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Although “Nonnas” is not an explicitly religious movie, the film’s motif of meals as a conduit for community is certainly ...

The film is based on the life of Joe Scaravella, the owner of Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria, who risked everything to open an Italian restaurant to honour his recently deceased beloved ...

Joe Scaravella is a true Brooklyn native who opened his restaurant, Enoteca Maria, on Staten Island in 2007. Just like in the film, the restaurant is named after his grandmother, Domenica, and his ...

It sounds like a smart cinematic twist, but in this case it’s an example of art mirroring real life. Joe Scaravella and his Enoteca Maria on Staten Island are the basis for the film.

“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 ...

Restauranteur Joe Scaravella, owner of Enoteca Maria, hams it up for the camera at the “Nonnas” New York premiere on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri) ...

Nonnas is based on the real life story of Joe Scaravella, the owner of Enoteca Maria – an Italian restaurant on Staten Island where real life grandmothers (nonnas) are invited to become chefs.

Joe Scaravella at his restaurant (Image via Instagram/@enoteca_maria) Since early childhood, Joe Scaravella had been inspired by his Italian heritage and the culinary skills of his grandmother ...

Enoteca Maria recently celebrated its 18th anniversary. Scaravella is already dreaming of what’s next: a sequel film, another book, more ways to share the stories behind the recipes.