Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is now open in Duanesburg. The eatery opened for business on Monday, January 13. The restaurant is owned by Wendy Cookingham and Doug DeMarco. DeMarco also owns DeMarco’s Pizza in Scotia. Cookingham said Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is named after one of her best friends who passed away from cancer.

Tarassa’s is currently only open for take-out as they wait for their liquor license, said Cookingham. The menu includes pizza, chicken wings, cold and hot subs, wraps, calzones, salads, pasta dinners, burgers, and more. The eatery is in the former Landing On 20 space at 5055 Western Turnpike in Duanesburg. Tarassa’s is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.