Ancestors

The infamous Italian Grocers Wall of Fame watches over all Mandolas Italian Market locations. This wall pays homage to our ancestors; some back in the early 1900s, who made their living, side by side with family members to proudly serve and help their communities thrive. They ran markets, restaurants, bakeries and other valued businesses, passing their skills and knowledge along through the decades.

Mandolas Grocery, 1952. Leeland at Palmer, Houston, Tx. Frank and Lucy Mandola

Sicola & Sons, 1953. 602 Waco, Houston, Tx. Oscar & Tony Sicola

Lorinos, Circa 1954. Houston, Tx. John Triola, Lee Rao, Joe Colonnetta, John (Butch) Cutrupia,Tom Lorino, Joe Musachia, Mike Lorino & John Raia

Josephs Retail Grocery Store, 1920s. Beaumont, Tx. Giuseppe (Joseph) Insirillo

Magnolia Macaroni Factory, 1922. 512 w. Dallas, Houston, Tx. Workers in Flour Storage

Charles Drive Inn, 1960. Post Oak & San Felipe, Houston, Tx. Charlie & Mickey Zinnante

Mandolas Grocery, 1936. 402 Hogan St. Houston, Tx. (Center) Joe, Lena & Vincent (Child) Mandola

Mandolas Grocery, 1936. Leeland at Palmer, Houston, Tx. Frances (Mandola) & Charlie Corona, Customer, Vincenzo Mandola