Family Food: One of a Kind Italian Deli Food at Tony's Beechhurst

In this episode of Family Food, we head to Tony's Beechhurst in Whitestone, Queens to eat Italian deli food like no other. We meet Emilio and Jospehine Polito, immigrants who worked tirelessly to make Tony's into the neighborhood staple that it is today.
Their three sons-Tommy, Mario, and Angelo-all work in the deli too, and will remember your name, your order, and be the first to tell you that nobody's cooking compares with their mom's. Getting to know the Politos is a true first glance into what it means to run a family business. Tony's is their home. We just might move in, too.
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[@jamesambrocio]

I became 3% Italian after watching this video.

[@Kus519]

Steven Brown wow you are so unfunny

[@jamesambrocio]

@Steven Brown oh cool.

[@chaad1046]

This must be the funniest comment here

[@cms3816]

what did steven brown say

[@michele5040]

i became 103% italian after watching this video.

[@LittlebigG]

The only thing that hurts me is these businesses are suffering from big chain companies and franchises. So always buy from them even if it’s cost a little extra

[@datapatch7381]

Lol, nice marketing

[@gmailazerty]

@@datapatch7381 well he s right ...

[@LittlebigG]

Jon Snow you know nothing “jon snow”

[@Hokuto_Tongi]

Unfortunately true. Killing mom&pops

[@roohmen]

So true

[@rlpn6710]

That's the most Italian American family I've ever seen

[@Ekrem2323]

Frank pinellos family same

[@NYCfrankie]

This is how alot of Italian families who still live in nyc are still communities but we're shrinking my families born and raised in Bensonhurst and never want to leave

[@ishanc4701]

@@NYCfrankie but isn't the community shrinking. Are there any italian speaking americans still remaining in new york cus most of them have been assimilated

[@NYCfrankie]

@@ishanc4701 yes we're absolutely shrinking where I live in Bensonhurst Brooklyn it use to be 90% or more Italians now its half Italian half Chinese they've moved in and taken over and yes im absolutely the minority as some1 who Italian American and speaks Italian most are now madigans and completely assimilated

[@007blackforest]

What about the cake boss family?

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

The owners son, Mario, just died of a massive heart attack at 42 years old, all from shoveling snow. Just goes to show that work isn't everything, gotta take care of your health and put yourselves first. Couldnt help but remember the scene in this episode where he says he had his 4th coffee espresso of the day. Rest In Peace, Mario.

[@dafttassia1960]

That's terribly sad. Inna lillahi wainna illyhi raji'un(from God we come to God we'll return)

[@TwoBaze]

thats so sad to hear. I remember watching this video as it released and randomly stumbled across it again and hearing this sad message.

[@julioiglesias1989]

Too much caffeine.

[@kgandrala]

Bro he has a young kid too, so sad.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

@@julioiglesias1989 lack of sleep, lack of exercise, dude was at the family deli all damn day. It's really unfortunate. Bless his soul.

[@barrackobama5470]

Mario is the human embodiment of the phrase "hey I'm walking here". R.I.P Mario, may he forever keep walking here!

[@OnSludge]

Barrack Obama hEY! am woukin heeah

[@psycholyfe]

And that phrase fits well since it sounds ssoo Italian haha 💖

[@joerawlings5609]

Very cool Obama!

[@SammiGirl-bx1th]

haha YESSSS!!

[@haz9406]

i read this in a thick English Italian accent and idk why

[@ziggymorris8760]

As a native New Yorker who grew up in the 70’s, this is becoming a rarity more and more. I miss the Italians I grew up with.

[@fightsports66]

Yeah, if you grew up in places like Corona, Queens there used to be Italians everywhere. I don't know where they all moved to.

[@dumdumdumbest834]

@@fightsports66 the original died and their offsprings are the new generation of not caring about your heritage or anything of the likes

[@heytherebato]

@@dumdumdumbest834 theyd rather make thai noodles or some shit. Its sad as hell

[@amirablue.b186]

No they were in Manhattan to I grew up in New York Manhattan all my life and there were a lot of it Italians t of Queens 2 where did they all go to I love me some Italian food oh and let's not forget about Parkside the other Italian restaurant in Queens really classy fancy elegant place that place has been there for years and it makes a lot of money and it's got a lot of its regular a lot of new people that is a fancy elegant place in queens

[@ziggymorris8760]

Amira Blue.b I used to go to park side restaurant all the time, great place. I mostly grew up on Long Island which is where most of the Italians that used to live in NYC went. Only two places in Queens that have Italians left, Howard beach and Ozone Park.

[@Raymond8501]

Man, I hope they're alright in this pandemic.

