In
1954, Vincent, Joseph and Antonio Coppola arrived in the United States
from their homeland of Naples Italy. Because of their limited grasp of
the English language they were only able to secure menial jobs as dishwashers
in restaurants up and down the east coast. However, their times as dishwashers
were not in vain. Countless lessons were learned through observing some
of the best chefs of the time.
However,
they were not happy or content. All three were scattered and longed to
be together. They also were not satisfied as dishwashers. They settled
in Dutchess County in 1956 and furthered their culinary pursuits in several
of
Poughkeepsie's finest restaurants as chef helpers. Again, their apprenticeship
was not in vain as they were promoted to head chefs of their respective
restaurants in very little time.
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