Rorick Kitchen offers taste of Elyson and Italy
When it opens this fall, Rorick Kitchen cafe will offer Elyson residents and visitors a taste of Italy, with a side of classic American fare.
Rorick Kitchen will be one of many attractions at Rorick House, the first major amenity in the new Elyson community.
Located at Grand Parkway and FM529 in the Katy Independent School District, Elyson offers new homes priced from the mid-$200,000s to $600,000 by Chesmar, Darling, David Weekley, Highland, Perry, Pulte, Trendmaker and Westin.
Rorick Kitchen owners Lanie Alvarez and her brother, Alex Ciocca, plan to serve up treasured Italian recipes handed down from their grandparents, who emigrated from Italy to Pittsburgh in the early 20th century.
The siblings have operated the Italian Maid Café in historic downtown Richmond since 1998, along with a newer location, and they’re excited about becoming part of Elyson.
“We’re known for our spaghetti and meatballs, along with our Italian Wedding soup and tomato basil bisque,” Alvarez said. “We hope Elyson families will love our family recipes as much as our other customers have through the years.”
Pizza will be another Rorick Kitchen specialty, with many varieties served atop homemade crust. Salads, hamburgers, milkshakes, smoothies and snacks round out the menu.
Beer and wine also will be available, and the cafe will offer poolside dining during summer.
At first, the Rorick Kitchen will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. As Elyson grows, hours will be extended.
Tastings from Rorick Kitchen will be offered at the Elyson VIP Preview event in September, ahead of the community’s official grand opening in October. To receive an invitation, visit www.Elyson.com and join the “Elyson VIP List.”