Sinatra’s favorite dishes : included clams posillipo, spaghetti and meatballs, and veal milanese. He was known for having very specific preferences. The kitchen crew would prepare his favorite veal milanese, served crispy and lightly garlicked with an arugula salad, precisely to his liking.

Regular patron: He was such a regular that he had his own special table, and  Patsy’s would even serve him on holidays like Thanksgiving.

Celebrity gatherings: After performing in New York, Sinatra would bring his friends, including members of the Rat Pack like Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, to  Patsy’s. . There, they would dine and socialize upstairs in a private room.

SINATRA at JILLY’S

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JILLY’S SALOON –  Legacy: The restaurant still honors Sinatra’s memory by serving his favorite veal milanese on his birthday, December 12th, even though it is no longer on the regular menu. 

The nightclub: Located on West 52nd Street,   Jilly’s was owned by Jilly Rizzo, a close friend of Sinatra. It was a popular hangout spot for Sinatra and the Rat Pack during the 1960s. Relaxed atmosphere: While Patsy’s offered a dining experience, was more of a casual hangout where Sinatra could relax with his friends. 

Social hub: It was a place for drinks, music, and mingling with other celebrities and friends. While not specifically a culinary destination, it was a central part of Sinatra’s nightlife and social scene in New York.  The stories in Sinatra SauceDaniel Bellino Zwicke’s book Sinatra Sauce draws on these stories and settings to give readers a taste of the Italian-American food and dining experiences that were central to Frank Sinatra’s life. It sets the recipes within the context of the restaurants and home kitchens that shaped Sinatra’s palate. 

OTHER FAVOITE SINATRA RESTAURANTS 

• What he ordered: When visiting this historic saloon, Sinatra was known to sit at his preferred table and order a burger and a Bloody Mary.
• Historical context: Dating back to 1884, this establishment holds deep New York history, and a waitress who knew Sinatra worked there for over 44 years.
• “21” CLUB
  • The setting: The  
    ’21’ Club

    , known for its speakeasy-era history, was another of Sinatra’s destinations.

  • His visit: He typically dined at a large table in the main room. 
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  PATSY’S PIZZERIA
  EAST HARLEM,  NEW YORK
  “FRANK’S FAVORITE PIZZA”
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  • PATSY’S PIZZERIA – East Harlem NYC
  • The East Harlem Original: The legendary pizzeria in East Harlem was a favorite of Sinatra and other celebrities like Dean Martin and Joe DiMaggio.
  • Loyalty from afar: Sinatra’s dedication was such that he had 45 pizzas flown to him in Las Vegas for a concert.
  
  GINO’S 
  The DINNG ROOM
  “GINO’S. Personally, My Favorite New York
  Italian Restaurant of All-Time” – author Daniel Bellino Z
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  GINO’S –  Lexington Avenue
  Gino’s was another favorite of Frank’s as well as numerous other Celebs, including : Marilyn Monroe, Ed Sullivan, and others. Gino’s was beloved by its loyal clientele who loved the solid Old School Italian dishes, and its old world charm, and naturally the famed Salamandre ZEBRA Wallpaper. It was also famous for its “Pasta Segreta” – Pasta with Secret Sauce.
  Like at Patsy’s, Sinatra would eat Clams Posillipo and Veal Milanese, and loved just a simple plate of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce.
  Basta !
  
  SINATRA SAUCE
  The SINATRA COOKBOOK
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