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After Joe Scaravella lost his grandmother in 1999, he deeply missed their traditional Italian family meals. In March 2007, he opened Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, inviting nonnas to cook the cherished dishes they had served their families for generations, bringing the comfort of home to the restaurant’s guests…
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After Joe Scaravella lost his grandmother in 1999, he deeply missed their traditional Italian family meals. In March 2007, he opened Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, inviting nonnas to cook the cherished dishes they had served their families for generations, bringing the comfort of home to the restaurant’s guests…