[@parsa123vahid]

They look like a takeaway business hopefully they good

[@user-rd7ol3tp3p]

Just went today & talked to Angelo. He was saying it was slow to begin and now it's picking up. Place was crammed at 1pm which is a good sign

[@dee_lulu]

@@user-rd7ol3tp3p that's so glad to hear! Hope Emilio and his wife are healthy

[@nowaynoway915]

Đức shut the hell up

[@milankaradoslavljevic9810]

@@nowaynoway915 but its true the peaceful protests turned into extremely worse shit

[@lalama741]

My condolences to the Polito family on the Passing of Mario.(RIP) The First time I watched this on munchies I felt so connected to the Polito's because they remind me of my family close tight-knit Italian family. I can't begin to imagine how hurt they must feel my prayers are with you and your family.

[@chrisjimenez6712]

wait, what!!!

[@lalama741]

@@chrisjimenez6712 Yes, Mario passed away several days ago. so sad!

[@dennismartin4794]

@@lalama741 how did he die?

[@lalama741]

@@dennismartin4794 shoveling snow heart attack

[@MrHuddo]

No way! Rest in peace Mario, brought me many smiles. Love from Australia

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

If I lived in New York, I'd be a regular at places like this. I'd go totally native, walking around in suspenders, a T-shirt and a newsboy hat, until somebody reminds me it's not the 1950s and I'm Chinese.

[@mumme2004]

Bro, you totally seem like an awesome guy!

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

@@mumme2004 Meh, wait till you see me try to lead a street gang into a choreographed dance routine, like in West Side Story or Sha Na Na.

[@dizzy7859]

This made me LOL

[@mumme2004]

Thomas ...oh! I didn’t expect that buddy, but its fine!

[@Evan490BC]

With that outfit? Most probably the 1920s...

[@ryankober854]

This place has cured my hangover 1 too many times and deserves all the recognition in the world. Their coffee slushie is CRACK I tell you. I'm so glad my cousin lives right down the road!

[@sidthecomputersciencekid]

@Steven Brown What do you mean he's lying?

[@ascarychimp]

@Steven Brown Lol wtf. Most people aren't going to know what a granita is, coffee slushie is much more descriptive so he prolly just used it for that reason. And none of the other things you said contradict him, he didn't say that he had just gotten a coffee slushie. Chill the fuck out mate

[@michaelstringly4138]

So you're the clown he's always complaining about?

[@havoot4923]

@Steven Brown hahahaha wait, you're actually mad and calling someone a liar for saying they have been to a place anyone can visit?. LOL...

[@michaelmayolo]

@Steven Brown Lol ,pls keep this going its nice, and cringy so far xD!

[@tommclarty17]

Businesses likes this are the backbone of an American neighborhood.

[@Skynetic917]

laces out

[@Montezuma0]

Watch Amazon buy this place soon

[@oldironsides4107]

Yep. That’s why the government closed them down with an iron fist and the public applauds it.

[@___Truth___]

@@oldironsides4107 I don't know about the government, but your sick in the head if you think the public applauds this, and DON'T give me the excuse of those weirdos on the internet or the vocal minority that always tries to bring up problems for no reasons (radical leftists and extreme right-wingers) at the end of the day the vast majority of people support these kinds of family establishments contrary to the shit you seem to believe. Stop speaking ill into existence.

[@albrown1812]

Taco Bell is the spot in my neighborhood!!

[@spektriplus8132]

When the owners speak Italian you know the food it’s going to be good

[@mayo5119]

@Sindy Richelle nice stolen comment

[@Dibran9mm]

these places are becoming a extinct. Always support local business. of course its gotta be good too!

[@M4TTYN]

if only people did this to all LV's brands to mainly local events to neighborhood things ah..... the local joints care hard working *not saying those working at big name joints aren't RESPECT THOSE PEOPLE FFS*

[@SgtStickyTits]

@Kilo Byte Those are still small businesses though.

[@Obiwannabe]

@Kilo Byte I'm assuming you live in NY. I see just as many places closing as opening its pretty even. What's scary and shitty is when the building is bought and turned into upscale housing for the yuppies.

[@Obiwannabe]

@Kilo Byte That's true too. Some of that affordable housing especially around dumbo is like super upscale and really nice. It's crazy.

[@VitoTorpedo.]

i live in jersey and theres places like this on every corner

[@Jay-eb7ik]

Dude worked 16 hours a day for 6-7 years. Thats incredible.

[@nathanseyoum5558]

SPEEDIE LOKO ur dumb asf this video was made 2 years ago🤷🏿‍♂️

[@malachi589]

Immigrant mentality

[@ilsultanoferjid4359]

Malachi Murljacic hard workers mentality..

[@ramiroorozco8974]

jako 792 mostly immigrants work like that tho despite what your daddy trump tells you

[@ilsultanoferjid4359]

Yea Ight foo hahahah my daddy trump?!

