We visited the all-avocado bar in NYC that the internet has been freaking out over — and it lived up to the hype
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When Francesco Brachetti moved from Italy to Mexico, he was struck by the number of avocados consumed in the country.
After considering all the positives avocados have to offer — they're delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare and serve — the idea for an avocado-focused restaurant was born.
About a year later, Brachetti opened Avocaderia in Brooklyn, New York.
We took a trip to the restaurant, tried the food, and spoke with Francesco's brother and business partner, Filippo Brachetti, to find out the story behind the world's first avocado bar.
Francesco opened Avocaderia in April of 2017 with his cousin, chef Alberto Gramini, and his friend, Alessandro Biggi.
Sarah Schmalbruch/INSIDERFrancesco's brother, Filippo, a former journalist, has since joined the team. He says the bar was packed on opening day, and that the success has continued ever since.
Sarah Schmalbruch/INSIDERAvocaderia is part of a food hall in Industry City, a large warehouse that offers space for events and businesses in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood.
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