At The Table with Tony

10/19/2026

Two not-so-Thinny Thins! 😂

Great bumping into my paisan, the Reverend Barone, pastor of the largest congregation in the Archdiocese of Newark—Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington! Of course, none of his parishioners ever complain! 😂 All kidding aside, Father Barone is a great priest and a dear friend!
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10/19/2026

Great dinner with Ray after the feast at Angelonis Pizzeria & Restaurant in Caldwell. Fantastic food, but that coconut cream pie is beyond reproach!
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10/16/2026

With my buddies Anthony & Larry from Tony’s Zeppoles at the Feast of Saint Gerard in Newark. Tony’s family has been making zeppole at this feast for 70 years! These guys make some of the best zeppole in the business, and they’re true gentlemen. Always a pleasure seeing them!
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10/16/2026

Enjoying a fine cigar from Lefty’s Hand Rolled Ci**rs at the Feast of Saint Gerard in Newark. Nothing like a good cigar at an old-school Italian feast!
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10/16/2026

The beautiful statue of Saint Gerard Majella at Saint Lucy’s Church in Newark’s historic Old First Ward.

The Feast of Saint Gerard began here in 1899, brought by Italian immigrants from Caposele, Italy. The statue itself arrived from Italy in 1900 and has been carried through Newark’s streets for generations. The money pinned to his habit represents offerings of thanksgiving and prayers for his intercession.

At one time, Newark’s Old First Ward was considered the fifth-largest Little Italy in America, home to some 30,000 residents. Saint Lucy’s was the heart of this thriving Italian-American neighborhood.

Although much of the neighborhood disappeared during urban renewal, its traditions live on. In 1977, Saint Lucy’s was designated the National Shrine of Saint Gerard Majella, Patron Saint of expectant mothers.

Saint Gerard Majella, pray for us!
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10/16/2026

A beautiful evening last night at Saint Lucy’s Church in Newark for the Italian Organizations Mass in celebration of the Feast of Saint Gerard. Always special to see our Italian-American community come together in faith, tradition, & devotion.
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10/16/2026

Saint Gerardo Maiella, Redemptorist Lay Brother, pray for us! He is the Patron Saint of expectant mothers. He is also the Patron of the region of Basilicata; his hometown of Muro Lucano (Provincia di Potenza); Materdomini, Caposele, & Pratola Serra (Provincia di Avellino); Calvi (Provincia di Benevento); Contursi Terme (Provincia di Salerno); Corato (Provincia di Bari); Piedimonte Etneo (Provincia di Catania).

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Truly one of the most epic Belmont Mondays in a while! So happy that Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti came out to experience the legendary Belmont Tavern with us. Nights like these are what Belmont Mondays are all about!
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10/15/2026

As I was leaving the Belmont Tavern Monday night, a few of Belleville’s finest noticed me & slowly pulled up alongside me. For a second, I thought I was getting arrested! Turns out they recognized me & just wanted to say hello. Really nice guys, and it was a pleasure meeting them.
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