Poppies Pasta is marking one year in Villa Park with a thank-you to the customers who helped turn Chef Oliver and his team’s dream into a neighborhood business.

On Saturday, October 24, the shop will offer $6 gnocchi trios to the first 100 people in-store.

The anniversary special is available in-store only.

DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026

TIME: Check with Poppies for anniversary-day hours; the announcement does not specify a start time.

LOCATION: Poppies Pasta, 332 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park

SPECIAL: $6 gnocchi trios for the first 100 people in-store

Chef Oliver and the team opened Poppies on October 24, 2025.

In their anniversary message, they thanked the friends and family who supported the business from the beginning, along with customers who have become familiar faces over the past year.

The team credited visits, orders, encouraging words and community support with helping the shop grow.

Poppies specializes in fresh, handmade pasta and house-made sauces, offering customers a local option for both cooked-to-go pasta and ingredients to prepare at home.

The October 24 celebration gives longtime customers a reason to return and newcomers a chance to discover the shop as it begins its second year.

Visit Poppies’ website for the menu and current business information before planning your visit.

Banner artwork is illustrative and does not depict the actual anniversary serving.