[@oliviaskunca6200]

Rest in peace Mario. I remember when I lived in New York, me and my family would always come to tony’s deli and we loved you. You were like family to us, rest easy.❤️

[@sheccid3045]

What?!

[@zieniasek8086]

@@sheccid3045 if you scroll up, you'll see that someone said he died a month ago

[@PACCBETI]

@@sheccid3045 If you check their instagram, you can see multiple posts about Mario

[@Roomfullofstrangers]

Who is Mario people keep mentioning on this soul food channel???

[@PACCBETI]

@@Roomfullofstrangers It's one of the guys featured in this video, he used to work in the deli

[@epdlp4506]

This is what makes America special: immigrants. It's boring to just have one kind of people. I lived in Mexico for 8 years and I missed the variety of people in Los Angeles California. Now that I am back, I go to the Armenian bakery, the Korean BBQ, the Italian pizza, the jewish matzo soup, indian food, arabic food, and the options are endless. Thank God for immigrants.

[@bemymoonlight5484]

Brendan Fleming yes, but America is regarded to have the most immigrants living here. and it isn’t a competition

[@andryuu_2000]

Usa is a melting pot, but it's cooking the people inside

[@paulbolcar3117]

@Brendan Fleming Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is not a good example.

[@curranbrownlee9671]

@Brendan Fleming ok ben shapiro

[@southerndiscomfort171]

@Brendan Fleming The only inaccuracy here is your inability to read the initial post properly. If anything, he was talking about Mexico's lack of cultural diversity, as opposed to America being the only country with an immigrant population. Stop watching so much Ben Shapiro, it's giving you second-hand impressions of intellectualism which, judging by your lack of basic comprehension, you don't possess.

[@sillynelson1]

I love these kinda places

[@MegumiCiBear]

Spencer Rotgans move somewhere else then asshole

[@Quagigitymire]

Honestly, who could not love these small family owned & operated eateries? Most are true culinary gems maintained by true to their community owners that put quality and service above profit and volume. It's a dying breed in the era of corporate chain fast food and franchise restaurants such as Denny's, Chili's, and such. (Which of course have their place in our community and offer up their own benefits to the middle-class dinners) The biggest reason I fell in love with San Francisco was its vast difference from the Las Vegas, Nevada & Scottsdale, Arizona scene that is just overrun with franchise/chain food, not to mention the countless Walmarts.

[@sanjayr]

This has kind of given me inspiration because i'd love to open my own deli. I've been cooking for almost 15 years now but these guys make me feel like i'm rediscovering that passion for food all over again

[@estelamoreno-calzadilla532]

ten years ago i used to come here as a kid and it was one of the best delis ive ever been in still looks the same.

[@tony_5156]

Spencer Rotgans nice one dipshit

[@drewdrew8752]

“They’ve known me all my life “ “ we don’t like him.. but “ You know the banter there is great 😂

[@GeneralBurkhalter1]

Idk if it makes it better or worse that he got fired shortly after.

[@ol1mar]

Senator Huey Long wait did he actually get fired

[@GeneralBurkhalter1]

@@ol1mar Yes, he did.

[@jansorijansosten253]

@@GeneralBurkhalter1 no he didn't you fucking liar and attention seeker

[@sxar_0660]

Jansori Jansosten what happened

[@blakerichardson470]

Just needs a small table outside for Tony, Silvio and Paulie to sit at.

[@limbokillah1397]

Not vito though ;)

[@annahardy3349]

tihyhugyhuhuhf juiui ihuyu ygg

[@pauliewalnuts6049]

@@limbokillah1397 need a big table for that

[@TheLordZoka]

Paulie: "Hey Ton, ya see the size of the meatballs on this thing?"

[@tylerschroeder3722]

@@TheLordZoka "Ha Ha"

[@WhoopityDoo]

Ate here today (visiting NYC) and they're even more welcoming in person. Took me and hour and 30 minutes to get there from Manhattan, but it was worth the wait. They're even nicer in person, give you small samples of the iced expresso if the wait is taking a bit, and my god, the food is even more delicious than it appears in the video. Great value for the money too. A huge ass panini, ziti, and 2 cannolis for $23 in NYC is a steal. Definitely making a return trip before I leave.

[@hunterbear2421]

they still open? covid had a big impact on thoses types of stores

[@Roomfullofstrangers]

Ooooo ate where? this young lady runs a restaurant? are you commenting on the correct video? this is soul food, not Italian. I'm going to NYC soon, that is why I ask.

[@WhoopityDoo]

@@hunterbear2421 Oh yeah, they were pretty busy both times I went. Keep in mind this was around noon, so you had the lunch hour crowd there, but they had a consistent flow of people coming in. They're out in Queens, so it was about an hour by tram and 30 minutes by bus from where I was staying in Manhattan, but was well worth the time.

