Here's a business you may not know about: Scooter Bottega, owned by Alberto Bruchi, in Carroll Gardens. Bruchi ws born in Pontedera, Tuscany, hometown of the Vepsa factory. For Bruchi, Vespa's are a part of everyday life. His logo is Vespa = Freedom.
Here is one of his gorgeous bikes for sale, a vintage Sprint Veloce Silver 150cc.
In 2000 Bruchi restored and brought his first vintage Vespa to the U. S. - a 1970 Gran Turismo. Thanks to the great response and numerous questions he'd receive from passersby, he decided to open Scooter Bottega. Bruchi refurbishes old Vespas and Lambrettis, and is about as good as they come in bringing old vespas back to life. Moreover, Bruchi returns to Italy a few times each year to search out old Vespas from the 1950s to the 1980s. A visit to his shop offers a true taste of La Dolce Vita.
For even more enticement to visit Bruchi's shop, there are several Italian restaurants of note very nearby:
Two Fifteen Cucina Napoletan
215 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-2960
House of Calzones
132 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 624-9107
215 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-2960
House of Calzones
132 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 624-9107
Fabulous pizza.
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-4086 -
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-4086 -
Scooter Bottega is located at 65 Union Street at the corner of Van Brunt.
Call for an appointment at 718.858.4667 or email alberto@scooterbottega.com.
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