09/02/2026
Who we call the đ and where we were blessed to get our creative blood.
Our grandfather, Irv, was a true South Philly restaurant pioneer legend.
From neighborhood bars in the heart of Queen Village serving rattlesnake BBQ and cheesesteaks, to fine dining in Old City serving coniglio and quail the man could do it all.
Some of our greatest memories were the runs to the docks for fresh seafood from Samuels, then over to Espositoâs for the freshest meat. At the time, they were just trips with pop pop. Today, we realize they were lessons.
The restaurant business is both a gift and a curse. But it wasnât until we opened Gazzos that we truly realized this was our calling. This is in our blood.
Our grandfather may be gone, but everything he taught us lives on through what we do every day.
Be stand-up. Stay creative. Never compromise who you are. And never back down from any challenge life throws at you.
Weâre just carrying on what the đ started.
Thank you for riding with us.