Serving Slices and Stories at Sacco Pizza
Sacco Pizza in Hell’s Kitchen has been a neighborhood staple since the 1960s. Photo by Lucia Fajardo
“I got to tell you, my dad and my uncle fed so many people throughout the years. … And now those people come in with their children. The parents tell stories of ‘I remember when Pete’s dad … used to feed us.’”
By Lucia Fajardo
Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Sacco Pizza has been a fixture in the neighborhood since the 1960s. Boasting classic New York slices and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this family-owned pizzeria is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. In this episode, Pete Cerasuolo shares how he grew up in the business until eventually taking the reins from his father and uncle. Through various ups and downs, he continues to carry on the restaurant’s legacy of good pizza and good community.
Lucia Fajardo is a junior at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan. She is an active member of her school's newspaper, orchestra, yearbook, and honor society. When Lucia isn't procrastinating or binge-watching TV shows, she loves to read, travel, watch Broadway shows and try new food spots around New York City.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
