The 90-Year-Old Italian Grandma Running an Iconic NYC Restaurant | Bon Appétit

[@estefanymendoza5490]

What a bright and beautiful personality she has

[@Romafood]

I was fascinated too, extraordinary worker, great passion and love

[@christiantaylor1109]

she looks amazing for 90

[@felix121984]

Its 2020 not 1980 anymore !

[@NoraLuzCalugas]

NONNA!

[@mygirldarby]

​@felix121984 what does that have to do with anything? In 1980 the same percentage of people lived into their 90's and there were people just like this woman back then too. "Life expectancy" has only gotten longer because infant mortality rates have dropped significantly. Humans have always had the same lifespan, however. It has not lengthened. Plato lived into his 80's.

[@Romafood]

I was fascinated too, extraordinary worker, great passion and love

[@pauljordan4452]

@@mygirldarby You get guys on Sardinia living over 100 and STILL looking after their vineyards.

[@TheJoStephan]

Wow. 90! Most people never even reach that age. It’s her beautiful pure soul that kept her out of negativity and living a long healthy life! So precious!

[@felix121984]

More are living past 90 in recent years than ever ! You must be 30 wear boat shoes with no socks and think your ffeet dont stink !

[@Chaddingway]

How lucky must her family be. Two whole generations of eating like royalty.

[@Jujumimi937]

✨😎𝑁𝑜 𝑆𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝐿𝑢𝑐𝐾 🤯✨☦️𝐴 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐺~✨👠👵💫🧑🏼‍🍳

[@tbtb1249]

Both of my grandmothers, may they rest in peace, were amazing cooks. I miss them both. *Le nonne sono fantastiche*

[@paidistapleton6208]

I think the next generation of grandmother's will not live up to the same standards

[@pauljordan4452]

Mine too. They taught their kids to cook.

[@pauljakeman]

Protect this lady at all costs! I’d love a grandma or mother in law like her.

[@christineconte2245]

She’s doing what feeds her soul and fills her with ❤

[@BigDeeDee90]

She is so adorable but yet such an inspiration, she doesn't 'have' passion, she IS passion! How can I become one of her adopted kids haha Loved this video so much!

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

“You don’t measure?” - never been around an Italian grandma I reckon.

[@WhyNotSmile74]

No better teacher than a grandma

[@Bigbadbilly304]

I’m Mexican & love Italians a lot. Great food n culture.

[@jo3ywils0n39]

The "Give me a q-tip" line made me chuckle. So wholesome.

[@toriholliday]

her personality will live on forever

[@phronsiekeys]

More grandmas, please!! Food looks amazing and she is wonderful

[@1lecher]

I just want to hug her, she's so adorable Lol

[@kennethcjackson3391]

What a great segment I can feel her love through her food.

[@Erica_Mc]

This is the epitome of doing what you love! Bless her heart! ❤❤

[@vandavis000]

I adore her. She lights up the room. 😊❤

[@Fdux]

Living Legend and beautiful soul Nonna 🙏

[@pizzadanitza]

I, too, am Maria when I take my first sip of coffee in the morning. This vid was a feast! ☕️

[@carolebarlow9984]

Nonna Maria is pure joy❤bless her 🥰

[@MadScientyst]

She is totally, totally AMAZING! What a bubbly, bright & positive personality she has! I'd love to visit & hear some of her stories indeed.....🤩🤩

[@omegasage777]

She's such a bright and funny lady!! I hope she lives a very long life. Beautiful nonna

[@cynthiablagg4507]

She is what LIFE should be

[@danflower999]

Her family is so lucky to have her, wish I had a grandma like her

[@godisamazing7074]

She has a beautiful spirit and personality.

[@variousJnames]

Proof that when you love what you do....and I mean truly love it, it shows! ❤ She does not even look 90

[@bertcertain6982]

I can't even express how much I loved this segment and adored Nonna Maria!

[@rca6576]

There are not enough hearts to show how much I love this!

[@nysavvy9241]

Lovely joyous kind lady. She's remarkable and cooks the real deal.

[@SuperMustache555]

She's so talkative and knowledgable, it's awesome!

[@MrHitStick757]

this is incredibly wholesome ❤

[@junebush8878]

Her love comes through in the way she cooks, sings, and talks ! An inspiration for me ❤️

[@devon_lettuce_tomato8637]

What a beautiful person. Made me cry because she has a wonderful life and radiates it into everyone.

[@briancox7875]

I wouldn't just go to this restaurant when the lady is cooking, I'd run there. Love it.

[@lvbadboy]

This lady has a wonderful spirit

[@DCFunBud]

Such a wonderful lady! A national treasure. What an inspiration for all aging people.

[@RS-yd2bp]

What a great lady. All italian grandmother's chop vegetables with those little knives. They don't believe in cutting boards. Lol. Love it

[@nautica1504]

thumbs of steel

[@rkmugen]

8:41 And this is why i naturally gravitated to Italian cuisine when I had to learn how to cook for myself. Hasn't failed me yet!

[@w2sixpackchef]

"No not wine..." LOL these are the cooking experiences that I love! Great job BA!

