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JOHN'S of East 12th STREET

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JOHN'S of East 12th Street

 

Since 1908

 

 

 

 

BEST SPEEDINO al ROMANO in Town

 

"It's Legendary"

 

 

Inside JOHN'S

 

Front Dining Room

 

Looking from Back to Front Door  Window

 

 

 

Mural of VENICE

1908

 

Front Dinning Room

 

 

 

JOHN at JOHN'S

JOHN PUCCIATTI

BRIEF HISTORY of JOHN'S East 12th STREET

John’s of 12th was established in March 1908 by another John, John Pucciatti. Pucciatti Immigrated from Umbria, Italy to the present-day East Village, where there was a thriving Italian American community centered around 1st Avenue. 

In 1907, Pucciatti had Italian marble brought in for the interior of his shop and had a painter come in to paint scenes of historic Italy, all of which are still there today. It’s important to clarify that John’s of 12th is not a pizzeria, but a white-tablecloth Italian restaurant. They do serve pizza, but that wasn’t the case until recently. They’re known for their famous chicken parmesan, but also for being one of the few traditional Italian restaurants to change with the times and become more vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free friendly, a switch they made 10 years ago.

John’s Restaurant was a prominent speakeasy of the era, making wine and whiskey in the basement.  These illegal beverages were served in espresso cups in case of a raid.  Opened in 1908 by John Puciatti, an immigrant from Umbria, this was a red sauce and wine joint that exuded the type of Old World Italian spirit to which mobsters have been known to gravitate.

During the prohibition era, the restaurant had a speakeasy on the second floor that sold moonshine made by Pucciatti’s wife, who went by Mama John. Mama John would have a candle lit in the restaurant and if they were alerted that police were near, they would blow out the candle and everyone would finish their alcohol. After prohibition, they decided to keep the candle going as decoration, and now, after 85 years of wax, that candle is 250 pounds, still on display in the dining room. 

 

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

 

 Mural at JOHN'S

1908

 

 

 

 

The "RED SAUCE SOCIETY"

  

A Meeting of The Italian Red Saucce Society

 

Italian Cookbook author Daniel Bellino"Z" with Vince Attard,

and Mr. Krescha

JOHN'S of 12th STREET

 

NEW YORK , NY

 

Tuesday JANUARY 15 , 2019

 

 

Me, Kresh, Vince, Alexis, and Sophia

 

 

We drank a lot of good wine, inclucing; Rosso di Montalcino, Falerno, Altro Pavia, and ?

 

We ate; Speedino al Romano, Polpette (Meatballs), Spaghetti Carbonara, Escarole, Melanzane al Parmigiano (Eggplant), Veal Bismark (al Holstein), Rigatoni con Ragu, Cheesecake and TiraMi Su.

 

Oh buddy Jimmy took care of us and we had the most marvelous time.

 

 

 

 

Veal Bismark

 

aka Veal al Holstein

 

 

My old buddy, Chef Rene who I've known for almost 40 years made us Veal Bismark, which has not been on the menu for years, but he made it especially for our group. Everyone loved it. No one other then myself had ever eaten it before, and the wonderful flavors of the breaded fried veal cutlet, topped with a fried egg, and Anchovy Caper Sauce was amazing.

 

Veal a la Holstein was invented in the late 19th Century by the chef at the Berlin restaurant Borschardt, to please the palate of one Count Friedrich von Holstein. At John's and at some other restaurants the dish is called Veal Bismark.

 

 

 

 

The Back Room at JOHN'S

 

Probably late 1940s or Early 50s

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Near the Entrance of JOHN'S

 

Waiters side-station for Linnens and Plates

 

Note the Old Tile Floor

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ANOTHER FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN

 

RED SAUCE JOINT

 

MONTE'S TRATTORIA

 

Since 1918

 

GREENWICH VILLAGE

 

NEW YORK

CHEF PIETRO MOSCONI

 

MONTE'S TRATTORIA

 

 

Monte's is a classic Old School New York "Red Sauce Joint" Italian Restaurant in Greenwich Village.

