Skappo

04/23/2026

Happy 50 years to Mamma & Cicci!
50 years ago today the art student and Young woman from Italy, who happened to cross paths on an Italian street three years earlier, wed.

Their story is one out of a book as they would write letters, send gifts, and make visits to one another over the course of three years.

And over the course of 50 years, they have raised three children, have seven grandchildren, and have made countless others who have become family, smile through meeting you at Skappo and La Bottega… among other places.

And there were always constant themes laughter, dancing, and food! We always shared meals growing up in which we would break out and dance or push-ups challenges once dinner was through… or maybe there would be singing involved…. And if there was music, you knew our parents would be the first on the floor (or rather, our mother would be pulling our father up to be the first 😂)

And this past Sunday, (thank you, Deacon Ernie!)they renewed their vows in the same church where they first said them. Mamma wanted to be surrounded by her grandchildren as she celebrated this momentous occasion. It was truly a beautiful day and a beautiful celebration.
Happy 50th anniversary to these two wonderful people♥️ AUGURI!!

03/29/2026

It’s mamma’s birthday!! Raise your glass and wish her all the best! She is love, hugs and sunshine. She gives her whole heart to everyone she meets!☀️we love you! Auguri!!

02/28/2026

You know them and love them! We have some stock of our semi dried tomatoes, imported directly from our family store in Italy and we would love to share them with you!
* $28 per can ($56 for 2) CASH ONLY
* 2 per customer
* pick up at La Bottega in North Haven
Please DM us and let us know if you’re interested and we would love to send some of these home with you!
And if you have never had them before, a few tips! Do not, we repeat do not make a sauce with them 🤪 they are finishing tomatoes that are delicious on top of toasted, ciabatta bread, or on top of a pizza after it’s come out of the oven, or even on fresh pasta after it’s been taken off the heat! Just slice and enjoy! 🇮🇹

12/24/2025

Because a birthday song from your Zio and a Jazz quartet is an awesome way to celebrate 7!

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas Eve Eve everyone!! A lil oldie from Chef Marc and Cicci that keeps on giving since they made it in 2013!

12/22/2025

WE DID IT!!! WE DID IT!!! 🎉

There are so many photos and videos to follow this one but this sums up 21 years perfectly!!

Marc surprised us with an incredible jazz band that filled the walls of Skappo with so much fun and joy that we could not have concluded this adventure in any other way!
We had a dream and together we accomplished it! No sadness, no frowns just pure love for all that we did as a family and for sharing that with all of you!
We did it our way! We decided that this was where one journey ends and another begins. Everyone is happy, healthy and the restaurant was thriving….but this, this is when the past 21 years are put to a close in the most amazing way!

And THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!! as Michael has said every night for the past two months was like the best episode of “This is Your Life” and it truly was! Each and every single one of you has had such a profound effect on our lives; each family, each individual, each couple, will forever stay in our hearts!

With immense love and gratitude,
Anna, Tom, Michael, Yvette and Marc

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12/19/2025

Our 2nd to last night and for a very brief moment this afternoon, this popped up! For 21 years we found our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Now let’s party like it 2004!

12/10/2025

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/08/last-supper-at-skappo/

In advance of the Ninth Square Italian restaurant's closure on Dec. 20, local Umbrian culinary correspondent Lary Bloom stopped by for one more plate of lasagna -- and one more bear hug from "Mamma" Anna Sincavage.

11/27/2025

Another Skappo story…
The other night our mom made her way around the room talking with patrons, hearing stories and sharing experiences.
There was a family there who has visited before but now with their sons.

The family enjoyed their meal and was getting ready to leave when I noticed one of the sons walking in the direction of the restrooms but looking a little confused, so I asked if he was looking for them and where they were. To which he replied pointing to our mom “actually, I’d like to please give Nonna a hug”

She lit up like the brightest star and gave this young man the biggest and tightest hug! The two of them just gleaming! It was a beautiful thing to see such a young man have such a kind heart!

So, on this Thanksgiving Eve please, in the spirit of Skappo, give out those hugs, tell people you love them, give a stranger a compliment, spread kindness, love, joy and compassion.

We send a hug to all of you tonight and wish you all a happy, healthy and delicious Thanksgiving. ❤️

11/23/2025

We are so thankful for all of your smiles and joy and love! It has been so great to spend so much time with all of you and your families these past few weeks! It’s truly been the best episode of “This is your life”!!! We look forward to many more celebrations in the weeks that remain!
This is fun
This is joy
This is life
This is Skappo!!

11/18/2025

21 years of fun memories kicks off now with our dear friend, Sam….