[@hunterbear2421]

@@WhoopityDoo well good to know i may visit some day. i live in Alberta canada so it would be a pretty long drive

[@WhoopityDoo]

@@hunterbear2421 Better off taking a plane to LaGuardia and go from there. No sense in driving that far.

[@user...........148]

3:44 mario does a fistbump. But the ponytail guy throws a high five . Both walk away in shame.

[@mauz791]

I know, that hurt to watch

[@arifnoble9563]

Maybe because he wore a glove and they don't want to expose the inner hand where most of the work happens to outsider. Perhaps

[@blanco7726]

Mauz also because who high fives after the age of 9

[@ygbh5934]

where im from its fine to high five a fist bump lol nobody thinks nothing about it

[@user...........148]

@@ygbh5934 you my sir are from hell

[@Metsfan1986]

I live right up the block for my entire life. Food is legitimate and the family is great. They always remember you.

[@3rdcoastghost]

Lucky you, from TX

[@Metsfan1986]

@@3rdcoastghost Sorry for the late response. I had their meatballs yesterday. The sauce is fantastic.

[@3rdcoastghost]

@@Metsfan1986 kudos!

[@transparentseethru4832]

Somewhat Knowledgeable Geek what do u get from Tony’s I’m close also

[@GoogleGoogle-fd6do]

Lol fatass

[@foolslayer9416]

*9:00* I love that the grandmother calls her granddaughters "principessa" or "little princess".

[@HPDV6VIDEOGAMES]

principessa is only "princess"....little princess would be "principessina"...like "bambolina" is little bambola..little doll

[@presidentcamacho4236]

I used to work for a company here in Kansas City owned by Italians a few years back. The actual work itself was super shitty but I showed up early every day and always gave them 100% so we always got along. When my grandpa fell ill the same year I started their entire family held me up. My Christmas bonus was $1k cash which was 20x what I expected and they gave me all the time off I needed to take care of my grandpa until he eventually passed. Going into work every day was a treat because the environment was very similar to this. Jovial, caring, positive, playful, empathetic, wholemome. Just all around great people. Then covid hit and I wound up losing the job, as everyone else did and none of us ever looked back. But I still carry with me the fondness and love that I felt from them the whole time. Thank you for sharing this, brought me a much need burst of joy.

[@daviddemaria3982]

What was the name of the place? Lived in KC for many years.

[@jasonburns6411]

The American dream exemplified with this lovely family right here.

[@ishay777777777]

What is the american dream?

[@bw0716]

U-S-A U-S-A

[@harrykuheim6107]

And they didn't just "Jump the Border" to get here either....

[@teggianosalerno5050]

mahdi yes there is, it's called work hard and you will be successful. Stop the lame excuses.

[@kidist9764]

teggiano salerno that’s called a “Dream”, not an “American Dream”. Maybe for you there is but trust me, most people but their asses to support their family, and even them life throws the worst at them. We live in a world where people oppress each other for their race, gender, sexuality, religion, creed, and more, and when that person who is being oppressed is trying to rise society takes away opportunities from them, and try to break them... constantly! What works for you may not work for others. You have a roof over your head, and food on your table... that’s living in comfort. Not everyone is as privileged to have what you have... don’t compare your life to others.

[@gvc56100]

People need to take their business to these family establishments they're slowly disappearing and will be sorely missed when they're gone...

[@BeardedDanishViking]

People "need" to take their business whereever they please.

[@coryfoster9373]

BeardedDanishViking no not really... guy is correct.

[@gmailazerty]

@Trash FortnitePlayer you re such a giant idiot, shame on you

[@coryfoster9373]

Trash FortnitePlayer of course they can eat wherever lol... and that will forever continue but the “people can take their business wherever they please” is obvious.. but does nothing to address the matter/topic at hand and what places like this provide/mean to people.

[@whyruscared3993]

@@BeardedDanishViking Grilled chicken with sautéed onions and green peppers, topped with melted Swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie bun

[@Nas-hf7tv]

Man such a healthy relationship between the parents, their kids' wives are going to be lucky because they will know how to treat a lady properly. Props to this family.

[@GoBuddieGo]

Is it weird that once in awhile I'll always come back to this video and watch it again, I'm not even Italian or from New York but everything about this video just makes me feel good and happy. Also reminds me of good times for some reason lol.

[@pothospathic]

That's why I'm here today. I needed a nice video to brighten up a day and came back to watch this video cause I knew it would do the job.

[@toonu]

Same here. Sweden. I rewatch this once every few months or so, just something about it that's cozy, welcoming, wholesome. Just all round good.

