{"id":13206,"date":"2014-09-08T10:22:50","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T16:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=13206"},"modified":"2014-09-08T10:22:50","modified_gmt":"2014-09-08T16:22:50","slug":"yacovellis-restaurant-celebrates-95th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=13206","title":{"rendered":"Yacovelli\u2019s Restaurant Celebrates 95th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

But another surprise announced,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Restuarant Will Close on Jan. 1, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yacovelli\u2019s Restaurant & Catering \u2013 located in North County at 407 Dunn Road in Florissant, \u2013 and long-time meetring place for local organizations, is celebrating 95 years as a St. Louis institution during 2014.<\/p>\n

As they close out this anniversary year in the restaurant industry, Yacovelli\u2019s is planning several special events to thank their loyal customers and employees. Then, after 95 years as a St. Louis institution, Jack Yacovelli and his wife and co-owner Jan have decided to retire and will close the restaurant effective Jan. 1.<\/p>\n

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Photos from Yacovelli’s historic past<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Jack_&_Jan_Yacovellipg<\/a>According to Jack Yacovelli, the third generation owner of the restaurant, \u201cThis has been a difficult decision, but after nine decades of running this successful restaurant business in multiple locations around the St. Louis region, the family felt the time was right to close out this chapter and enjoy retirement.\u201d According to Jan, \u201cAfter working long hours, nights, weekends and holidays, it is time for us to enjoy their nine grandchildren and a new one on the way.\u201d They see lots of babysitting, ball games, and family dinners in their future.<\/p>\n

The Yacovelli’s name is one of the oldest in the St. Louis restaurant business. Founded in 1919 by Jack\u2019s grandfather John Yacovelli, it has operated as a family business, \u201cour family serving yours\u201d.<\/p>\n

John Yacovelli came to this country in 1911 from San Salvatori, Italy. His most famous restaurant was across from Washington University. Upon his retirement in 1950, his son Dewey Yacovelli started his own restaurant on Big Bend Road in Kirkwood, Missouri. Current owner Jack Yacovelli joined the family business at age 14, and worked with his father Dewey until Jack and his wife, Jan, took over in 1977 at their present location in Florissant.<\/p>\n

All of Jack and Jan Yacovelli\u2019s children have worked in the restaurant while growing up, including their youngest son, Joe, who is the current general manager.<\/p>\n

Jack Yacovelli notes, \u201cWe are very proud of the fact that our own children grew up and worked in the restaurant business.\u201d He adds, \u201cWe think our grandfather would be proud that our fourth generation helped to carry on his fine traditions through to the 21st century.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jan said, \u201cThese last ten years with Joe as our general manager have made us so proud! The customers love him and will probably miss Joe more than Jack and me. Joe works hard and loves life, and the three of us have made quite a team!\u201d Joe and his wife Kelly are starting their own family with a baby due in November.<\/p>\n

Yacovelli\u2019s plans to close out their 95 year run with the following events and promotions:<\/p>\n

– \u201c95 Days of Specials\u201d \u2013Yacovelli\u2019s will be offering a daily special.<\/p>\n

– \u201cThanks Giving\u201d Food Drive \u2013 Yacovelli\u2019s will be hosting a week-long \u201cthank you to our community\u201d food drive for TEAM (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) \u2013 a food pantry located in Florissant.<\/p>\n

– \u201cLast Chance\/Last Dance\u201d Event \u2013 on Saturday, December 27th, Yacovelli\u2019s will host their \u201clast hurrah\u201d dinner\/dance, and will offer an anniversary menu and other special surprises for their loyal patrons, friends and family.<\/p>\n

– New Year\u2019s Eve\u2013 ring in the New Year and mark the passing of a St. Louis dining tradition with the Yacovelli family.<\/p>\n

Jan Yacovelli notes, \u201cWe\u2019ve been blessed with so many loyal customers and staff members who feel like family over the years, and we\u2019re hoping they will be able to join us as we count down our last 95 days in business.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about their 95th Anniversary plans, the retirement of owners Jack and Jan Yacovelli and the closing of their restaurant, contact Jan Yacovelli at 314-839-1000 or via email at yacovellis@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n

Additional details will also be announced on their website, www.yacovellis.com and on the restaurant\u2019s Facebook page, www.facebook.com\/pages\/Yacovellis-Restaurant-Banquet-Center.<\/p>\n

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