In Celebration
Our “In Celebration” section is the place for nostalgia and reminiscing.
It’s dedicated to all the grandmothers who have given (and continue to give) us with wonderful memories of Sunday dinners, simpler times, good recipes, and recollections of our family roots.
Culled from your photos, stories, and recipes, we invite you here to have a look at the Grandmas we celebrate. A little grandma for everyone.
The images below are a tribute to the memory of Joe’s mom and his two grandmothers.
Click here to read your stories and see photos of all the grandmothers we remember. Find out how to submit your own stories and photos!

Joe’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Maude Williame

Joe’s maternal grandmother, Dominica (Geto)

Joe’s maternal grandmother, Dominica (Geto)

Dominica with Joe’s sister Marianna, and Joe’s mom, Maria

Joe’s mom, Maria

Joe’s mom, Maria
Continue on to read about more grandmothers….
Posted on February 11, 2010 - by Zio
Guest cook from Milan brings recipes and wine to the Enoteca

This Saturday, February 20th, Enoteca Maria is proud to have Milena from Monza, Milano as a guest cook. Milena is the owner of the Alla Stanga Enoteca in Milano and will be cooking her favorite recipes paired with wines she has shipped directly from her Enoteca to our Enoteca. Seatings begin at 3:30 and continue until everyone goes home.
Posted on January 12, 2010 - by Zio
Our Bloggers Love the Enoteca

I know what your thinking, all the way to Staten Island for food? Totally understand, I never thought I would say this either, but I truly found this gem a ferry ride away. People who are lucky enough to have a Nonna always brag about how great their meal was. I’ve always been jealous, and tried to invite myself to such dinners, unsuccessfully. But hey, there nonnas got nothing on me anymore, I found 6 nonnas who will cook for me any night of the week at Enoteca Maria…beat that! Read more…





