Sparks Steak House
| Sparks Steak House | |
|---|---|
 Main dining area in June 2014 | |
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| Restaurantinformation | |
| Established | 1966 |
| Food type | Steak |
| Street address | 210 East 46th Street(betweenSecond&Third Avenue)inMidtown Manhattan |
| City | New York City |
| County | Manhattan |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10017 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | www |
Sparks Steak Houseis asteakhouserestaurant inNew York City,located at 210 East 46th Street (betweenSecondandThird Avenue) inMidtown Manhattan.[1]
History
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at 210 East 46th Street
The restaurant was founded by brothers Pasquale (Pat) and Mike Cetta in 1966. In the 1930s, Mike and the Cetta family had immigrated to New York fromSant'Angelo dei LombardiinCampania,Italy,eventually working asbutchersand winemakers in New York City.
The two Cetta brothers purchased the Sparks English Pub in 1966 and decided to turn it into a steakhouse. The steakhouse was originally located at 123 East 18th Street but moved to its current location in 1977.[2]Pat had a heart attack and died in his apartment on the evening of January 24, 2000.
In 1985,Gambino crime familyBossPaul Castellanoandunder BossThomas Bilottiweregunned downoutside its entrance on the evening of Monday, December16.[3][4][5][6]Thehitwas given under the orders ofJohn Gotti.[7]
Reviews
[edit]In 2003,Wine Spectatorgave a Restaurant Awards to Sparks Steak House.[8]
In 2004,New York Magazinegave it the award of the Best Places to eat in New York City.[9]
In 2005,New York Magazine– Adam Platt's – Where to Eat.[10]
In 2005,GQ Magazinevoted Sparks Steak House in the top 10 Restaurants That Still Matter.[11]
In 2007, Sparks Steak House is voted The Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan byYahoo.[12]
In 2010, Sparks Steak House is voted one of the top 100 restaurants in America.[13]
In 2013,Zagatgave it a food rating of 26 (out of 30), and ranked it the #2 steakhouse in New York City.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ab"Sparks Steak House - New York | East 40s Restaurant Menus and Reviews".Zagat.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
- ^Asimov, Eric (February 1, 2000)."Pat Cetta, 66, the Gregarious Host of Sparks".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedFebruary 7,2018.
- ^"FBI fears murder of Castellano may ignite war for mob control".The Day.(New London, Connecticut). Associated Press. December 17, 1985. p. A1.
- ^"Reputed Mafia Boss murdered".Eugene Register-Guard.(Oregon). Associated Press. December 17, 1985. p. 3A.
- ^"Crime Boss, bodyguard murdered in Manhattan".Spokesman-Review.(Spokane, Washington). (New York Daily News). December 17, 1985. p. A1.
- ^"Mob Boss murder leads to bulletin for Lincoln car".The Bulletin.(Bend, Oregon). UPI. December 17, 1985. p. D4.
- ^Selwyn Raab(June 11, 2002)."John Gotti Dies in Prison at 61; Mafia Boss Relished the Spotlight".New York Times.RetrievedAugust 21,2007.
- ^"Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » 2003 Restaurant Awards – WINE SPECTATOR".Sparkssteakhouse. January 7, 2003.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
- ^Adam Platt."Sparks Steak House".New York Magazine.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
- ^"Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » New York Magazine – Adam Platt's – Where to Eat 2005".Sparkssteakhouse. January 2, 2005.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
- ^"Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » 10 Restaurants That Still Matter".Sparkssteakhouse. March 1, 2005.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
- ^"Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos".
- ^"Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » The Best Restaurants in America – Award for Sparks Steak House".Sparkssteakhouse. December 2, 2010.RetrievedOctober 10,2013.
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