Umberto's Clam House and Bronx Rent a Car
Located on 386 Broome Street, between Mott and Mulberry Streets, in Little Italy lays Umberto's Clam House, an Italian restaurant with a long history. Historically, Little Italy on Mulberry Street, extends as far south as Canal Street, as far north as Bleecker, as far west as Lafayette and as far east as the Bowery . Originally located on Mulberry Street, Umbert's has since moved to Broome Street.
A little history
In 1970, 35 year old Umberto (Robert) Ianniello strolled around Little Italy and realized there were only a couple of seafood restaurants in the entire neighbourhood. Named after the last Prince of Italy, Umberto kept the idea to himself for a little while, until one day when he was speaking with his parents he mentioned it. His parents encouraged Umberto to realize his dream, and in 1972, Umberto Ianniello opened his restaurant, Umberto's Clam House on Mulberry Street.
A dramatic past
Umberto's Clam House is probably most well known for it's dramatic past. On April 7, 1972, New York gangster Joe Gallo was shot and killed at the restaurant two months after opening. Between 1986 until 1994, the Government oversaw financial operations after trial evidence lead them to believe that income was being skimmed. It was believed to be the only restaurant in New York overseen by the government over an organized crime case. In 1994 with increasing losses under Government control, the restaurant's control was returned to owner Robert Ianniello. In 1996, the restaurant was closed due to lack of funds and the building was sold, but reopened in 2000 in a new location.
Something for everyone
Come in and Umberto's Clam House world famous Linguine and Clams, Baked Clams, Lobster Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Meat Crab Cakes or Fried Calamari, made the way it should be. Not in the mood for fish? Go classic Italian. Try the restaurant's Chicken Parm, Fusilli & Peas, Spaghetti & Meatballs or the Penne Vodka. Hungry for something substantial? Umberto's Clam House meat can't be beat: Shell Steak (16oz), Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers, or the Big Guy, 10 oz of delicious hamburger. Lighter fare, including an assortment of soups, chowders and newer Italian seafood specialties like lobster ravioli, among others, have recently been added and await you and your Bronx rent a car.
Around the area
There are several places that you should check out when you travel with your Bronx rent a car to the Umberto's Clam House. Fordham University is a private university, with three campuses located in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St. John's College, placed in the care of the Society of Jesus shortly thereafter, and has since become an independent institution under a lay Board of Trustees which describes the university as "in the Jesuit tradition." The Bronx Zoo is another great place to check out with your Bronx rent a car. The Bronx Zoo is located in the Bronx borough of New York City, within Bronx Park. It is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, comprising 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats, through which the Bronx River flows. The Bronx Zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Before you go...
Umberto's Clam House is open daily from 11 am to 4 am. For more information when you travel with your Bronx rent a car to the Umberto's Clam House check out their official website at http://www.umbertosclamhouse.com/ or call (212) 431 - 7545.
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