This matchbook is one that I found in the back of a drawer, but still one that brought back some fond memories. It’s from a restaurant that no longer exists, Citarella, the Restaurant, although it’s parent company still remains in business as a terrific venue for gourmet shopping and food, including take out.
The restaurant was located at 1240 Sixth Avenue (corner of 49th) near Rockefeller Center in New York City.
My experience there occurred on a layover one Christmas Eve. Working, and being away from home, on a holiday is never a fun event, but you make the most of it by finding some place special to stop off. That year, Citarella was the place for my celebration away from home.
As I sit today and try to figure out the specifics, all I can remember was stopping in for a glass of champagne to toast the holiday season, and then heading over to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue to watch the holiday events.
I’m not certain when the restaurant closed, but as an alternative for today, check out Citarella’s gourmet markets at various locations around NYC.
Photo credit: personal collection
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