In 1967, Giuseppe, “Joe,” Aiello set sail for America from Palermo, Sicily to catch a fleeting dream. With only 13 dollars in his pocket, Giuseppe left his family, confident that the land of opportunity would provide more than an income but the life he dreamed of.

After years of kneading dough and simmering sauce for an employer, Giuseppe decided to fulfill his dream and open his own pizza shop.

Burger joint and tavern. Popular among locals. Burgers, hush puppies, fish sandwiches, fries, cold beer and more. Friendly staff.

In the early part of the twentieth century, the Lower East Side was home to teeming millions of newly emigrated families. Lack of public and private transportation forged a solid community. Katz's reputation for recreating the flavors of the Old World created a loyal following for many generations of residents and visitors to New York.

Sample Entrees from the menu:

• grilled yarmouth swordfish cucumber-feta salad, slow roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, toasted pita, pineapple dressing
• north end cioppino spicy stew of mixed grilled fish and shellfish, saffron rice (available with Maine lobster)
• grilled ‘whole’ bronzini alla cinque terre basil pesto, fingerlings, tomato-olive broth, fennel salad
• columbia river sturgeon crispy duck confit, sauteed bok choy, kimchi salad, fresh ginger, lobster butter
• seared georges bank scallops braised pork shank, Siena Farms root vegetables, baby Brussels sprouts, chanterelle mushrooms*
• grilled Maine lobster chorizo-albarino butter, grilled asparagus, patatas bravas, local shellfish
• meyer all natural skirt steak sunnyside egg, bistro salad*

(from http://www.neptuneoyster.com)