They've got all the tasty Italian dishes you'd expect, like : Baked Calms Oreganata, Antipasti Misti, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Manicotti, Canneloni, Lasagna, and the perfect Chicken Parm, served with Spaghetti and Chef Pietro's tasty "Red Sauce"  

 

Monte's Trattoria has been around since 1918. That's right, 104 Years Old and still going strong. Monte's is run my a real true Italian, Chef Pietro Mosconi from Emilia Romagna, Italy. Chef is a generous welcoming man who welcomes his customers with open arms, quite literally. The man is a Rock Star who has a legion of loyal fans (1ps of Thousands) that he has cultivated with his family, being in business for almost 50 years.

 

The ambiance is wonderful at Monte's, combined with tasty Italian Favorites (food0, great music, and fine service from Monte's Old School Italian waters staff. it's quite a combo.

 

And let's not thingk it's only Red Sauce. Chef Pietro who hails from Emilia Romagna makes all the favorite dish of the region, like " Tortelloni en Brodo, Gnocchi with Butter & Sage, Veal Milanese,

Paglia Fieno (Straw & Hay Pasta) Tortelloni Monte's, which is Chef Pietro;s famous homemade Tortelloni in cream sauce with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano baked on top. These dishes and more, keep Monte's many loyal regulars coming back over and over again. Just like them, "We Love it" !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Umbertos Clam House Little Italy NYC

 

UMBERTO'S CLAM HOUSE

Mulberry Street, LITTLE ITALY

NEW YORK NY

Umberto's Clam House on Mulberry Street in 1972 was a legendary spot in New York City's Little Italy, known for its fresh seafood and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant had been a local favorite for years, offering classic Italian dishes with a focus on fresh clams and other seafood delicacies. Its location in the heart of Little Italy made it a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists, who would often come to enjoy the authentic cuisine and the bustling, welcoming vibe.

In 1972, Umberto's was at the peak of its popularity, with the restaurant serving as a staple for anyone looking to experience the culinary traditions of the neighborhood. The warm and inviting ambiance of the restaurant made it a place to unwind with friends and family while enjoying some of the finest seafood in New York. It became an institution, beloved by generations of patrons who appreciated its commitment to quality and tradition.

Despite changes over the years, Umberto's Clam House remained a symbol of Little Italy's rich cultural heritage. Its influence was so strong that it would go on to inspire future generations of Italian-American restaurateurs, while continuing to serve as a key destination for those seeking an authentic taste of the neighborhood's history. The restaurant, which was also the site of notable events, like the famous mob-related shooting in the 1970s, is forever tied to the storied past of New York City's iconic Little Italy.

In Little Italy, Umberto's Clam House is known for its ambiance of butcher-block tables and zesty dishes of calamari, scungilli and mussels. It is also notorious as the setting for the final and fatal gun battle of one mobster, Joseph (Crazy Joey) Gallo and as the hangout of a another, Matthew (Matty the Horse) Ianniello, a former Mafia kingpin now in prison.

But after seven years of tight supervision by the Federal Government, the daily management and control of the restaurant soon will be largely returned to Mr. Ianniello's brother, Robert, according to lawyers and officials who are negotiating a court agreement.

A lawyer for Robert Ianniello said the changes are necessary because the Government's intervention in the delicate art of Italian cuisine has brought lean times and red ink to Umberto's.

"What this proves is that the Government has no place in the restaurant business," the lawyer, Gerald Shargel, said in an interview. 

Soon after Umberto's opened in early 1972, Mr. Gallo, the leader of a violence-prone faction in the Colombo crime family, was gunned down there on April 7, 1972, while celebrating his 43d birthday. Bullet holes from gunfire exchanged between the assassins and Mr. Gallo's bodyguards remain as scars on the doorway of a tenement on Mulberry Street, directly across the street from the restaurant.

