Ice Carving; a brief joy
today - Thursday, September 23, 1976

Italians are almost as noted for their great artists as they are for their culinary talents and when Mike Tedesco arranges a buffet of delicacies at Tedesco's Restaurant his pastas aren't the only thing on display. Sitting amongst his al dente dishes is bound to be one of his ice carvings.

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Tedesco's Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The Jersey Journal, 1986

Tedesco's Restaurant was founded by Antonion Tedesco (middle). He arrived in this country a young immigrant and began his search for the American Dream...

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Tedesco's Restaurant - Rich in family tradition, excellent cuisine - celebrate 75th Anniversary
The Jersey Journal, 1991

There is a very large fourth generation already born - there are 30 grandchildren of Albert, their ages ranging from 1 year to 22 years.
The American dream continues for the descendants of Antonio Tedesco: A dream that began in 1916.

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Tedescos - bravo - 78 years of success - famous for delicious Italian American cuisine
The Jersey Journal, 1994

Tedesco's has been serving the community with the finest Italian American food and the best award-winning pizza for 78 years. Their friendly family ownded...

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Tedesco's Restaurant
Viva Italian, February, 1994 Issue


If you could use only one word to describe the Tedesco family, purveyors of possibly the oldest pizza and pasta house in the US, it would be traditional.

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Breakfast Pizza™ At Tedesco's
Pizza & Pasta - August 1994

For years people have been breakfasting on slices of cold pizza they couldn't finish the night before. Tedesco's, has been serving what owner Mike Tedesco calls a Bar Pie with eggs and "whatever combination of ingredients anyone wants" for the past year

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Nation's Top Pizza Indpendents
Pizza & Pasta August 1994

Tedesco's Restaurant voted one of the Top Indpenedents in the nation for 1994.

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The Top Fifty Pizza Independents
Pizza & Pasta August 1995

Tedesco's Restaurant voted one of the top 50 independedents in the nation in 1995

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Pizza & Beer
Pizza & Pasta - October, 1995

Tedesco says the family owned pizza establishment founded as the Bergen Line Tavern Pizzeria by his grandfather Tony Tedesco 56 years ago, and reportedly the oldest pizza restaurant in the coutry, has been promoting beer with pizza since 1938.
"We've always had pizza and beer promotions,"Tedesco says. "Before prohibition we worked with local breweries and sold beer in growlers (which are like pails). We used to run specials on beers like Knickerbocker, Rupert's, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Ballantine."

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Pizza's Hot 100 Independent
Tedesco's in the TOP TWELVE!!
Pizza Today, December 1995 Issue

12 Tedesco's Restaurant, WNY, NJ. Brothers Mike and Tony Tedesco will use any means available to promote their restaurant, even public access television. The brothers tape their weekly 30-minute talk and variety show on a makeshft set at their family restaurant.

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Tedesco's - Pizza Pacesetters
Pizza Today, November 1991

When he became a bartender in the family restaurant of which he is now part owner, Mike Tedesco marvelled at the community ties that go back to the 1916 founding by Grandfather Antonio Tedesco.

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Tedesco Stands the Test of Time in NJ
Metro Pizza Insider -November, 1993-

"We believe this is the oldest pizza place in the country," said Michael Tedesco, co-owner of Tedesco Restaurant of West new York, New Jersey. His brothers, Tony and Chris are also co-owners...

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This mom cooks up a tradition at Tedesco's
The Jersey Journal: May 9,1994

Instead of a Mother's Day corsage, Teresa Tedesco, 72, of Tedesco's Restaurant & Sons in West New York, adorned her dress with a chef's jacket, then rolled up her sleeves and went to work.

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The Indestructible Oven
The Hearthstone - Bakers Pride - Fall 1994

At Tedesco's, the original Bakers Pride DS-990 double deck ovens have been operating continuously (actually with one major interruption) for almost 40 years.

In 1960, on June 23 at 4am, the West New York Fire Department answered a call...

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Tedesco's stars in local cable tv show
Pizza & Pasta Magazine, 1994

Mike Tedesco and his brother, Tony, take the stage at tedesco's Restaurant in West new York, NJ for their weekly television show. The twin brothers welcome comedians, magicians and musicians to their show...

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Roma's Who's Who in the Italian Food Industry
Roma Pizza News - April 1994

Currently Tedesco's covers more the 8000 square feet and has retained its old world flavor while staying progressive. They offer dining in or take out and will deliver free to the surrounding area. They also offer catering services and they plan theme nights...

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Tedesco's Restaurant & Club
April 15-April 21 Steppin' Out

Wednesdays are ladies night at "TD's" with $1.50 drinks. Keep an eye on your calendars for comedy on Wednesday, May 5th, when the cable television program "the Gonzo Show" will be taped. Thursdays are karaoke night at "TD's," so come prepared to be the best or to blow out some ear drums!

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Pro-File with Mike Tedesco of Tedesco's Restaurant
Entree new jersey -July 1995-


As I entered Tedesco's Restaurant in West New York, I happened to run into this couple who were leaving. Donald and Muriel Hardick told me that they have been coming to Tedesco's for over 50 years! I asked them what kept them coming back. They told me "The Sauce". Well, I don't know if it's the sauce or the people who make it. Either way, it's a sure thing.

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Owners seeking buyer for Tedesco's WNY landmark
The Jersey Journal - May, 1996

The chairs are mostly empty and the mood is solemn at Tedesco's Restaurant, once the hottest spot in town. "This is the only restaurant you can go to if you want to feel at home," said Krone, who dines there at least twice a week.

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Landmark restaurant SOLD
Reporter, December 8, 1996

Tedesco's Restaurant located at the corner of 67th Street and Bergenline Ave., in WNY for over 80 years, was sold by Bob DeRuggiero, President of the Union City based Industrial/Commercial Real Estate firm. It was reported to be the oldest continually run pizzeria in the country.

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Tedesco's to become ermergency medical facility

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