I feel the need to share with you a few of my views on blog sponsorship. First, blogging takes up a lot of time (A LOT!). Yes, I really enjoy sharing my passion for food and telling stories of the interesting people with whom I share my meals. Eventually a time comes where I need some kind of revenue stream to make up for the time spent being a resource for others.

So, what I have come up with is my own little strategy to help fund this blog. Just like choosing a good wine, cheese or olive oil, I promise to hand pick sponsors that you can trust to provide quality food and or service in our community. I am strategically pursuing local businesses that I already support and enjoy in hopes of them sponsoring Vintage Mixer. Thus if I have a sponsor on my site or mention a sponsor in a blog post, you will know that I support their business before they began supporting my blog.

Also, you must know that sponsors of this blog do not pay me to talk about them or mention them or use their products. If they are my sponsor, it just means I host their logo and link on my site. If I mention them in a blog post it means I would mention them regardless of their sponsorship.

All of that to say, I would like to tell you that I have an official sponsor that I am super excited about, Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli. I shop at Caputo’s for many of the specialty items that you may find in some of my recipe adventures, like Valhorona Chocolates for Chocolate Souffles, or high quality prosciutto for risotto or salad. Something you might not know…The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade in 2009 named Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli “Specialty Retailer of the Year.” So, I am super proud to have them as a sponsor!


I also enjoy the hearty meat balls at their deli from time to time, eating a cannoli while sitting on their patio in the summer, and their tasting classes for fine cheeses and chocolates.

Caputo’s by Night

Something exciting that you all must know is that Caputo’s is starting a new venture called, Caputo’s by Night. Due to customer demand for a more casual evening dining experience they decided to transform their idea of Tipica into a more casual dinner experience. Being the family business that Caputo’s is, the new chef is Tony’s brother, Mikey, who has much experience in fresh Italian cooking. He plans on serving their popular Caputo sandwiches as well as some rustic Italian favorites like Chicken Parmesan and Penne Arrabbiata. And with some of the best seafood next door, you bet there will be some great seafood dishes on the menu.

When asked about the Caputo’s by Night this is what Tony had to say, “We’re very excited about our new venture. Our goal is to give people Italian deli comfort classics in an upscale yet relaxed environment. And with our reasonably priced wine and beer list, which includes wines by the glass starting at $4 and beers (including three Squatters on tap) starting at $3, customers can get a hearty and comforting meal and a drink for under $15 and rarely over $20.”

Caputo’s by Night
314 West 300 South
(801) 531-TONY
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Deli operations are available daily:
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to closing.

photos by Amy Lashelle