A Springfield couple took a risk when they opened their own European-style bakery in downtown Springfield, but just a few months later the business has already expanded with a new Italian deli set to host a grand opening Saturday.

Salato Deli has been serving customers under a soft opening for about a week at 40 N. Fountain Ave., but will officially open for good on Saturday. For now, the deli specializes in five sandwiches and all of the bread is cooked next door at Le Torte Dolci, which Dan and Lisa Freeman opened in May this year.