The Scoop: Princivalli’s Cafe opens second Alton location

  Princivalli’s Cafe opened its second location yesterday, June 27, in the Riverbender.com Community Center, a teen center in downtown Alton, Ill. “In the last few years we have just expanded so much with our clientele,” said co-owner David Princivalli. “For the downtown public, we decided it would be a good thing to do.” The new location at 200 W. Third St., in Alton is less than one mile from the original Princivalli’s at 603 E. Third St., which Princivalli and his brother opened in 2000. The teen center also houses a movie theater, video games and other activities that attract local families and teenagers. Princivalli said the new restaurant will remain open until 10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate the evening crowd. The menu of traditional Italian dishes, pizza and sandwiches remains largely the same, but Princivalli plans to rotate new specials between the two locations and to include more vegetarian options. “The one difference at this cafe,” remarked Princivalli, “is that every table has Internet access and a TV at every table. The kids enjoy it, and we’re going to step into the future.”