Family-owned New York restaurants cherished for history, consistency, and community in a city that’s always changing.

The city center is increasingly dominated by tourist spots, but if you hop on a train or bus, you can be eating authentic dishes among Romans.

“Nonnas,” with Vince Vaughn in the lead, is based on a true story about Brooklyn’s Joe Scaravella, who grew up loving the Italian cooking of his mother and grandmother, so much so that he opened a ...

It sounds like a smart cinematic twist, but in this case it’s an example of art mirroring real life. Joe Scaravella and his Enoteca Maria on Staten Island are the basis for the film.

Enoteca Maria & Joe Scaravella The staff of Enoteca Maria continues to serve customers authentic meals made by nonnas.

The true story that inspired Nonnas as told by Joe Scaravello, the restauranteur who opened Enoteca Maria.

The Netflix movie, which is based on a true story, follows Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) as he quits his day job to open an Italian restaurant, Enoteca Maria, run by four "nonnas" in Staten Island.

Joe Scaravella, who is based on the real-life restaurant owner of the same name, was able to revitalize and save his restaurant, Enoteca Maria. Throughout the film, Joe tries to spread the message ...