[@Roomfullofstrangers]

This is soul food, not Italian. I"m so confused.

[@clemmyw.1967]

@@Roomfullofstrangers uhm..i dont think it was solely the food that made them coming back to this video.

[@nikhil6166]

Same here haha. Sad to hear that Mario passed. He seemed like fun guy.

[@AllainEsquivel]

this is the kind of Deli Peter Parker would frequent.

[@stillnotspicy]

Yeah i can see that

[@jameskelly8037]

I live right around the corner from this place I grew up around there

[@umbi2530]

Pappara puppiri

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Bucket list: eat at a deli that Peter Parker would frequent, then go to a party that Tony Stark would frequent, then end up in a bar that Frank Castle would frequent.

[@frenchmontana961]

This is just a deli what the fuck

[@Galactic123]

I don't really have many reasons to go into Queens from Brooklyn, but after watching this, it's time to take a trip to Whitestone.

[@seanmiguelbaez4503]

Galactic123 Same lol

[@lailonnib]

Same ❤️

[@michaeldwyer663]

This would be worth a trip from California!

[@XxRandomHeroxX9]

Make sure you get to Cherry Valley.

[@nenaj1]

I saw that about the other borough's. I'm from Queens 😂

[@thecouncilofbrazilianchads5580]

Rest In Peace Mario…

[@peonmyhall]

This is the most wholesome thing on KZbin.

[@pranknation9589]

This is like a scene from Goodfellas

[@Sleepwalkingok]

or a DLC from MAFIA II

[@AxelSituation]

idiot

[@tommclarty17]

I wonder how many aprons they wasted...

[@gundamkei3756]

@@tommclarty17 I think he used five, we gotta toughen this guy up!

[@johnledsanchez8045]

Exactly

[@mickkennedy1344]

Douglas : "..But I've been coming here ever since I was a little kid - they've known me my whole life.." Emilio : "We don't like you but.."

[@illman8876]

He was only breakin balls.

[@SocraticShorts]

Mick Kennedy time stamp?

[@sxar_0660]

That Kid 4:32

[@phungphuongmai7488]

As someone who goes here about once a month. This place is phenomenal. The staff and the food is one of a kind. It’s more than just food it’s an entire experience. Really wish there was more places like this.

[@NYCfrankie]

Yeh places like this are dying out in nyc everything is being bought by big businesses becoming corporate I'm born and raised in Bensonhurst Brooklyn my aunt lives in ozone park in queens its like 15-20 minute ride from here every time I visit my aunt or cousins I stop by they have amazing food

[@shawnginzburg8899]

Rest In Peace Mario 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BoyWonderco]

you know its gonna taste good with its cooked by an italian mom!

[@garysand2261]

will park omg I do 😍

[@Chickenbone263]

Wtf is your grammar

[@alvaro9333]

thats so fucking racist. i identify as an italian mom who does not cook tasty therefore i am triggered.

[@whyruscared3993]

Valencia!!

[@dojisatchivi1664]

Alvaro E HA😂

[@kevivarma2759]

These guys are honestly the nicest people. I've been going to eat here for years, the food is amazing, best homestyle italian food I've had.

[@finnigan5426]

Kevi Varma you just don’t tho...

[@lambshanker1380]

@@finnigan5426 how tf do u know then

[@amenchoudhury8036]

@@lambshanker1380 it's obvious he's bullshitting the guy doesn't go there

[@davidrobinson3148]

@@amenchoudhury8036 you stupid fuckin bonehead. I live in Queens. I have been there before. Do you have any idea how many people live in Queens? 2.3 million! You think none of those fucking people can make it to the comment section? Jesus fucking Christ why would the guy lie about it

[@bsgtrekfan88]

@@davidrobinson3148 Can I ask - I recently did a Pizza trip to NYC with my friends. We are thinking of doing a deli trip next - would you say its worth the detour coming/going to Cape Cod? :) This place looks fucking amazing though!

[@ciaociaociao502]

My prayers go out to this beautiful family Rest in peace Mario 🙏

[@miker8567]

When the grandchildren called her "nonna"... I melted. I've callled my Italian grandmother that for years... what a great video.

[@dlogic6781]

I would kill for a place like this in my neighborhood. Id eat there 24/7

[@CelticsMr17]

I swear, damn

[@krystingrant6292]

Same 😩. I'm in Queens so it's nice excuse

[@victorrosales9985]

Same

[@Jjauuza]

Phew that's a lot of eating

[@mauz791]

Not 24/7 but at least once a week. The food looks beautiful.

[@DontTreadOnPeewee]

Comes over from a different country, joins the Navy, & then opens up a great small businesses and employs people. Awesome story

[@Seabass1206]

Don't Tread On Peewee thats the different between italian immigrants vs the types that come today

[@leorickt.9604]

@@Seabass1206 no thats pretty constant. Look in any immigrant community its full of small businesses that employ family/locals.

