"A Pinch of This and A Pinch of That" The Cooking Treasures of Our Fairytale Italian Restaurant, Mama Lena's Italian Kitchen, is a Story~Cookbook about a very famous Chicago Restaurant, named after Salvino's Mother, Mama Lena. This "very intimate and special spot," known and loved as "Mama Lena's" was opened in 1967, and for 15 years served fabulous food in a full five-course dinner twice nightly in reserved seatings and a unique format. While guests dined, Salvino would entertain them with Songs & Humor. This "Magical Spot" was frequented by hundreds of thousands over those years, and was "the" meeting place for locals and out-of-towners, as well. Many Celebrities and The Press often frequented Mama Lena's and they are highlighted in this Book. Roy Leonard, famed Chicago Radio Personality and respected Entertainment Critic, wrote The Foreword -- And he tells of how he had to wait for a reservation to try The Very Treasured Recipes that are now available in this very wonderful Story~Cookbook.