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Uncle Joe's, the East End Institution founded in 1968, Announces New Owners; 83-Year-Old Pizzaiolo and Long Island Legend Joe Sciara to retire

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncle Joe's Pizza & Restaurant, a Hamptons Institution that has served millions of New York residents and tourists from around the world for over half a century, is pleased to announce the retirement of Joe Sciara, 83, at the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart," said Joe Sciara.
  • I am excited for Uncle Joe's to bring joy to many more people for years to come.
  • "Uncle" Joe Sciara immigrated to the United States from Sicily in 1958 with his wife, Frances.
  • For over 50 years, Mr. Sciara and his food have been Long Island staples.

Holland America Line Introduces New Chef Ethan Stowell Dishes to Dining Room Menu Showcasing Commitment to Wild, Sustainable Alaska Seafood

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SEATTLE , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press briefing and dinner event in Juneau, Alaska on July 6, Holland America Line debuted three new dishes from Culinary Council Member Chef Ethan Stowell that were developed in alliance with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The evening inaugurated the partnership with a shared commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska seafood on all six of Holland America Line's ships that sail to the Great Land. This is the first formal relationship of its kind between ASMI and a major cruise line.  ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry established to foster economic development of the state's renewable natural resource.

Key Points: 
  • New menu items aboard Holland America Line cruise ships showcase commitment to wild, sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • The Alaska seafood industry's longstanding commitment to wild seafood is very much in line with our own sustainability efforts, as well as our responsibility to the planet and its people," said Rough of Holland America Line.
  • Chef Stowell's new creations will be featured in the Dining Room on all six Holland America Line ships cruising in Alaska this season.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.