Editing Di Bruno Bros (section)

== History ==

=== Origins (1939) ===

'''Danny Di Bruno''' and '''Joe Di Bruno''' opened their shop in '''1939''':

'''Beginnings:'''
* Sons of Italian immigrants
* Started at the Italian Market on 9th Street
* Sold Italian cheeses
* Served the immigrant community

The brothers knew their customers—Italian families who wanted the cheeses they remembered from home.

=== Early Years ===

Di Bruno Bros. established itself through quality:

'''1940s-1960s:'''
* Reputation for authentic Italian cheeses
* Personal service and expertise
* Knowledge passed from customers and suppliers
* Heart of the Italian Market

=== Expansion of Selection ===

Over decades, the cheese selection grew:

'''Growth:'''
* Beyond Italian cheeses
* French, Spanish, English varieties
* American artisan cheeses
* Eventually 300+ varieties

Di Bruno Bros. became the destination for cheese in Philadelphia.

=== Second and Third Generations ===

The Di Bruno family maintained the business:

'''Succession:'''
* Younger family members learned the trade
* Traditions preserved
* Quality standards maintained
* Business knowledge passed down

=== Modern Expansion ===

Di Bruno Bros. expanded beyond the Italian Market:

'''New locations:'''
* '''Rittenhouse Square''': Center City presence
* '''Comcast Center''': Corporate area
* '''Other locations''': Suburban reach
* '''Online ordering''': National shipping

The Italian Market location remains the soul of the operation.