Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Mob Wives: Carmela Attends Meet & Greet at Anthony’s Pizzeria


Big Ang at Anthony's Pizzeria Grand Opening

Last night I attended the Meet and Greet at Anthony's Pizzeria. Anthony, who is also known as Cashiolo on Twitter, is a good friend of the Mob Wives and they were there to support his new business. The newly renovated pizzeria has a warm, Italian feel inside. Anthony was a pleasure to meet and he offered  a nice spread of food  for everyone to try, from pizza to hot pastas, and fried calamari. So if you're ever in the area, on 1880 Hylan Blvd in Staten Island, be sure to check it out! And if you are interested in seeing more of Anthony, follow him on twitter @cashiolo !

Renee, AJ and Big Ang

While I was there last night, I got to meet AJ. What a sweet, polite young man. I enjoyed talking to him and it seemed that he had a fan base of his own waiting for him there. The young girls were happy to see him and some seemed to have known him from the neighborhood and shared some history.

I also enjoyed finally getting to meet Renee. She was the one Mob Wife I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet and I was grateful  that I got to enjoy her in a more laid back atmosphere. It was unlike the crowds at the clubs, where there are 100's of people are waiting and seeking the attention of the cast at the same time; this meet and greet was more like my house on Sundays. I got to talk to Renee and she was so gracious to take endless photos with everyone and sign autographs. She has a very down-to-earth personality.

Renee signs autographs

And then I met with Big Ang. I did meet Big Ang once before at 900 Park, but didn’t have enough time to talk one on one with her as I did last night. She's very warm and has such a robust personality that only she wears well. She definitely has a one of a kind spirit and it's no surprise that she is so popular and was offered a spin-off show. The Big Ang show will premiere on July 8th at 9 PM/8C on VH1. I met some of Big Ang's siblings and they were just as charming. I have a feeling that some of the people I met last night will be making an appearance on the Big Ang show. The premise of the show will be focused on Big Ang's life, her friends and family. Parts of the series will be filmed in the Drunken Monkey, Big Ang's bar. I'm looking forward to seeing this group of people come to life on the television screen. Just as gracious as Renee, Big Ang took plenty of photos and also signed autographs for fans.


Of course I have saved the best for last! Yes Chiara, Jenn was there. Once again, I want to thank Jennifer Graziano for creating a show that not only has helped her inner circle of family and friends deal with the past and future of their own lives, but has brought a circle of people together on Twitter and the blog, creating their own unique “family.” I have a whole bunch of photos of Jenn and I, but she twisted my arm and so I have promised not to post them. They are for me to enjoy and if Chiara is nice enough to me - I may send her one.

Thank you for reading my post and allowing me to share my perspective and experience. Please follow me on twitter @carmelacorleone

Written By: Carmela Corleone

 Picture Credit: Carmela Corleone



4 comments:

TWEETPOLICE said...

After following & tweeting with the cast of MobWives for some time now, I was fortunate enough to have met Renee, Jennifer, AJ, Big Ang & Anthony yesterday. First off I must say everyone looked fabulous.

Jennifer is very sweet & I could see that her mind never stops thinking. For that we should all be thankful !

AJ is such a handsome, sweet young man it is impossible not to love him !

Big Ang truly is bigger than life she lights up a room like no one can. She was kind enough to do me a "little favor" and I will be forever grateful. I can't wait for her show in July.

Renee.. words can't describe how beautiful & wonderful she is. She was beyond shocked when I told her who I was and told me she "loved me" and enjoys my tweets. Words really can't describe how much that meant to me & how wonderful I felt. She knows how much I adore her & knows I am truly there for her. This is a FACT.

Monique said...

That is awesome Carmela!

Renee looks great!

Julie M. said...

CARMELA GREAT JOB!!!

Kel said...

Great blog! Thank you Carmela. Renee looks gorgeous (as usual). Side note: I'm dying with envy over the JG pictures over here!!!!! Damn it Jennifer!! Stop putting restrictions on your pictures!! We LOVE seeing the genius behind it all!!!