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CAFFE NAPOLI + NAPOLI PASTRY CO When you make your way to Little Italy, we suggest that you make a plan to head to Caffe Napoli. This institution was established by Mama Anna Silvestri and family in 1972, Caffe Napoli introduced the sidewalk cafe in Little Italy. What started as a modest cafe matured into a full dining establishment catering to New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world.
a meal here, we suggest the Linguine (seafood over linguine), Veal Osso Buco (veal shank tenderized on the bone with a jus reduction with homemade Gnocchi on the side) and Lobster Ravioli (stuffed with ricotta and lobster in a pink sauce with asparagus and shrimp). Clearly, you can’t leave without having one of their cannolis. They have 7 different types of cannolis that have been with them over the past 47 years (Classic, Chocolate, Half and Half, Strawberry, Chocolate Strawberry, Pistachio, and Cappuccino flavored). There are also seasonal ones based on what the season calls for such as Pumpkin for the fall and they even make them for special events! Also ther have a pink and blue for baby showers. In addition, Napoli Pastry has homemade
Napoli Pastry was created by Louis Fontana (who’s grandmother Mama Anna founded Caffe Napoli) to bring back what originally started Caffe Napoli - pastries and coffee. The pastry and dessert recipes have been passed down from 4 generations, satisfying customers from all over the world. When it comes to 3 signature dishes that you should have when you have
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Issue #48 | Dec 2019