Chef Anthony Pagano of Uva’s Restaurant in Bradley Beach helps Eileen make pasta in her OG kitchen. Paul Goldfinger photo.
By Eileen and Paul Goldfinger. Blogfinger.net. 2021.
This Saturday night, Tony was catering a large dinner party at our OG home. Eileen insisted on making the pasta, but when Tony arrived, he walked into the kitchen and found Eileen struggling to finish the pasta for so many people. So he took over and guided her through the process.
We have known Tony and his family from when the Pagano’s had their restaurant on Ocean Avenue in Bradley Beach. Now Tony is the owner-chef at Uva’s fine friendly family Italian restaurant at 800 Main St. in Bradley Beach. They also have a happy bar scene with live music and a Tiki bar in summer.
The authentic Italian menu is outstanding including the pizza. Welcome to downtown Sicily.
2025 update. Tony is now Dad to 4 girls. His first daughter is Rafaella, the same name as his Mom who works in the restaurant as the hostess.
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Note: Here’s a BF piece –a review of Matt’s Market in Wall where Eileen and I met Chef Tony.
Tony, Eileen and Matt’s Market