[@monosynthluv]

@@Seabass1206 dude 2 neighborhoods over is a Taqueria with the EXACT same story. Family that came over here, and built a small Taqueria and are passing it down to their boys. But i guess it isn't the same because....?

[@leugjeeo292]

@@monosynthluv because he's a racist, don't bother trying to talk to him. I know Latin people running landscaping, restaurants, bakeries, and groceries. But it doesn't matter to him, because he thinks that Latins are lazy job stealing fools

[@robertoj8296]

@@leugjeeo292 Italians are Latin

[@maddiepinkgirl]

What a beautiful family! All laughs and smiles, so heart warming! May God bless them!

[@irenelo1958]

Amazing the father is what his generation is all about, hard working and just about family. Their family is just beautiful. They are a typical close knit Italian family.. truly blessed!!

[@LaQuackqauck]

9-year-old Mario: I'm walkin' 'ere!

[@jacobvillarreal7289]

This comment made me physically laugh

[@oscarblack7624]

God tier comment

[@dirkrider7748]

*nine month old

[@jasonforester8086]

How is this not the most liked comment, this is facken brilliant.

[@SchmavidSchmobb]

These people are a bunch of sweethearts. Love seeing a family like this finding success by working hard and being kind.

[@bsame]

I come back to this video every so often and it never fails to make me feel good. RIP Mario

[@callehyg]

Hey Munchies, thanks for making these shows about real food and real people. This reality is something you seldom see in the media these days, people building communities and families with hard work. Don't get me wrong. Watched every episode of Chefs Night Out and loved it. I'm a middle class, silver-spoon-up-my-ass, sous vide-and-cocktails kinda asshole myself. But there is nothing I have more respect for than this family right here. Keep it up.

[@mdeelirious2652]

Very true..I just subscribed and I am hooked.I am so motivated..Love it..Thank you Munchies

[@cherrislair7880]

Independent journalism at its best

[@lupash]

It's heartwarming for some reason to be Italian and be able to recognize where their sometimes odd wording comes from. 3:14 "Because the boss she is!", that might sound weird, but that's exactly how he would say it in Italian: "Perchè il capo è lei!", and many other examples ahah.

[@andreaprivitera3322]

lupash sei Italians ?

[@DrVonNostrand]

Oh madon'

[@SalmoneTattico]

vero, adesso che me lo fai notare è fantastico

[@adeptusmechanicus4237]

Oh my, this is so wholesome. This is what I needed after a tough pandemic. Had a very bad day, until i watched this. Hope everyone in the shop is ok and that they have survived the pandemic. Cheers from Sweden.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

true family work ethic and the food looks on another level

[@Ryan-vq2hv]

3:44 oof he gave him a high five for a fist bump

[@TheOathkeeper36]

meh, I know some people who purposefully keep their hand open for fist bumps and high fives, avoids lots of awkward situations that way

[@howhighsyncro]

@@TheOathkeeper36 orrrrr he just keep give him a fist bump instad of high five cause he dont wanna get all the bacteria from the other dude while working with food!?!?

[@eeelya8048]

I work construction, oftentimes if someone without gloves comes to shake your hand and you’re wearing gloves, the person with the gloves will make a fist and other person will shake it or hi five it, cause glove is dirty. Could’ve been same in this situation

[@ajvideoz8129]

Very common here in MTL and all over France

[@dylanleitch665]

If you high five you have to change gloves

[@alansmith888]

This is so Italian that I’m reading the comments in a New York Italian accent.

[@dinogaming4419]

@El Dios Otto I highly doubt that.

[@dinogaming4419]

@El Dios Otto The fact that people all over the world use paper cups so Italians most definitely use them as well 100%.

[@dinogaming4419]

@El Dios Otto Yeah Mr. I speak for all of Italy. How would they serve it in a glass beer shot glass???? Holy shit man you don't speak for all of Italy even if you've "been there."

[@andydriffield101]

El Dios Otto obviously not been to Italy recently then

[@giampaolopastore]

DinoGaming44 no, trust me.

[@michaelcortez5223]

may the good lord bring happines to the food of the Italians .

[@wondermike8877]

Mario, known you a long time. Great person in and out. RIP my friend, my brother. You will be missed. Always in our hearts.

[@xMuNcHz]

Mario have the voice of a mafia boss

[@enigmator2211]

xMuNcHz because He have the sicilan accent !!!

[@LoFo_Red40]

And the kid sounded exactly like an Italian kid from the 90s

[@brunolondinese5857]

Enigmator22 parents from Salerno, he from NYC

[@PalmerD19]

well fuck you and the mafia

[@tomasvisentin5868]

"hey you, green pants. I hear you looking for a dog or something" vinnie..

