{"id":173535,"date":"2025-08-25T05:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173535\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:22:18","slug":"family-fresco-by-scotto-james-lane-post-hamptons-culture-lifestyle-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173535\/","title":{"rendered":"Family & Fresco By Scotto \u2022 James Lane Post \u2022 Hamptons Culture & Lifestyle Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Southampton resident Rosanna Scotto balances a career in media with her family-run restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, which has been a staple in Midtown since 1993. We spoke to Rosanna to learn more about her family endeavor.<\/p>\n

Fresco by Scotto is a true\u00a0<\/b>family affair. What inspired your family to open a\u00a0<\/b>restaurant together?<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve always done everything as a family \u2014 loud conversations, Sunday dinners, even arguments! So opening a restaurant together felt like a natural extension of who we are. In 1993, we saw an opportunity to bring that Italian warmth and hospitality to Midtown Manhattan. We wanted to create a place where people felt like part of the family the moment they walked in \u2014 whether they were power-lunching or out celebrating.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jenna, LJ, and Rosanna Scotto at Fresco by Scotto. Photo by MTC Photography
\nWhat role did food play in your home growing up \u2014 and how did that shape the\u00a0<\/b>restaurant\u2019s vision?<\/b><\/p>\n

Food was everything in our home. My mother\u2019s kitchen was the heart of the house. It wasn\u2019t just about eating \u2014 it was about gathering, sharing stories, showing love. That spirit shaped every part of Fresco by Scotto. We wanted the menu to reflect the comfort of those home-cooked meals, elevated with the elegance and energy of New York. The recipes may be more refined, but the soul is straight from our kitchen table in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

You have a full career in\u00a0<\/b>media \u2014 how do you juggle that with being such a visible part of the restaurant?<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s definitely a balancing act \u2014 but I thrive in high heels and high energy. I\u2019m up at the crack of dawn for Good Day New York, then I\u2019ll often head over to Fox News, and of course, you\u2019ll find me finishing my nights at Fresco \u2014 when I\u2019m not emceeing other events for causes dear to my heart! The truth is, I love it. Being present at the restaurant keeps me grounded \u2014 it reminds me of what really matters: family, good food, good people, and a lot of heart.<\/p>\n

How would you describe the vibe and experience you want guests to have at Fresco by Scotto?<\/b><\/p>\n

Fresco is classic New York with a big Italian soul. It\u2019s elegant but never stuffy \u2014 a place where celebrities, CEOs, and cousins from Brooklyn all feel at home. We want guests to walk in and feel that buzz \u2014 the music\u2019s right, the drinks are flowing, the food is irresistible. And if we\u2019re doing our job right, you\u2019re laughing, you\u2019re lingering, and you\u2019re already planning your next visit before dessert even hits the table. On top of it all, nothing is better than having my two children, Jenna and LJ, with me \u2014 always inventing new dishes and creating the most fun nights.<\/p>\n

What dish do you recommend to first-time guests \u2014 and what\u2019s your personal go-to dish from the menu?<\/b><\/p>\n

For first-timers, I always say start with Mama Scotto\u2019s Meatball\u2014 her balls are juicy, tender, outright addictive, and have been on the menu since day one. Then go for Larry\u2019s Lemon Pasta \u2014 it\u2019s creamy, bright, and has a cult following for a reason. Personally, I can\u2019t resist our Chicken Milanese \u2014 it\u2019s crisp, comforting, and pairs perfectly with a glass of ros\u00e9 and a little gossip at the bar.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJessica Mackin-Cipro<\/a>
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Jessica Mackin-Cipro is an editor and lifestyle writer from the East End of Long Island. She was previously the Executive Editor of The Independent Newspaper and co-founded James Lane Post in 2020. She has won multiple NYPA and PCLI awards for journalism, design, and social media, including the Stuart C. Dorman Award for Editorial Excellence. In 2023, she was a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the United Nations 67th Annual Commission on the Status of Women. She aims to share the stories of inspirational people and places on the East End and beyond.<\/p>\n

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