Johns of 12th Street Italian

JOHN'S of E. 12th STREET

SINCE 1908

JOHN LENNON, LUCKY LUCIANO, TOM CRUISE, KEVIN KLINE,

PHOEBE CATES, MONTGOMERY CLIFT, 

and Many CELEBRITIES have Dined at JOHN'S over the Years

JOHN'S of 12th STREET

SINCE 1908

BEST SELLING ITALIAN COOKBOOK Author 

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE Worked at JOHN'S

For Several YEARS & COOKED in KITCHENS

WHILE Gaining EXPERIENCE as a COOK

Before Becoming a SOUS CHEF & then HEAD CHEF

At many of NEW YORK'S BEST FRENCH & ITALIAN RESTAURANTS

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JOHN'S of E. 12th STREET

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The menu at John’s has most of the expected Red Sauce dishes like; Spaghetti  with White or Red Clams Sauce, Veal Saltimbocca,Chicken Scarpariella, Veal Piccata, Speedino of Mozzarella alla Romano, Baked Clams Oreganata, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, and Canneloni. The kitchen churns out real solid Italian-American food, with standouts being there Baked Clams and their Speedino alla Romano which is without question the best in the city. John’s has quite a history with Lucky Lucciano being a regular once upon a time, along with numerous mobsters back in the day, and John’s has seen the likes of The Ramones, Cindy Lauper, John Lennon, Tom Cruise, and other luminaries walk through its doors.

There’s one other old Red Sauce Joint around the corner from John’s, and that’s Lanza’s on 1st Avenue and 11th Street (sadly Closed in 2016). Lanza’s was actually a few years older than John’s opening in 1904. Lanza’s is pretty nice and a good part of it has been preserved, although a few years ago they made some changes to the décor which sort of ruined it a bit. Lanza’s had that great classic "Red Sauce Joint" menu with items like Spaghetti Marinara, Pasta Fagioli, Manicotti, Braciole, Cannoli, and the like. 

Yes, sadly Lanza's has closed, along with DeRobertie's Sicilian Pastry Shop next door. Both of these wonderful old-school Italian businesses were in business for more than 100 Years each, before they both sadly closed a few years ago. It's a sin to lose wonderful old places like Lanza's and DeRoberties. Places with so much history and old world charm of days gone by. These places will never be replaced. So sad. Thankfully John's still stands and operates. 

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Veal Milanese Sinatra Recipe

FRANK SINATRA'S FAVORITE RESTAURANT

PATSY'S, NEW YORK

WEST 56th STREET

FRANK SINATRA & AVA GARDNER

MANGIA BENE !!!

Frank Sinatra loved Veal Milanese. His Dad Marty used to make it for young Frank and Sinatra ate Veal Milanese over a thousand times at his most favorite restaurant in the World, PATSY'S of NEW YORK on West 56th Street .. Franks other favorites were; Clams Posillipo, Spaghetti & Meatballs,  SUNDAY SAUCE, and Rigatoni Marinara ... 

See Daniel Bellino Zwicke's book "SUNDAY SAUCE" When Italian-Americans Cook for recipes of Sinatra's favorite dishes and recipes for SUNDAY SAUCE alla SINATRA and DOLLY SINATRA'S MARINARA ..

And MANGIA BENE !!!

VEAL MILANES RECIPE alla SINATRA

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Bread Crumbs (Plain)
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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• 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 4 veal cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds), pounded thin to slightly less than 1/4 inch
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

DIRECTIONS 

Break or cut the bread into large chunks and place in a food processor. Process until the bread is reduced into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs into a large bowl and stir in the cheese, oregano and parsley. Gradually add 3 tablespoons of oil, stirring until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread the flour onto a large plate, plate the eggs in a shallow bowl and spread the seasoned bread crumbs on a second large plate. Coat each veal cutlet in the flour, then the beaten eggs and then the bread crumbs, patting with the palm of your hand to ensure adhesion.

Heat 1 cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high flame (to a frying temperature of 350 degrees F.) and sauté the veal for 2 minutes. Turn and sauté for 1 additional minute. Do not crowd the pan. If necessary, fry the cutlets in batches. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

VEAL MILANESE

FRANK'S WAY "THIN & CRISPY"

SINATRA & BELLINO

"No CAPPUCCINO"

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 is a cookbook author and culinary writer who has documented Frank Sinatra’s deep connection to Italian-American cuisine, particularly his love for 

Veal Milanese

. According to Daniel Bellino Zwicke, Sinatra frequented Patsy's on West 56th Street in New York where he famously ordered his Veal Milanese pounded extra thin, and served crispy.

FRANK SINATRA'S Favorite Dining Habits

In his books like Sinatra Sauce and Sunday Sauce, Bellino Zwicke shares that Sinatra’s perfect meal often involved specific pairings and rituals: 

• 
  
• The Meal: His go-to order at 
  Patsy's
   was 
  Veal Milanese
   with a side of Clams Posillipo.
• Preparation: He preferred the veal lightly garlicked and accompanied by a simple arugula salad.
• Drink of Choice: He typically paired these meals with Jack Daniel’s (specifically a "3-2-1" or a Rusty Nail cocktail).
• A "1,000 Times" Meal: It is said that Sinatra ate at Patsy's over a thousand times during his life, often occupying his own private table. 
• Related Cookbooks by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
• If you are looking for the specific recipes or stories Bellino Zwicke has written about Sinatra, they are featured in these titles available through retailers like Amazon: 

Sinatra Sauce

: A 2024 edition focusing on recipes and anecdotes from Sinatra's favorite Manhattan spots.

SINATRA SAUCE

The COOKBOOK

COOK & EAT LIKE FRANK

PASTA - VEAL MILANES

MEATBALLS & MORE ...

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