Sparks Steak House
Sparks Steak House | |
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Main dining area in June 2014 | |
Restaurant information | |
Established | 1966; 58 years ago (1966) |
Food type | Steak |
Street address | 210 East 46th Street (between Second & Third Avenue) in Midtown Manhattan |
City | New York City |
County | Manhattan |
State | New York |
Postal/ZIP Code | 10017 |
Country | United States |
Website | www |
Sparks Steak House is a steakhouse restaurant in New York City, located at 210 East 46th Street (between Second and Third Avenue) in Midtown Manhattan.[1]
History
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 from Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi in Campania, Italy, eventually working as butchers and 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 family boss Paul Castellano and underboss Thomas Bilotti were gunned down outside its entrance on the evening of Monday, December 16.[3][4][5][6] The hit was given under the orders of John Gotti.[7]
Reviews
In 2003, Wine Spectator gave a Restaurant Awards to Sparks Steak House.[8]
In 2004, New York Magazine gave 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 Magazine voted Sparks Steak House in the top 10 Restaurants That Still Matter.[11]
In 2007, Sparks Steak House is voted The Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan by Yahoo.[12]
In 2010, Sparks Steak House is voted one of the top 100 restaurants in America.[13]
In 2013, Zagat gave it a food rating of 26 (out of 30), and ranked it the #2 steakhouse in New York City.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Sparks Steak House - New York | East 40s Restaurant Menus and Reviews". Zagat.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Asimov, Eric (February 1, 2000). "Pat Cetta, 66, the Gregarious Host of Sparks". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 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. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
- ^ "Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » 2003 Restaurant Awards – WINE SPECTATOR". Sparkssteakhouse.com. January 7, 2003. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Adam Platt. "Sparks Steak House". New York Magazine. Retrieved October 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.com. January 2, 2005. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Sparks Steak House – Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, Best Steak House in New York City. Established 1966 » 10 Restaurants That Still Matter". Sparkssteakhouse.com. March 1, 2005. Retrieved October 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.com. December 2, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Sparks and Castellano
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