[@Anthony-jc1nc]

Their entire family is soooo likeable

[@perryfranciscaravello134]

Anthony Liu I agree, they seem like some of the most genuine and kind people around.

[@nickf8028]

Blessings to your family, I'm so sorry for your loss! Incredible family values.

[@jonathandavimes8981]

This epitomizes what good food and super friendly owners are all about. Nothing quite beats your favourite neighborhood deli. Condolences to the family on the passing of their son Mario.

[@Lorkin32]

That's probably the last place i'd rob on the earth, these kinds of people makes me think there's some sort of hope for humanity

[@jackwongen6671]

Come in to my shop, (CCW, permit) I'll send you running with .45 round. That' if I don't "drop you". Think hard dude, is it "worth" your life.

[@suicidesilence4444]

Jack Wongen what's with the quotations lol.

[@thchsnn-vm6vo]

where is it?

[@user-tf2zw4mw2v]

why would you rob someone in the first place

[@ashwin.unlead]

Yo Mama exactly! 😂

[@deezznutzz4291]

Forget fast food,places like this put love and hard work into their food

[@JoeTheGreat08]

deezz nutzz fast food is more convenient though.. there’s more abundance of it.. so until they franchise themselves... fast food is still supreme

[@gaelvaldez2630]

JoeTheGreat08 nooo , these type of restaurants are better than fast food restaurants

[@g.s.5110]

@@JoeTheGreat08 how come places that serve food greasier than a tanker be superior than these that you know is being made with effort and has a great value for money?

[@mauz791]

@@g.s.5110 No matter how cheap you try to make the food, I don't think it can go as low as a fast food chain. The quality us leagues better though. But sometimes, people need cheaper food, you can't blame them.

[@g.s.5110]

@@mauz791 I can understand those who don't have the time to wait for a well-prepared food. But my thinking is, if you're only eating few times a day, why not make all of them quality ones? Right?

[@FM-dm8xj]

i've seen this an uncomftorble amount of times.

[@jabbathehutt2375]

This is how a family should be like. Everyones got each others back.

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Amen! Work together!

[@anyang88]

This is some pure fucking positive vibe right here, especially precious during dark times when the commander in chief is stealing quotes from Bane

[@MadameTeresa]

Trust and believe these people voted for that fool. Whitestone is a bucket of thirst for him.

[@Dogsrule777]

Those sandwiches look absolutely outstanding! What a cool family with such a strong sense of community.

[@andrewchavez3133]

This is beautiful, this is what the word “family” should look like. I’m crying because of how hard working, loving, and supportive they are. Food, family, fun. Beautiful

[@loulace8361]

Thought i was going to watch a video about the food at a deli, now I'm drenched in happy tears! Beautiful family and legacy!

[@scarax146]

They take the (italian) food business serious like everybody should. Hard working, nice people. Damn, I want to hug them.

[@cristinamezentsef2919]

fabi yi

[@sonyaclarke5227]

I lived in Whitestone for years and went to Tony's deli every day. I miss that place more than I can express! Glad to see that they are still alive and thriving!!!

[@gjstein5418]

RIP Mario gofundme for his wife and daughter

[@williamlackey123]

I love the way they are eating together. Wonderful times!

[@bigperc5777]

Rest In Peace Mario 🖤 you’ll always be remembered through your family and your amazing work

[@JeffAdairKTM530]

Love mom and pop operations - Lets make America filled with this again -

[@jojokabo78]

@NizzyNizerson why did you have to fuck with politcs in the first place. Just enjoy the story and give us some peace for fuck sakes

[@pastelpurpledeathbed]

@NizzyNizerson Really? I could've sworn that was the recession that did that. Weird.

[@petersmith9254]

1337 IOT to expensive

[@gustavoechevarria9369]

I Laser how did trump raped the poor and the middle class? He thrived off the dumb, that’s how capitalism works, you take deals and opportunities, of course, if they’re legal, which trump has.

[@icebergslim3575]

@@gustavoechevarria9369 stiffing contractors who can't afford to litigate against him among other things. he's waged a career long war on mom and pop operations by illegally exploiting their biggest weakness: lack of capital.

[@jackwongen6671]

This is how America was bulit with Mom's and Papa's. Keep up the fine work. I bid you Peace.

