Italian Pavilion Delivers Easter Dinner to Griffin Hospital

Italian Pavilion In Derby Donated Easter Dinner to Griffin Hospital, and shared this message below on their Facebook page:

Buona Pasqua a tutti! Especially to all of the healthcare workers working today and every day to keep our community safe, we appreciate all that you do ❤️

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Mayor Continues Guest Bartending Gig

DiCenso Seeks to Oust Dugatto for Derby Mayor’s Seat

(photo by Catherine Avalone)

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

DERBY >> Aldermanic President Carmen DiCenso, a former Derby High School football coach and longtime business owner, threw his hat in the ring Tuesday to run for mayor.

DiCenso, 66, made his announcement to seek the city’s top office before a crowd of about 75 friends, family members and supporters gathered at the Italian Pavilion restaurant.

“I love this town, and the reason I’m running for mayor is simple. ... I know I can do better,” said DiCenso, a Democrat.

The 1969 DHS graduate, who coached football from Pop Warner to varsity for 31 years, said he’s ready to move the city he grew up in forward.
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End of an era in Derby

Only the canopy remains from the old Italian Pavilion

The building that housed the Italian Pavilion Restaurant on Pershing Drive in Derby was razed today. The restaurant is still alive and well a few yards away at the site of the former Brickhouse Restaurant at 90 Pershing Drive. 

Do you remember when the Italian Pavilion was located in the former Downtown Ansonia Mall, where Ansonia Shopping Center now stands? I do.

I also remember back when the Pershing Drive site was home to DeLuca's Pasta, a restaurant where they made their own pasta.

What are your memories of the restaurant and the adjacent Valley Bowl? Please share them in the comments section.