All proceeds from September pre-sales will be donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Houston Press named Paulie's "Best Montrose Neighborhood Restaurant" in 2015, and its operator and namesake, Paul Petronella, was listed among Houston's "Most Interesting Men" by the Houston Chronicle; the list includes entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and professional athletes. Paul has dedicated his life to making Paulie's the best it can be for its guests and staff: the finest authentic Italian food, housemade pasta, fresh high-quality coffee, and a wine bar for the sommelier in all of us. In this unique book, Paul shares his lifetime of experience in independent restaurant life and dozens of delicious but simple recipes. Paul focuses on dishes that provide maximum flavor while being easy to reproduce at home. They include nostalgic delicacies from his childhood, dishes from his travels across Italy, and classic items off the Paulie's menu. Celebrate 20 years of Paulie's with mouthwatering photos and a first-person account of the history of the restaurant and its people.