[@sannayamitra5074]

Made my day Nonna , Thank you

[@jackhunt2850]

We need more people with her personality and joy for life, so beautiful ❤

[@BiroBiroAttack]

This video just brightened my day, what an amazing person she is. Thanks for sharing such wonderful story

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

TRULY - “1 in 8 Billion.” PURE L❤VE.

[@126Johnj]

Reminds me of my mother. The reason i fell in love with cooking!!!

[@julietphillips1991]

Nonna is so special! Her food looks very appetizing!

[@hawkeye9793]

She loves what she does. She works the weekend nights - the busiest nights !!! Everything she makes looks 😋 & made with ❤️ 😍 💖 Sings while cooking, I ❤️ her !

[@coque9312]

Ella me da tanta vida y alegría como una verdadera abuelita

[@rholloway717]

Love how she staying busy !

[@sosonolow5094]

As someone who just spent a month in Italy, I guarantee her food is amazing.

[@Simko21]

la nonna maria is an ANGEL-all the best and health for this wonderful woman,mother and NONNA Salve nonna, ti voglio bene anch'io dalla Germania

[@corgeousgeorge]

The wholesomeness!!!

[@user-hh7ii6rk1i]

this is so wholesome omg i got teary eyed bc i miss my grandma so much

[@primeminister66]

KZbin is great sometimes, and this is one of the times! I love this lady

[@heather-vs9qe]

Beautiful nonna

[@corgeousgeorge]

"I make everything fresh, see!" *proceeds to unpack a bunch of box pasta . 😆 Werq Nonna!

[@ruthmarcano631]

Nonna Maria looks fantastic. You can tell she loves what she does and it keeps her young. And the coffee helps. ♥ ☕ 👍

[@eba44]

I want to be adopted by this Nonna Maria. Seriously.

[@MMARLZ]

This is the sweetest thing I've ever seen

[@ConcreteRiver]

what a wonderful gift to the world. 7:58 as a young lady 😭💗

[@sarahdrake8012]

I could watch this wonderful lady all day! The food looks delicious and Maria is a breath of fresh air

[@alohafueled]

What an adorable, precious woman. Beautiful food made with joy and love is the best!

[@rossrobbins7707]

Omg I love her 🥰

[@doloresvasquez5429]

Im just in love with herrrrr. Very very precious 💕💕💕💕

[@shaywilliams3358]

She is so beautiful….makes me smile

[@Oldskoolraver-OG]

Still wears her wedding ring ❤ what a delightful women

[@mikekeller-j5x]

A true master of her trade. Brings her own tools .......LOVE IT !!!

[@user-hh7ii6rk1i]

need more episodes with nonna maria

[@brianmurphy7195]

Grandmothers are just the best ❤ miss mine dearly

[@kyleyoung4272]

I'm sitting here watching this with my mouth watering and wishing I could try her food. I definitely enjoyed watching this and learning about someone else's life.

[@DucaleEfston]

I. Love. This. Woman. What an icon!

[@Karen-n9q]

What a sweet grandma!!

[@channelflex8792]

How could you not love her?! 😻

[@bernieappugliese2029]

Italian Grandmas Rock!!!

[@jlpeters8576]

What a treasure! She's a delight to watch and I bet her cooking is amazing.

[@annag7171]

Nonna Maria is so lovely and amazing! Her food looks so delicious too. Thank you so much Bon Appetit for sharing her lovely story and the iconic Enoteca restaurant she works at.

[@AussieAngeS]

She reminds me of my mother 🥰 my mother speaks just like her with an Italian accent haha. Love her

[@clarissavaber423]

She is so lovely...what a treat to see her.

[@Pizzasalladland]

Wow I just got so hungry. Bless her!

[@lb8141]

She is so precious 💕 She reminds me of my Nonna Ida. I miss her🥹

[@Mysticbladegod]

She is absolutely amazing 🤩

[@Pheminon1]

Why choose to be negative when you can be like Nonna Maria? We should all try to be like Nonna Maria. Make food to see people smile and be happy :)

[@SuperMan-xy8ui]

She's has a lovely personality.

[@ihatekpeng]

Can confirm this place is excellent. It's a wonderful wonderful restaurant.

[@mrjoker2444]

What a wonderful lady she is 😊

[@Cark-r1d]

❤ MORE NONNA MARIA PLEASE !! ❤

[@Danae0619]

OMG! She's adorable! I love her so much!

[@AnhNguyen-il5yl]

She is beautiful in every sense of the word ❤

[@Taxationisstealing]

I could watch her for hours!❤

[@shirtshine73blitz]

What a lovely woman.

[@genesiabeharry111]

This is wonderful,exciting and full of Love.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@melodeev5487]

The world would be a much better place if we were all just a little bit more like Nonna Maria.

[@stowkontrent]

What a lady! Incredible! ❤️

[@Rosenbones]

I saw a video about this place yeaaaaaaars ago. Im so glad its still open!!

[@Classicrocker6119]

Outstanding! What a special lady!!

[@anothertarnishedone5960]

Best restaurant idea ever

[@LLBP.]

How sweet! Looks delish!!

[@car-pe-di-em]

Love it how she gives the person a taste of the zuchinia before its done just like all nonnas would

[@soniaramirez303]

Hard working people!! Make food with love!!

[@dimcheandovski1964]

this is adorable, remind me of my grandma