Dave Acocella

11/04/2025

Had to do my part today on this historic Election Day today in NYC. Whoever you believe in go out and vote! This is the only power we have use it today

09/22/2025

One of my favorite people in the world is back to NYC for a few weeks and she’ll be working alongside me afternoons until she has to go back to Thailand.

09/22/2024

I love Mokkun! I really had such great time and great memories and it’s just an amazing moment of my life. It’s so awesome. Chris was able to hang out with us as well in Japan and Ice rearranging her trip back to Thailand sparing a few days with us in Japan! Amazing memories! Mokkun was really generous with his time. so many amazing things that we did together Baseball game Giants vs swallows, otani picture, shibuya dinner, pizza pop up in Koto and last we went to Mount Fuji, eating ultra thick tagliatelle style udon noodles for lunch, hot springs and looking for my clothes for a Mokkun challenge. I love Mokkun, he’s such great person.

09/04/2024

08/30/2024

On the G line in Tokyo going out to dinner with .jla for their last night in Japan

06/05/2024

One of the most important restaurateurs in NYC history has passed. Silvano Marchetto was a legend, an icon, master chef and an amazing host. This man never got the recognition he deserved as far as his accomplishment in the culinary field. Which was overlooked with the celebrity studded patrons that would fill the dining room night after night. He opened the doors of DaSilvsno May 1st 1975 and instead of spaghetti and meatballs, he gave us gnocchi all’aragosta. His integrity was his pride, his passion was unmatched and his menu was the best in the city. I looked up to you Silvano, you were my role model, you were my inspiration and without you I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wish I could thank you in person Silvano. Rest in Peace maestro.

12/26/2023

This is Marcello, I work with him for number of years at the legendary Da Silvano. Pic 2016. As a Neapolitan American, I never knew myself until I met him. Neapolitans have a lot of pride, sincere, devoted, emotional and a bit nuts. That’s why I love him so much and would love to see if I could reach out to him once again. So if anyone knows him, please send him my way I would love to see him again. .

06/17/2023

I just posted this up on the Philomenas Queens Instagram account but I also want to post it here. Make a little bit more intimate now that is not as businesslike. I’ve been waiting for this guy to come for years, he makes small pizzerias blow up in business. And being in Sunnyside it’s not necessarily a pizza town but it’s where I’ve lived for the past 25 years. I’m proud to walk to work to say hi to my neighbors on my way to work. I’m proud that my family works here works alongside me and I’m thankful that I get to make really great pizza that everyone can enjoy. But redirecting traffic to come here. It’s not that easy so a good review from Portrnoy would’ve been amazing for business. But it’s not the end of the world, there are other venues out there like the New York Times for example, or the Post, Eater someone who has more of a pallet that could really define what it is that makes a great pizza. And that’s what I do. We make great pizza our square and classic pies, they’re fantastic. The staff here is A+ plus and I’m so thankful and proud to work along side these great people who I depend on, and who never let me down. We will continue to make a pizza and put smiles and everyone’s faces once they have a bite and understand how much passion goes into each pie. Anyway, I’m thankful that he came at least maybe one or two people might check us out 7.9 is not the greatest. It’s like a C+. But this pizza ain’t C+ and that’s a fact Jack!

06/07/2023

Right up the street from Kaufman Studios, the home of Sesame Street. I found this awesome graffiti of Oscar the grouch with a bonus mystery box from Mario

06/01/2023

I’m hurt, I feel like I got punched in the stomach with the news I just read. It doesn’t make any sense, what does this mean? I can’t believe it, I can’t believe your not to here Andrew. What’s the meaning of this? Andrew, I appreciated and valued every conversation I had with you. You are a gentleman and I can’t believe you’re not here. I feel like you and I complemented each other. We made a difference in Queens together. The pizza world has lost a beautiful talent. And I can’t believe that you’re not here anymore. This is a big loss, this hurts. The last time I saw you was a few months ago and it was such a fun moment. When I saw you across the street, I ran to you and you ran to me with open arms and we hugged each other like good old friends. We were both truly happy to see each other. Andrew, I don’t know if ever thanked you but thanks for all the kind words you showered upon me with all your customers that made it to my shop. You were an artist and your passion for pizza was exciting to see. It really hurts knowing that you’re no longer here on this earth. Ill miss you Andrew but I still can’t comprehend that you’re not here. My love to your family and your Pizza family and all those who enjoy your pizza. You are incredibly missed.

03/22/2023

Philomenas Pizzeria in Sunnyside Queens looking for part time counter help dinner shift with some experience and a pleasant attitude. Must be able to work in a fast pace environment and most of all love pizza. Shifts starts at 3pm. Please reach me directly through Instagram.

03/21/2023

This is my version of a shot and a chaser.