Nostalgia and a slice of pizza... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Armondo's Pizza has been a local favorite in the Brooklyn neighborhood called Canarsie since 1960. They are just as well-known for their impressive wall of historic photos as they are for their pizza. You can take a trip down memory lane while enjoying your slice.

Canarsie is located in the southeastern part of Brooklyn, and it was originally inhabited by a tribe of Lenape Indians called the Canarsee. It was a fishing village through the 1800's, and from the early 1900's until the 1990's it was populated mostly by Italian and Jewish families.

Nowadays Canarsie is home to mostly families of West Indian descent. Most of the pizzerias have been replaced by shops selling jerk chicken and roti, but Armondo's and its wall are still there to enjoy.

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papera (5134) 2009-11-08 12:39

hi brenda,
I like this point of view and the inclusion of the man eating pizza seen from behind.
is it my impression or the wallpaper matches the formica on the tables..?
have a good evening,
c.

zoomer (495) 2009-11-08 13:47

Hi,you caught this atmosphere perfectly.The colors are typical and natural and nothing is washed out in the highlights.Great framing too.Greetings Wolf.

CycleEyes (598) 2009-11-08 18:44

Hello Brenda,
Intersting and well captured subject of urban ambient, nice framing. Opportune shot !

George

batalay (20806) 2009-11-10 4:57

Hello Brenda,

A superb slice of everyday life, and I would like a slice of pizza, if you please. The warm colors of the formica covered wood, create a dramatic counterpoint to the mostly b&w photos on the walls. The Pepsi the man is drinking appeals to me more than does a coke also. Your note is engaging, personal and just fun.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Nicou (44465) 2009-11-10 6:38

Hello,

très très belle image, un mangigique café avec toutes ces belle photos accrochées au mur, une mervielle et le personnage qui donne une touche supplémentaire à l'image, sueprbe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

JorgeCK (2594) 2009-11-21 15:12

Hi Brenda
you have captured a wonderful atmosphere. great composition and wonderful natural colors.
Thank you for the excellent note. Next time I'm driving around this area I'll make sure to stop in Armondo's Pizzeria.
Thank you for sharing
take care
joRge