Bill Menard

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Non-Profit
Occupation Not intentionally!
Location Washington, DC, United States
Introduction Bill Menard is a recovering attorney who left private practice in Washington, DC over a decade ago to pursue his passion for all things Italian. With his wife, Suzy, they founded Bella Italia, a retail store in Bethesda, Maryland that specializes in artisinal products from Italy, including gourmet foods, hand painted ceramics and luxury housewares. Bill and Suzy travel to Italy frequently to find new products to import and to broaden their understanding and appreciation for the Italian culture and lifestyle. Those in search of la dolce vita should visit Bella Italia in Bethesda or drop by www.bellaitaliaonline.com. In 2008 they purchased a villa in Umbria, just outside the village of Cannara, as a rental property. Learn more about la Fattoria del Gelso at www.ExperienceUmbria.com