Vicki Chaisson at Renata's Café Italiano
Vicki Chaisson at Renata's Café Italiano

For Vicki Chaisson, it’s fitting she is our coupon winner.  This month marks 41 years since she and her husband, Jay, moved into their Cambridge and Katella area home, drawn by a house she instantly loved.

Now a grandmother of five with one great-grandchild, Chaisson has become deeply involved in the community.  Recently, she and Jay joined the Orange Elks Lodge to give back through volunteer efforts, from school breakfasts to placing flags at veterans’ graves.

For local charities, Chaisson loves to sew and crochet and make baby blankets.  She is currently crocheting scarves for the military for Operation Gratitude.  “I have a sewing stash to last me a lifetime if I never bought another thing,” she says with a chuckle.

One of Chaisson’s favorite pastimes is walking her rescue dog, Midnight, through Old Towne several times a week with Jay and enjoying Renata’s Café Italiano.

“Jay always gets the chicken parmesan,” says Vicki.  “He just loves the dish everywhere he goes.”

Vicki’s favorite entrée at Renata’s is Capellini alla checca, a pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.  She also enjoys the homemade soup, brushetta and zucchini fritti.

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Jul / Aug 25 edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review
Written by Kristin Smetona Photo by Kristin Smetona
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