Opening day 1961 newspaper ad on the wall of the Hot Grill's downstair...
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Libby's restaurant sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Benson placing biscuits on baking sheets.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Restaurant worker Gladys Prior arranges items on menu board.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at E & A Soul Food Restaurant, 82 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 15, 1994.
Trays of scaccie. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Libby's restaurant sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Proprietor Doug Owens stands in front of L & B Food Center.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at L & B Food Center, near Rosa Parks Blvd., Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
American Folklife Center: Caffe Mediterraneo. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting business signs along 21st Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Benson talks with and poses with a regular customer.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Interior of restaurant with customers sitting at tables; murals on the...
Forms part of a group of images of the Tierra Colombianas restaurant taken on September 12, 1994.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Rocco's mother making "scotch" at RC's Deli.
This is part of a series of frames which illustrate part of the process of making a kind of stuffed roll, what Rocco calls "scotch" ("scaccie" in Italian). In Sicily, where "scotch" originated, the filling is ... More
Nick Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Libby's restaurant sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Another cook, a recent immigrant from eastern Europe, at work.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Worker peels sweet potatoes;boxes of unpeeled sweet potatoes in the fo...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Fish preparation and frying. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. I was there on a Friday, and Rocco explained that they sell a great deal of breaded and fried cod on Fridays (many members of the Roman... More
Workers wrapping cooked pies with plastic wrap.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Details of a portable exhibit on the company.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the Sweet Potato Pie Company at 140 Auburn Street.
Libby's hot Texas wiener sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Ed Ramsey, owner of Sweet Potato Pie Company, at his desk.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the Sweet Potato Pie Company at 140 Auburn Street.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Drinking espresso and talking. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Worker holds baking tray with twenty cooked pies.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Jones gives cabbage to a new visitor.
Forms part of a group of images documenting Leonard Jones in his garden adjacent to Federal Supply, his place of work at Tyler and Bridge Streets.
Proprietor Doug Owens poses beside the store's counter.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at L & B Food Center, near Rosa Parks Blvd., Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Ms. Benson preparing biscuits in her kitchen.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Worker peels sweet potatoes;boxes of unpeeled sweet potatoes in the fo...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Worker peels sweet potatoes;boxes of unpeeled sweet potatoes in the fo...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Worker spoons sweet potato pie batter into pie shell.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Finished wiener orders being picked up.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Interior of restaurant with customers sitting at tables; murals on the...
Forms part of a group of images of the Tierra Colombianas restaurant taken on September 12, 1994.
The ordering/serving line in front of the preparation line.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Worker spoons sweet potato pie batter into pie shell.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Myers poses in front of store. - images Black History Month
Forms part of a group of images documenting Myers Fish Company.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
A number of scaccie wrapped in foil. The scaccie that are sold in the...
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Rocco's mother puts finishing touches on the pasta fagioli.
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli.
Libby's restaurant sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Worker removes biscuits from the oven.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Pannetone, a sweet bread, often eaten as a snack with coffee. Ralph s...
Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Worker holds baking tray with twenty cooked pies.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Details of a portable exhibit on the company.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the Sweet Potato Pie Company at 140 Auburn Street.
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Another Hot Grill employee, a recent immigrant from eastern Europe, dr...
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Ralph says that Italian candies are a very big seller, despite the fac...
Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy. Recently (Summer 1994), Ralph... More
Interior of restaurant with customers sitting at tables; murals on the...
Forms part of a group of images of the Tierra Colombianas restaurant taken on September 12, 1994.
Tom Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Libby's restaurant sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Benson stirs biscuit batter. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Worker peels sweet potatoes;boxes of unpeeled sweet potatoes in the fo...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Proprietor Doug Owens poses beside the store's counter.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at L & B Food Center, near Rosa Parks Blvd., Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.
Tom Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Close-up of Benson's hand placing uncooked biscuits on baking sheet.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Two workers pour sweet potato batter from mixing bowl into plastic buc...
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Tom Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Tom Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Close-up of tray of food being held by Nick Doris.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Libby's hot Texas wiener sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Italian chocolates and hard candies, displayed on a shelf behind the e...
Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Interior of restaurant with customers sitting at tables; murals on the...
Forms part of a group of images of the Tierra Colombianas restaurant taken on September 12, 1994.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Workers wrapping cooked pies with plastic wrap.
Forms part of a group of images recorded on August 17, documenting scenes at Sweet Potato Pie, Inc., 140 Auburn Street, Paterson.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Libby's restaurant sign
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Libby's hot Texas wiener sign. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images depicting a sign for Libby's lunch, located at the corner of McBride and Wayne Avenues, Paterson, New Jersey.; the sign includes a large illustration of a hot Texas wiener.
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Roast beef and gravy keeping warm on the kitchen stove.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Close-up of Benson's hand in the batter.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Part of the kitchen, behind the preparation line, showing storage shel...
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Nick Doris stands in front of The Hot Grill holding tray of food; he i...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Benson in the restaurant kitchen making biscuit batter.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the E&A Soul Food Restaurant at the corner of Governor and Straight Streets.
Two cutting techniques juxtaposed. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. Rocco makes use of the cutting board; he explained that he learned to cut in that manner and can't do it any other way. Rocco demonstra... More
Tom Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Nick Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Nick Doris cooks and dresses Hot Texas Wieners.
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Cooking work on the preparation line, primarily the cooking and dressi...
Forms part of a group of images documenting lunchtime work processes at the Hot Grill, 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey (just southeast of Paterson), before and during the lunchtime rush. One of the ... More
Hot Grill co-owner Nick Doris (right) stands with friend Bill Betts (a...
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. They are holding a tray with three Hot Texas Wieners "all... More
Close-up of tray of food being held by Nick Doris.
Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Hot Grill, a hot Texas wiener restaurant located at 669 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey.
Rocco cuts a pizza as his mother performs an unidentifiable task.
Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. The pot of beans is on the stove in the background; the baked scaccie are on the table to the left rear of the frame.
Interior of restaurant with customers sitting at tables; murals on the...
Forms part of a group of images of the Tierra Colombianas restaurant taken on September 12, 1994.