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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 ...

Grief turns into inspiration in Nonnas, a heartwarming comedy where Joe Scaravella channels his loss into love. Opening an Italian restaurant, he recruits real grandmothers as chefs, serving up ...

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.

Business is booming for Nonnas, as the Vince Vaughn-led Netflix movie continues to connect with audiences. Based on a true story, director Stephen Chbosky’s feature centers on Staten Island ...

What Makes it Worth Seeing? “Nonnas” is a beautiful tribute to the restaurant that Scaravella has owned and operated since 2007. The story is touching, and from the start, you want Joe to succeed.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Joe Scaravella, the founder of Enoteca Maria in St. George, recently shared that there are plans to produce a sequel to “Nonnas,” the film on his beloved Italian ...

Nonnas features a really fun ensemble of actors, including Vince Vaughn as Joe Scaravella. A longtime member of the Frat Pack, Vaughn is most often associated with his comedy roles in 2000s ...

Since early childhood, Joe Scaravella had been inspired by his Italian heritage and the culinary skills of his grandmother, Nonna Domenica. The loss of his mother, grandmother, and sister in one ...

It’s not something that you ever forget.” That’s Jody “Joe” Scaravella describing capuzzelle di agnello, a traditional sheep’s head dish, during a video interview.