In addition to a conviction in 1988 on racketeering charges, Matthew Ianniello and eight other men were convicted in 1985 on separate charges of skimming $2 million from Umberto's and a number of other Manhattan restaurants and bars. Matthew Ianniello, 73, who was identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a capo in the Genovese crime family, is serving a 13-year prison term for racketeering. 

Soon after Umberto's opened in early 1972, Mr. Gallo, the leader of a violence-prone faction in the Colombo crime family, was gunned down there on April 7, 1972, while celebrating his 43d birthday. Bullet holes from gunfire exchanged between the assassins and Mr. Gallo's bodyguards remain as scars on the doorway of a tenement on Mulberry Street, directly across the street from the restaurant.

In addition to a conviction in 1988 on racketeering charges, Matthew Ianniello and eight other men were convicted in 1985 on separate charges of skimming $2 million from Umberto's and a number of other Manhattan restaurants and bars. Matthew Ianniello, 73, who was identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a capo in the Genovese crime family, is serving a 13-year prison term for racketeering.

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New York Pizza Dynasty History NYC

 

LOMBARDI'S 

This is WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

AMERICA'S 1st EVER PIZZERIA

The Original: Lombardi’s
1905

Gennaro Lombardi applies to the city government for the first license to make and sell pizza in this country. His restaurant becomes the training ground for the city’s next generation of pizza-makers.

Totonno’s
Spun Off From: Lombardi’s

1924
Founded by Anthony “Totonno” Pero, former Lombardi’s pizza-maker.

1940s-1994 
Ownership changes hands three times, all within the family.

1994
Gennaro “Jerry” Pero, Anthony’s son and a former owner, dies.

2009
A fire burns the original Coney Island pizzeria. It gets rebuilt and reopens less than a year later and today is the only Totonno’s still open.

Total Pizzerias: 1

John’s Pizzeria
Spun Off From: Lombardi’s

1929
Opened by John Sasso, who was trained by Lombardi.

1947
Sasso’s nephews Augustine and Patrick Vesce take over the business.

1970s-1980s
Ownership changes hands two more times, all within the family.

1984-2008
John’s opens up two additional restaurants in Manhattan and one in Jersey City.

Total Pizzerias: 4

Patsy’s
Spun Off From: Lombardi’s

1933 
Pasquale “Patsy” Lancieri, who briefly worked at Lombardi’s, opens Patsy’s in East Harlem with wife Carmella.

1974
Lancieri passes away.

1991
Carmella sells the East Harlem pizzeria to longtime employees John Brecevich and Frank Brija.

1995
Brecevich and Brija license the Patsy’s name to Nick Tsoulos. Six other Patsy’s have opened in Manhattan since then.

Total Pizzerias: 7

Grimaldi’s
Spun Off From: Patsy’s

1941
A teenage Patsy Grimaldi starts making pies at his uncle Patsy Lancieri’s restaurant.

1990
Grimaldi opens his own coal-oven pizzeria in Brooklyn at 19 Old Fulton Street and calls it Patsy’s.

Mid-1990s
Brija takes Grimaldi to court over name licensing, resulting in Grimaldi’s rechristening his 
pizzeria after his last name.

1998
Grimaldi sells the restaurant to Frank Ciolli but stays on as a sometime consultant. Over time, Ciolli opens 32 out-of-state locations and four New York locations.

2011 
Landlord disputes and rent problems force Ciolli to relocate to One Front Street.

2011 
Patsy and Carol Grimaldi decide to open a new pizzeria called Juliana’s, named after Patsy’s late mother, in the original Fulton Street location, reuniting him with his coal oven. 

2011 
Patsy and Carol Grimaldi decide to open a new pizzeria called Juliana’s, named after Patsy’s late mother, in the original Fulton Street location, reuniting him with his coal oven.

2012 
Ciolli files a lawsuit seeking an injunction against Grimaldi, citing “unfair competition.”

Total Pizzerias: 36

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