Enoteca Maria, located in Staten Island, is a one-of-a-kind restaurant featuring grandmothers from different cultures as chefs, sharing their family recipes. Founded by Jody Joe Scaravella in 2007 as a tribute to his grandmother and mother, the restaurant has evolved from its Italian roots to incorporate menus from Mexican, Uzbek, and Greek cuisines. Scaravella emphasizes that Enoteca Maria is not just a restaurant but a cultural exchange, celebrating the diverse culinary traditions brought by these talented grandmothers. The Netflix film "Nonnas," featuring Vince Vaughn, further explores this unique culinary concept.
Enoteca Maria, a 35-seat restaurant in Staten Island, features grandmothers from around the world as chefs, serving diverse cultural dishes inspired by family recipes.
Owner Jody Joe Scaravella founded the restaurant in homage to his Italian ancestry, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange through traditional cooking.
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