Tara is one of the owners and operators of the deli Francolini's, an homage to the Italian delis all over New Jersey where Tara grew up. She grew up in a big, Italian family, where prosciutto and lasagna graced the Thanksgiving table instead of turkey. After moving to New Orleans in 2018, she quickly realized that while there were a ton of great food options across the city, there was a lack of her childhood food. She met Cesar Nunez while working at Longway Tavern and briefly discussed the idea of opening a deli. Cesar, a huge lover of both sandwiches and the Yankees, was immediately on board. Their goal is to have a local neighborhood spot where unpretentious vibes are paired with high quality food, to simply make people happy.
