuals. Eric Brigham, the
banquet cook, has been employed at Gram Russo’s
for close to ten years. Eric has vast knowledge in all
aspects of food preparation and catering. Joanna’s
right hand cook Josh Doughty is a Presque Isle
native. Josh grew up working on his family’s farm
and always had a love for cooking. Since the first
day that Josh was hired at Gram Russo’s, you would
have thought that he had years of experience.
Joanna has built a team that is second to none and
is giving The County a true taste of diversity in all
the items they create. She is truly thankful that the
owner allows them the freedom to experiment and
express their love for cooking. In doing so, there is
always something fresh cooking at Gram Russo’s
Italian Restaurant.
Today’s menu includes traditional and
contemporary Italian cuisine as well as a savory
selection of steaks and fresh seafood. To
compliment your dinner, choose from an extensive
wine list and a wide variety of tempting homemade
desserts. Large groups are welcome. Reservations
are recommended for parties of ten or more.
All major credit cards accepted.
Hours of Operation
M - W
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Breakfast
Closed
Closed
Closed
7a - 11a
7a - 11a
Lunch
Closed
11a - 2p
11a - 2p
11a - 2p
11a - 2p
Dinner
5p - 8p
5p - 8p
5p - 9p
5p - 9p
4p - 8p
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