‘It All Started With Lasagna’: Carmen’s Banquet hall founder Peter Mercanti releases self-published book

Local businessperson Peter Mercanti, known for building Carmen's Banquet Centre and the adjacent C Hotel, has captured his life story - and ingredients for business success, leadership, and happiness" - in a new book. The self-published It All Started With Lasagna" shares the story of the Italian immigrant's rise to success ... to his most recent business venture, Mama Yolanda's Gourmet Lasagnas, and the lessons learned in between," states the release.

The book also recounts many humorous stories from ... numerous celebrity events." The release name-drops Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone, Sophia Loren and Wayne Gretzky as those who have come through Carmen's over the years.

Proceeds from It All Started With Lasagna" will be donated to Charity of Hope, a registered charity founded by Peter's brother Sam Mercanti in 1999. The book is available through FriesenPress.com, Amazon, Indigo, and Booktopia.

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