Abuelita’s Secret Speakeasy was born in Lee’s grandmother’s basement in Kearny, NJ. Family and Friend’s gathered around a massive table. Abuelita aka Ela who is 98 today, still lives in that house. Born in Peñaroya-Puenlounuevo Spain she moved to Neawark’s Ironbound at 18 to join her soul mate Lee’s grandfather Luis. Abuelita’s Secret Speakwasy is a celebration life, the moments when an extended family gathered around a long table in Ela’s basement. Brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, cousins and friends.Spanish and Italian Americans and Immigrants Food and wine. Flamenco, Sinatra, Jerry Vale, castanets and loud talking. The wine flowed, cigar smoke filled the air, but what made these days special was the love. It ddnt matter who you were you had a seat at the table, the music, the cigars, the food and the wine made the experience special, but the cututre made it something you would never forger. Coby Frier, Mark Callazzoo and Lee Sanchez have joined forces to bring you a night you will never forger. You Matire D non other that Lee’s father Joe. In 1492 Chrisptopher Columbus sailed to the new world, he. arrived back in Spain with a new plant, Tabacco. Spain would become the largest importer of Cuban Cigars buying 30% of the market. European cigars originated in Spain and dominated the market. Tabacconist and partner Coby Frier will currate the nights cigars. Mark Callazzo the visonary real estate developer behind Tennessee Avenue will pour wine, Lee Sanchez will cook his grandmothers paella in addition to traditional Spansih tapas and inspired Italian American small plates, Joe aka Lee’s dad is in charge of the door and Gypsy Joe is in charge of music. The sun will set, the party won’t stop. It’s loud, its smokey and it is everything we stand for. #FamilyFirst
