Vincent Sardi Sr.

1885–1969 (age 84)

restaurateur

Biography

Vincent Sardi Sr. defined the New York dining experience, building a storied restaurant that became a gathering place for artists, playwrights, and cultural leaders.

His entrepreneurial spirit remains an emblem of hospitality, with admirers remembering the restaurateur’s impact while visiting Flushing Cemetery.

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