[@drivenelement2913]

So true, wish Trump could see the contribution of immigrants here too

[@jackielynne76exaxtly86]

Jack Wongen awwww if that doesn't sum it up I don't know what does...💞💞💞

[@jackielynne76exaxtly86]

Jack Wongen very well said my friend

[@toastoneggs7356]

This is a dumb comment

[@pandemonium5557]

Every parents goal to hear their kids express themselves about them the way their boys talked about them. This looks like a wonderful family

[@karimtebbakh2432]

Woooow you make me feel so happy when I see this kind of family..when i was living in New York back in 90's ,I use to live around this kind of Italian family and today I feel like I never moved back my country. I send you thousands of kisses from Algeria

[@KennyInVegas]

What a great story and wonderful family. Talk about the American dream... That guy is such a hard worker.. working a job and at his deli!

[@jackielynne76exaxtly86]

Ken A they all are hard workers thank God for their dedication for authenticity

[@foolslayer9416]

I love how at 9:00, Josephine refers to her granddaughters as principessa and principessina, which means princess and little princess in Italian. They're such an adorable family.

[@foolslayer9416]

@* You can't compare the morals of today with the morals of the past.

[@user-sh9kk1zq8e]

@* you're definitely the guy that calls trump racist but can give an exact example of him being racist

[@ferrealysse]

What a beautiful family! 😀 I was very inspired by this. May they be blessed beyond measure.

[@jackielynne76exaxtly86]

Ferre Alysse agreed...you don't get this kind of Love inspired food hardly anywhere...I want to go so badly

[@foolslayer9416]

I love how at 9:00, Josephine refers to her granddaughters as principessa and principessina, which means princess and little princess. They're such an adorable family.

[@MoInTheCity03]

I went here about 1 Month Ago and the Family is exactly like this in Person... Tommy was my server and the Mom still cooks in the kitchen everyday. Great Service and you can feel the LOVE....

[@candycanenee]

Glad they survived this pandemic

[@arts6821]

Something so heartwarming about Italians I’ve seen time and time again is them always talking about family.

[@user-tv4rq9qh9y]

This man's face is and hair style so Italian! Like when I took the first look at him I thought "He must be an Italian”, lol

[@MediciMedic]

@Steven Brown Your stupidity is alive. What a stooge you are

[@titanio784]

south italians, not all italians

[@necrotome69]

After watching this, I realized smiles really are infections. I found myself smiling along with them. What a joyful family. The fact that they learn everyone's name, even if it's the wrong one, is such a small but touching thing to do in a big city when one can oftentimes feel anonymous. Sad to hear about Mario though, RIP.

[@DevonRexLady]

Likewise. Beautiful, beautiful family. Got teary when I read about poor Mario's passing. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@n4zehz0mbeh897]

Emilio's and everyone elses' smile is so contagious, I love it!

[@mariellechurchill51]

this entire family is so sweet and their food looks amazing...I’m literally tearing up at the cuteness

[@trishplusmama]

made me tear up because of how incredibly sweet the whole family are

[@nbaman90xx]

This place is up to the hype. The vibe and the family working there are just such nice precious people who make the customers feel like family. Not to mention the food espresso and frozen coffee was amazing.

[@Alan-to2te]

NOTHING LIKE AN ITALIAN FAMILY.... I LOVE YOURS AND I LOVE MINE......THATS HOW REAL THEY ARE.....GOD BLESS...

[@ImproperPT]

So much happiness and not a single care for money, it warms my heart. Wish I could go there!

[@pause8975]

what a beautiful thing you guys do here munchies. Showing the love of family and food together united!

[@vonlipi]

That is a hard working family. Tons of respect and love!

[@psg6065]

So smiley- I love men who smile so happy to talk about his family and business.

[@luisrojas3173]

God Bless This Family. It's beautiful to see business and family love working together. Another great Italian Family is the good folks from Mama's out in Corona, Queens.

[@imcharming4808]

The whole family has such nice bright eyes because of their father. So cool. Love these places and these people.

[@maxmoser9857]

I come back to watch this video once a month. It's my special place. Thank you Tony's Beechhurst

[@jenniferh5174]

This brought tears to my eyes. I grew up in Whitestone, but moved to Oregon many years ago. The neighborhood deli is one of the things I miss the most about NY. I usually go back twice a year, but with COVID that is not happening. My soul needed some Queens time!

[@gjstein5418]

RIP Mario gofundme for his wife and daughter

[@Havasumom]

What a precious family! They melted my heart. I hope and pray for their continued success! God bless them!💜💜

[@contramachina354]

See how they know your name? They are good people. This is true professional quality service.

[@ParadiseAfterhours]

Such a hardworking and lovely family. Respect

[@jayjones9125]

So beautiful. Fills my heart. The parents are glorious.

[@coralreef896]

Their sandwich is absolutely amazing, and mom/pop shops like this deli is what makes NYC special!! I am all for supporting small businesses + sincerely hope that Tony’s deli survives Covid-19 pandemic!!! 🍀🍀🍀

[@dzigimk]

Great episode, loved it.

[@killatonetone8931]

best episode so far