Nonnas, bubbies, yiayias, and abuelas are hired to cook authentic dishes from their culture at Enoteca Maria. The concept started by highlighting grandmothers from different regions of Italy, who ...

COURTESY ENOTECA MARIA Nonna Lucia, one of the real chefs at Enoteca Maria. 18 years after its opening, the restaurant has become the inspiration for the new movie Nonnas, now streaming on Netflix.

Enoteca Maria brought meaning to Scaravella and the nonnas’ lives, but in the kitchen, the knives were out from time to time. In Nonnas, Antonella and Roberta are competitive with one another, getting ...

Enoteca Maria Owner Jody Scaravella is well aware of Nonna Maria's added touch. "Professional chefs do a great job imitating different dishes. In my opinion, these ladies are the source," he said.

Customers looking for a souvenir on their way out to prove to their friends they had a chance to experience Enoteca Maria can get their hands on a "Nonnas of the World" apron or tote bag as well.

The Netflix movie, which is based on a true story, follows Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) as he quits his day job to open an Italian restaurant, Enoteca Maria, run by four "nonnas" in Staten Island.

“Nonnas” is based on the real-life story of Joe Scaravella, the owner of Enoteca Maria, a restaurant in Staten Island, NY. Joe grew up with the love and influence of his nonna and his mother ...

Enoteca Maria brought meaning to Scaravella and the nonnas’ lives, but in the kitchen, the knives were out from time to time. In Nonnas, Antonella and Roberta are competitive with one another, getting ...