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Veniero's sign and front entrance

Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffé is an Italian bakery that was established in 1894 and is located at 342 East 11th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenue, in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Founded by Antonio Veniero, of Sorrento[1] the bakery was opened as a pool emporium and caffé where Veniero served his baked products to customers. The demand for his pastries and cakes won him awards in Rome, Bologna and the New York World's Fair. The bakery has been continuously owned and operated by the Veniero family since its founding.[2] The bakery is still owned and operated by the Veniero family, with a notable change over the years being the addition in 1984 of an adjoining warm enclave, with a ceiling of stained-glass panels and the original pressed tin.[3] Frank Zerilli changed the oven from coal to gas by the 1980s as well,[4] and more recently Veniero's began selling carb-free cheesecakes and sugar-free cookies.[5]

Veniero's is famous for its traditional and regional Italian confections, including handmade Italian butter cookies, biscotti, cannoli, sfogliatelle, tiramisù, and its New York staple cheesecake.[6] [7]

Veniero's was featured in the first New York City episode of Food Network's Road Tasted[8] and has been featured on many other shows including ABC's Good Morning America[9] and Live with Regis and Kelly. The bakery has also been the location for scenes on NBC's Law & Order and will be featured on HBO's upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

In 2010, Veniero's was named the winner for the Best Desserts in New York City by AOL's City's Best website.[10] The bakery has also been featured on television shows such as Steve Schirripa's Hungry on the cable channel Mag Rack.[11] Furthermore, some food tour companies visit Veniero's as part of their programs.[12]

Notes

  1. ^ Dyett, Linda (August 5, 1984). "Shopping The East Village". New York. p. 40. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  2. ^ Veniero's about us page
  3. ^ Barry, Ann (April 13, 1990). "Sweet Nothings, for Spring or Anytime". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  4. ^ Sax, Irene (October 29, 1984). "Underground Food". New York. p. 55. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  5. ^ Frommer, Pauline (2006). Pauline Frommer's New York City. Hoboken: Wiley Publishing, Inc. p. 267. ISBN 0-471-76711-5. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
  6. ^ Veniero's Pastry Shop
  7. ^ "Mayors wager local eats on Jets-Steelers playoff game". USA Today. Associated Press. January 13, 2005. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  8. ^ "New York—"Forgettaboutit!"". Road Tasted. Food Network. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "'Eat and Greet': Cheesecake and Cookies". March 17,2006. Retrieved 2010-07-16. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Citysbest.com
  11. ^ Steve Schirripa's Hungry, clip. Template:Tiramisu and Cannoli recipe
  12. ^ Template:East Village Tour New York Food Tours.
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