Primi Piatti sells authentic meats, cheeses, sauces, charcuterie, hand-made pasta and everything else one would need to throw an authentic Italian feast. But it wasn't easy.

Primi Piatti will close its doors at the end of the month. The restaurant is shutting down after first opening in 1987. The Washington Post reports owner Savino Recine is selling the place to chef ...

Primi Piatti's wine list is small, but features vino ranging from a $5-per-glass Tierra Del Feugo merlot to a $79-per-bottle Tezza Amarone della Valpoicella. A few beer offerings are also available.