Patsy’s: A NYC Institution
Rarely can you find a restaurant in New York that has been owned by the same family for over 75 years! Well, actually you can with Patsy’s Italian Restaurant of New York, run by the Scognamillo Family, and located at the same address (236 W. 56 Street) since 1944.
Started by Pasquale Scognamillo (known as Patsy), there have only been three chefs cooking in the Patsy’s kitchen throughout the decades. That alone is astonishing enough, but it’s also interesting to note that Patsy’s is the restaurant that Frank Sinatra made famous.
And since those storied Old Blue Eyes days, numerous celebrities have walked through the doors at Patsy’s.
Like many, my family has had numerous momentous celebrations there, and each time it has been a warm and wonderful experience. The food, prepared by chef Sal, Patsy’s grandson, has consistently been hearty and delicious.
Patsy’s is situated on the edge of the theatre district so once the pandemic forced Broadway to shutter and restaurants to offer only takeout, Patsy’s temporarily closed their doors. But now, with outdoor dining options relaxed, I’m very happy to report that just this past week, the iconic restaurant has triumphantly re-opened. Sal and his staff are once again doing what they love to do: creating the classic Patsy dishes that are beloved, bringing smiles to their patrons faces.
Open Wed-Sunday, 4-9 pm, they will also be providing takeout. For reservations
call 212 -247-3491 or email: patsysnyc@gmail.com.
Now that Patsy’s Italian Restaurant on West 56th Street is back up and running, it’s an opportunity to support an institution in New York, and have a fabulous feast at the same time!
Valerie Smaldone is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market on 106.7 Life-FM, an iHeart station. She has hosted, produced, and created several award-winning nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with stars like Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Mariah Carey among others. Her radio talk show "Bagels and Broadway" highlighted theatre and food personalities. She is an accomplished interviewer and voice artist heard on commercials, narrations, promos and audiobooks, as well as a sought after live announcer.
Most recently, Valerie produced and directed a film, The Thursday Night Club, featuring pop diva Gloria Gaynor in her movie acting debut. She is one of the creators and producers of a docu-series, Divine Renovation, starring Erik Estrada, on streaming networks soon.
