tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post5403512732180124332..comments2024-03-28T13:46:38.346-04:00Comments on Pardon Me For Asking: After Nearly 34 Years In Carroll Gardens, Casa Rosa Closes Its DoorsKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882047670852126739noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-35213438820568791752024-02-11T02:52:48.264-05:002024-02-11T02:52:48.264-05:00I have a lot of memories at this restaurant as a c...I have a lot of memories at this restaurant as a child big Italian family gatherings sad to see it closed Daniella Balestrierinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-25181513344949492602023-12-07T08:23:33.546-05:002023-12-07T08:23:33.546-05:00Oh, I love that story! Thanks for sharing it here....Oh, I love that story! Thanks for sharing it here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-37762723743692514872023-12-06T23:13:22.252-05:002023-12-06T23:13:22.252-05:00I lived in the building in 1990 for one year; Tony...I lived in the building in 1990 for one year; Tony Illiano was my landlord. I remember seeing Frank around the neighborhood too but had them mixed up -I thought To y was ‘punchy’. At that time I stumbled on a vintage early 60’s issue of Life magazine that had a story on the Gallo boys And there was a full page picture of Frank. I gasped. Since At the time I thought Tony was ‘punchy’ i was certainly on my toes when dealing with him. I had moved in on the 15th the year before and ended up moving out at the end of a month to another apartment and was trying to explain to Tony that my final rent payment was only for 2 weeks so was 1/2 of the rent. He just kept saying ‘ya pay rent on da first!’ And I kept trying to explain that I had moved in on the 15th and been laying in the 15th etc and he would just pause for a minute, scratch his head and then repeat ‘ya pay rent on da first!!’. Thinking he was actually punchy, I was just about to cave and give him full rent to avoid a beef with a gangster when he suddenly got it and laughed and said ‘oh, ok fine -half the rent!’. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-7080011337407307112023-05-03T23:08:10.114-04:002023-05-03T23:08:10.114-04:00My grandfather Vincenzo was Red’s partner. If you ...My grandfather Vincenzo was Red’s partner. If you want information about Carroll Gardens you should contact my Aunt on Facebook Angie Verderame. She lived there her whole life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-41342126453235732712023-01-14T22:33:37.300-05:002023-01-14T22:33:37.300-05:00Punchy was one of 3 owners and yes, his brother An...Punchy was one of 3 owners and yes, his brother Anthony was also an owner along with their brother in-law VincentPitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133710009713511918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-52670188286284773582020-07-31T18:00:36.398-04:002020-07-31T18:00:36.398-04:00I believe it belonged to his brother.I believe it belonged to his brother.Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484246196723019291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-82596594408143210832020-07-31T16:51:58.580-04:002020-07-31T16:51:58.580-04:00I read recently that the Casa Rosa was once owned ...I read recently that the Casa Rosa was once owned by Frank "Puncy" Illiano, former member of the Gallo gang from President Street. Does anyone know if this is true? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-11013520678567676772020-02-10T14:17:05.078-05:002020-02-10T14:17:05.078-05:00I remember Gloria's. I went to Brooklyn Poly i...I remember Gloria's. I went to Brooklyn Poly in the late 70's / early 80's. If we had a few hours between classes, a bunch of us would walk down Court Street to Gloria's and sit in the back room with a few pies and pints. Great Pizza.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-2395248312345367472019-11-27T12:42:48.367-05:002019-11-27T12:42:48.367-05:00Gloria's had the best veal parm sandwich in al...Gloria's had the best veal parm sandwich in all of Brooklyn. I used to go there with my mom for lunch from PS58. So great.<br />Vince Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00946185812535736472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-5634951863631569292018-03-06T15:50:37.486-05:002018-03-06T15:50:37.486-05:00The stories of Gloria's Pizza blow my mind. M...The stories of Gloria's Pizza blow my mind. My family settled in Carroll Gardens -- my family were the original owner's of Mazzola Bakery -- fam lived above it (16 kids). My grandfather grew up on Luquer St, lived briefly on Clinton St. and ultimately settled on Union St. My parents met in Carroll Gardens -- they all raved about Gloria's. To this day, they liken it to the famed Totonno's -- crust w big bubbles, sweet sauce, light cheese, buttery flavor. Does anyone have any pictures of this pizza? Know the full story? Andrea Nellis -- anything you can share? Very curious and intrigued.Eric Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683027657827259669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-6632535437086572312017-12-18T17:38:08.420-05:002017-12-18T17:38:08.420-05:00Casa Rosa's was the only place where my mother...Casa Rosa's was the only place where my mother celebrated Easter with my in laws and we were all together for the last time. My mother passed away in January 1997. My husband and I had always come back to the old neighborhood we loved in Brooklyn for a special dinner at Casa Rosa's and still remember that one time when we hosted our families together for the first and last time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-14735552175082287682017-12-08T14:58:49.452-05:002017-12-08T14:58:49.452-05:00You are not the only one to miss Gloria’s Pizza. M...You are not the only one to miss Gloria’s Pizza. Many of my elderly neighbors still talk fondly of the eatery.Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484246196723019291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-80610264055404404742017-12-08T14:53:38.121-05:002017-12-08T14:53:38.121-05:00I put in Gloria's Pizza just to see if anythin...I put in Gloria's Pizza just to see if anything came up and your site did. Gloria's Pizza<br />was the best pizza hands down I ever had and still in my life my grandmother owned the <br />building next door to the restaurant we where from Jersey and it was a treat we would go<br />through 10-15 pies in a night so light and bubbly and lightly chard at the bottom you could<br />eat a pie by yourself..the best I miss it so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554558194265948900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-12806388821258390402017-10-28T09:19:11.942-04:002017-10-28T09:19:11.942-04:00I love these stories. More, please.I love these stories. More, please.Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484246196723019291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-18551528235909430132017-10-27T21:21:23.860-04:002017-10-27T21:21:23.860-04:00I grew up in this neighborhood... We ate Reds pizz...I grew up in this neighborhood... We ate Reds pizza every friday as we were not allowed to eat meat on fridays back then. I was a young girl and spent much time in Reds (the Gloria was for adults) lol I remember paying $1.00 for a Pie and when it went up to $1.05 people complained. One night I was waiting for my pie and a woman was complaining about the nickle increase... Red who was a bit of a gruff man (but you loved him) got upset with her and said "the nickel is for the box... if you dont want to pay the nickle dont take the box!!" Their pizza was the best and so was their food... but everything including food, was different then. I had my engagement party in the back in 1969 and my mom had her 2nd wedding there as well in the mid 80's. It was a great place where you can even see the priests from your church eating there and drinking wine :) I have fond memories of Reds and The Gloria as I got older... as well as so many great establishments up and down Court St (Petes Candy Store) and (Joes Deli)Smith Streets.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672574792690703672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-17039589719172192932014-01-09T14:53:45.009-05:002014-01-09T14:53:45.009-05:00Andrea, I would love to know more about your grand...Andrea, I would love to know more about your grandfather and his pizza. Perhaps I could write a story on him?<br />Would you have some old photos?<br />If you are interested, please feel free to contact me at pardonmeinbrooklyn at gmail dot com.<br />Thanks!Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484246196723019291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-88576693741372917142014-01-09T14:15:34.181-05:002014-01-09T14:15:34.181-05:00Gloria's was owned by my grandfather and his p...Gloria's was owned by my grandfather and his partner, Vincent. My grandfather, known as Red, was the one who made the pizzas. It is nice to see the restaurant remembered. It was open for 42 years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379507095981123136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-26554102520831697482014-01-06T02:03:36.908-05:002014-01-06T02:03:36.908-05:00In terms of classic 'red sauce' Italian pl...In terms of classic 'red sauce' Italian places in the neighborhood, Marco Polo and Mama Maria's also still hold court - no pun intended - on Court St. Timothy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929878557613480063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-33925194858381010812014-01-04T10:58:08.079-05:002014-01-04T10:58:08.079-05:00Oh say it ain't so - i always liked to go to C...Oh say it ain't so - i always liked to go to Casa Rosa for a special treat. Their Linguine Fra Diablo was the best! And Linguine with clam sauce was the other dish I loved. Their salads were great. The service was warm and leisurely. Like I said, I just felt like I was really having a treat. Loved the wine, and at the end, the coffee and sambucca. I will miss Casa Rosa. Margaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-90119590051548910162014-01-03T07:04:11.615-05:002014-01-03T07:04:11.615-05:00"Red Rose can't be far behind. Pretty mor..."Red Rose can't be far behind. Pretty moribund every time I walk by. Vinny's ought to make it, "<br /><br />You must be new. Red Rose is a local favorite and respected. No death knell , there. It's been around for years. The owner is very nice to us. So, walk in next time, not by. <br /><br />I never understood the weird facade of red rose. And barely remember Gloria's. But, there must be people here who remember Helen's?? Up the street next to Marietta's? <br />Now THAT was a real joint! Mama Helen in the kitchen cooking. Ravioli and red sauce, garlic bread with chunks of garlic. The whole banana. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-83843493619008849862014-01-03T00:48:15.083-05:002014-01-03T00:48:15.083-05:00I have lived in this neighborhood nearly 20 years....I have lived in this neighborhood nearly 20 years. Casa Rosa just did not deliver in terms of quality. I tried it a few times but it was bland and the service was eh. I wanted to like it because it was neighborhood, but I just never felt the love there. Please please please do not compare it to Red Rose which, in my view, has consistently lovely food and where every diner is treated like a family member.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652711798865686768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-61025370917162751172014-01-02T21:30:48.049-05:002014-01-02T21:30:48.049-05:00Lou did pass away a few months ago. But if you hav...Lou did pass away a few months ago. But if you have been there you will know that the food actually got a lot better again in the past year or so. As far as the mention of the Red Rose, I doubt it will be close behind - what is "moribund"? I don't want to put down a local restaurant, but it does go to show how people say Vinny's should make it - it's a lot of cheap food at cheap prices - it's upscale pizzeria food at best, certainly not restaurant food. Maybe some of these "locals" should try out real Italian food and not what's trying to pass as Italian. And if you are looking for upscale décor then stop complaining when you have to pay for it. People want top quality at hot dog stand prices. And last time I checked, food being good has nothing to do with décor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-16030212603541239912014-01-02T17:31:27.060-05:002014-01-02T17:31:27.060-05:00I agree, lack of quality was most likely the issue...I agree, lack of quality was most likely the issue. We moved to the neighborhood fairly recently, and gave Casa Rosa two shots-- they were nothing special-- mediocre at best. We love Red Rose though, and we often see plenty of people in there. Also, the owner actually owns the whole building, so hopefully it will be there for a long time to come.Knowbodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-52085267480959052442014-01-02T16:35:13.255-05:002014-01-02T16:35:13.255-05:00We've lived in CG for years and always support...We've lived in CG for years and always support the local establishments. We ate at Casa Rosa plenty of times. I would not blame anything but a lack of quality and service...this is NYC after all, and without that, you're history. Loyalty only goes so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-12506671529729637162014-01-02T16:22:35.238-05:002014-01-02T16:22:35.238-05:00before the casa rosa was gloria restaurant
we call...before the casa rosa was gloria restaurant<br />we called it red's, who ran it with his brother, vince<br />great pizza for a sunday night family treat<br />also, the gian baked calzone was the best<br /><br />frankieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com