Malvagio’s Restaurant named Idaho Small Business of the Month

COEUR d’ALENE – Named the Idaho Small Enterprise of the Month for April, Malvagio’s Restaurant at 4055 N. Authorities Method was acknowledged by Sen. Jim Risch for its contribution to the North Idaho neighborhood.

Began in 2016 by Svetlana and Matthew Petersen, Malvagio’s focuses on wood-fired pizza and catering. Impressed by a love of wood-fired cooking, the Petersens spent a 12 months honing their expertise earlier than opening the enterprise.

The Petersens have been elevating cash to assist assist Ukraine, as Svetlana is native to the nation. Serving a Ukrainian purple borscht every weekend, the Petersens have donated hundreds of {dollars} to assist humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

“Svetlana and Matthew are utilizing their platform to make a distinction in folks’s lives midway world wide,” Risch stated in a press launch. “Their dedication to North Idaho and dedication to a worthy trigger is past commendable.”

The restaurant will likely be acknowledged within the Congressional document of the U.S. Senate for being a champion of “Idahoan entrepreneurship and philanthropy alongside the best way,” Risch stated.