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Italian sandwich maker Melinda Kosteski expands from Queanbeyan to Civic

Melinda Kosteski is opening her second Fresca location in Civic. She serves fresh Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches inspired by a discovery in Florence and her grandmother's cooking.

Why it mattersFresca shows how a simple European food tradition can build loyal customers in Australia without needing to change or take shortcuts.

AustraliaCanberra's Civic precinct gains another locally owned food business, while the Fresca expansion shows migrant family stories continuing to shape the city's food culture.

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