Two Cities MP Nickie Aiken met Simone and Gian Luca outside "Ben Venuti" in Pimlico - and heard a little about the challenges facing a new start-up during COVID and why they have chosen the name "Ben Venuti".

Nickie Aiken explains

I popped into the new Italian deli and café "Ben Venuti" in Pimlico to meet owners Simone and Gian Luca who have not let the Covid-19 pandemic prevent them from opening their brilliant new business in the #TwoCities.

They have an amazing selection of specially sourced products from Italy and also serve up a decent cappuccino!

It's so important that we all support our local businesses and shop local.

You can watch the video above. 

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