"Ferrara's claim of being America's first espresso bar is more dubious, as another New York cafe, Caffe Roma, asserts it opened in 1891, a year earlier than Ferrara."
"Antonio Ferrara and his business partner Enrico Scoppa created a place to enjoy coffee and play scopa, leading to the establishment of Ferrara in 1892."
"Under Pietro Lepore's stewardship, Ferrara expanded its offerings, becoming an iconic Italian American bakery known for products like torrone and cannoli."
Ferrara, established in 1892 in Little Italy, claims to be America's first espresso bar. Founded by Antonio Ferrara and Enrico Scoppa, it began as an Italian bakery. Pietro Lepore later took over, expanding the business. However, Caffe Roma, which opened in 1891, challenges Ferrara's claim. While Ferrara has a rich history and is known for its Italian confections, its assertion of being the first espresso bar in the U.S. is questionable.
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