(Feb. 7, 2010) -- On Feb. 2, friends and family celebrated the 86th birthday of Vincenzo Cristiano...and wished him "Cento Ano" (100 years).
For video, click the image below.
(If you're having trouble seeing the video image above, click here
The patriarch of the family that founded and operates Nino's Ristorante Italiano (LB's oldest Italian restaurant) on Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls said he felt like a King with so many friends.
Local officials including Vice Mayor Val Lerch, L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal sent scrolls and recognitions (most via aides/field reps).
Also spotted: Blair Cohn, Exec. Dir. of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Ass'n; realtor Mike Kowal; John Royce, President of the Cal Hts. Neighborhood Ass'n; community advocate P.G. Herman; School Board candidate Jeff Price;
In accordance with Italian tradition, they all wished Mr. Cristiano "Cento Ano"...100 years.
