About Pasta & Co
Established in 1983 by Marilou Morales, Pasta & Co. has been owned and operated by long-time employee, Sheryl Simpson and Teresa Swann since 2000. Sheryl's food service experience spans over 30 years from her high school job waiting tables at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, Texas, to multiple positions in Austin's Lone Star Cafe chain in the 1980's, to employment in several venues owned by Charles Mayes, current chef and proprietor of Cafe Josie. Sheryl's culinary background includes New Orleans Creole and Southwestern influences, which often find their way into many of our specals.
Co-owner Teresa Swann's background is in Construction Management. She handles the financial side of the business as well as coordinating our sales at the Sustainable Food Center of Austin's two farmers' markets. Self-titled "G.G." (Grunt Girl), Teresa contributes wherever Pasta & Co. needs her from landscaping to prep and dishwashing to manning one of our booths at the farmers' markets.
Austin's premiere pasta-maker, Ron Smith manages and operates all pasta production. Part of the Pasta & Co. team since March 1997, Ron combines expert technique and creativity to produce classic Italian delights as well as flavored pasta and ravioli selections that reflect a diverse and ever-expanding range of culinary influences.
Garret Gray is Ron's assistant in pasta production. He brings a passion for Mediterranean cooking and a love of all things Spanish to his Pasta & Co. experience.
Amanda Deal has been our baker and production specialist since September 2007. She makes salads, sauces, frozen entrees and more. No Pasta & Co. meal is complete without her Tiramisu or locally renowned Pineapple-Carrot Cake.
Zachary Taylor (photo coming soon!) is the newest addition to our Pasta & Co. family. He has been a part-time contributer in the shop and the farmer's markets until his full-time employment as a prep specialist this summer. His friendly can-do attitude is endearing him to the customers as he continues to learn the recipes and expand his culinary knowledge and techniques.
Throughout the 25 years that we've served Austin's fresh pasta needs, Pasta & Co. has supported other locally owned and operated businesses whenever possible.Buying locally means we can provide you with the freshest products available made from the freshest ingredients available. Please consider this when purchasing your fresh pasta. Help keep Austin's economy strong . BUY GREATER AUSTIN!!
