Wednesday, March 4, 2020

A moment with Wayne Diamond as he checks out 'The Wayne Diamond' at Russo's



Text and photos by Stacie Joy

I’m interviewing and photographing Russo’s Mozzarella and Pasta owner Jack Cangemi at the classic shop when, fortuitously and with great fanfare, the fast-talking, perpetually tan actor Wayne Diamond drops by from the Upper East Side to supervise the creation of a sandwich made in his honor. (If you've seen the critically acclaimed "Uncut Gems," then you'll recognize Diamond for his pivotal role in the casino scene with Julia Fox.)


[Cangemi and Diamond]

As for the sandwich, The Wayne Diamond is mozzarella, roasted peppers, pesto and mortadella on a ciabatta roll. Diamond, who was said to make a fortune working for decades in the Garment District, is accompanied by his friend (and PR agent) Elissa Buchter. He takes a moment to give a Wayne Diamond-esque endorsement of Russo's...



The sandwich, priced at $8.95, is available should you too want to experience The Wayne Diamond at Russo's, 344 E. 11th St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

Meanwhile, look for our A Visit to Russo's post soon!
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6 comments:

  1. East VillagerMarch 4, 2020 at 1:36 PM

    Wayne was actually the best thing about Uncut Gems, which was otherwise an exhausting movie to watch. Russo's is the real gem of the East Village, one of the best businesses around.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM

    I love Russo's!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2020 at 5:05 PM

    Can’t wait for A Visit to Russo’s post!! I love this place, addicted to basically everything

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  4. AnonymousMarch 4, 2020 at 9:50 PM

    I go to Russo's at least once a week for take out (meat lasagna). Will try this sandwich instead!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    Dazzling smile.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 5, 2020 at 7:57 PM

    This guy.

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