CNA938 Rewind - A meal in Casa Vostra
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Is authentic Italian food that does not burn a hole through your wallets, too good to be true? The answer is no - and the snaking queues outside Casa Vostra may be a testament to that. Cheryl Goh explores how Chef-Owner Antonio Miscellaneo is serving up food with elements from his childhood and his mother's love and recipes.
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