Frank Abbracciamento died

[johnny_scootch]

He owned the restaurant on the Canarsie Pier that was a long time haunt for wiseguys from all families. It was a great restaurant and his place on Long Island which I've only been to once is also a very classy joint. There was also a Joe Abbracciamento restaurant on Woodhaven Blvd for many many years I always thought they were all related but no mention of it in the article or obit has me questioning that conclusion.

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A Legend Dies, But His Name Lives On

By Melissa Clark
Frank Abbracciamento:
January 22, 1944 – January 28, 2021

We will never forget the iconic Abbracciamento on the Pier that occupied the Canarsie Pier at Veterans Circle from 1983 to 2001 and the proprietor, Frank Abbracciamento, who made it a hot spot during that era.

If you wanted to rub elbows with stars such as singer Tony Bennett and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, this was the place to be. What made this restaurant so special was the hospitality Frank Abbracciamento provided to his customers, the Old Italian way. His youngest daughter, Alexis Bruno, explains, “He lit up a room, the food was amazing, but customers mostly loved to go there to be in his company. His integrity and generosity was something people always mentioned about him. He was always a step ahead of the restaurant trends; he made the environment of the pier luxurious, exciting and unlike anything else in the borough for that time.” Bruno recalls the unforgettable New Year’s Eve parties that were held there. “If I close my eyes, I can bring myself back there so vividly. Not just for me but my sister Franca and my late brother Sal as well. It was something that we looked forward to all year.”

The family settled on Liberty Avenue and Berriman Street in East New York, and, in 1937, their first restaurant was established by Frank’s father, Sal, alongside his wife, Frances, who is 107 years old.
Frank’s taste in the industry would keep him in the business for over 50 years. He expressed in an interview with Feed Me TV, “I knew that I didn’t want to be a typical red sauce Italian restaurant. I wanted to take it a step further and take advantage of the different styles of cooking, eating and products that are on the market.”

The luxurious restaurant on the pier would close in 2001, and Abbracciamento would then move on to become an exclusive in-house caterer for the notable Explorers Club for 23 years. Frank’s retirement was short-lived as he decided to open the famously-named establishment in 2019, located at 174 Merrick Road in Lynbrook, Long Island, where it stands today. After a renovation, Abbracciamento’s was reborn with a new and fresh look (abbracciamentony.com).

Rest in peace, Frank Abbracciamento.

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way before my time but I would have loved to see the spot on the pier in it’s golden age. I’m sure it was some sight to see. theres great food everywhere today , but it seems like back in the day there were some real classy places deep, deep in the outer boroughs that you could go to...save yourself a trip into the city, stay local, and get a similar experience on a friday or saturday night