Pellegrini’s reopens, serving up Sisto Malaspina’s favourite coffee for free

Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar will reopen this morning, with staff to serve up Sisto Malaspina’s favourite coffee, the long black, for free.

It comes four days after Mr Malaspina was killed in the Bourke Street attack.

3AW reporter Pat Mitchell told Ross and John the doors are officially set to open at 8 o’clock.

“There’s already plenty of action here this morning,” Pat said.

“There’s no food on offer today, just coffee and I believe if you order a long black, it’s free of charge.”

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victoria Liberal leader lay flowers outside Pellegrinis in Melbourne. After signing condolence book they’ll have a long black in honour of Sisto Malaspina. @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/M52QqPMfH4

— Pat Mitchell (@patty_mitchell) November 12, 2018

Mr Malaspina’s family has now accepted a state funeral, to be held next week and Melbourne City Council is considering changing the name of the laneway next to Pellegrini’s to Sisto Lane, in his honour.