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Showing off our Due Sicilie Pride
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Not that our appetites needed stimulation, but before being seated we kicked off our meal with the customary aperitivo ritual by the bar. I don’t usually imbibe hard alcohol for lunch, but the chill in the air put me in the mood for a cocktail. Thanks to a former sweetheart from the American south, I acquired a taste for Kentucky bourbon, so I nursed a double Maker's Mark® neat.
Warmed up, we were seated just in time for the Napoli–Sassuolo match. As it happens, Ribalta is also the home of Napoli Club NYC so we had the opportunity to watch the game on their large projection screen while enjoying a variety of classic Neapolitan specialties, including Pizza Margherita, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Paccheri alla Genovese.
Thanks to the cheerful company and delicious food, the disappointing 1-1 draw didn’t dampen our spirits and the merriment continued well into the evening.
A hospitable proprietor and generous host, Rosario treated our jovial party to an array of desserts and espresso, perfectly capping off our celebration. As always, it was an honor and a privilege to celebrate our faith and culture with such dear friends. Forza Napoli Sempre! Evviva San Giacomo!
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| Paccheri alla Genovese |
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| Gnocchi alla Sorrentina |
