[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 20, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
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                  TRIBUTE TO FRANK AND MARY'S SUB SHOP

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2006

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker after 22 years of service and smiles, Frank 
and Mary's Sub Shop--a popular eatery in my childhood neighborhood of 
Wooster Square--has closed its doors. A family owned and operated 
business opened by my dear friends Frank and Mary Florenzano, Frank and 
Mary's fast became a local landmark and a must stop for New Haven 
visitors.
  The dream of Frank Florenzano, Frank and Mary's has been located at 
the end of Wooster Street, New Haven's most predominant Italian-
American neighborhood for over two decades. One of Wooster Street's 
greatest attractions to residents and visitors alike are the numerous 
Italian-American restaurants that line the street. From Sally's and 
Pepe's pizza houses, to Libby's Ice Cream and Consiglio's, to Tre 
Scalini and Frank and Mary's, Wooster Street is home to the very best 
of Italian cuisine. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Frank and 
Mary's always had a steady stream of customers--many times with lines 
out the doors and onto the sidewalk. One of its most famous customers 
was lifestyle icon Martha Stewart whose order of eggplant with grilled 
onions, peppers, and mushrooms became one of the most popular menu 
items. Known for its variety of hot and cold subs made fresh daily--
especially the steak and cheese, eggplant and grilled veggies, and 
meatball--Frank and Mary's quickly became a New Haven institution, 
leaving an indelible mark on our community which will always be 
remembered by friends and customers.
  I am also pleased to have this opportunity to extend a special note 
of thanks to Mary Florenzano and her family for their many years of 
special friendship to myself and my family. Frank and Mary's has been 
one of my mother, Luisa's, favorite lunch spots for many years and, 
like so many others in this Italian-American neighborhood, she will be 
sure to reminisce about the great food, conversation, and atmosphere 
that Frank and Mary's always offered.
  Frank and Mary's was more than a great sub shop; it was the dream of 
Frank Florenzano and represented the very spirit of the American dream. 
Together, the Florenzanos made that dream a reality. Owned and operated 
by the Florenzano family since its opening, Mary, her daughter Lori, 
and niece Nicole have worked hard to keep Frank's dream alive since his 
passing in 2003. Though this local treasure will be missed, it is with 
my heart-felt congratulations that I rise today to extend my very best 
wishes to Mary Florenzano and her family for many more years of health 
and happiness. I have no doubt that they will enjoy great success no 
matter what their future endeavors may be.

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