South Philly’s Members Only Italian Social Club

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This members-only restaurant is tucked between residential row homes in south Philadelphia.
Besides a small red neon sign outside, nothing indicates there’s a 100-year-old Italian eatery that serves as a time capsule for south Philly’s Italian immigrants. To get into the dining area, patrons must tap a buzzer and give their membership cards to a hand extending through a hole in the entranceway’s second door.
Watch owner Joey Baldino give MUNCHIES exclusive access to Palizzi Social Club, show how its incredible food like spaghetti with crabs, caesar salad, and delicious grilled octopus is made - and hear why preserving his heritage and neighborhood’s history is more important than ever to him.
With “house rules,” including things like “no blogging, reviewing, or tagging on social media,” Palizzi Social Club is the definition of “word of mouth.”
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@ft9kop Жыл бұрын

This is a club that can only exist in a dense urban place. The walkability breeds community and relationships. I love it.

@dmac7403 Жыл бұрын

And everyone has to have money .....

@urbannuance5151 Жыл бұрын

That's Philly for you!

@urbannuance5151 Жыл бұрын

@@dmac7403 They got money because the Mob been controlling there underworld for years. But they didn't mess with the Muslims

@johnathanhamilton5248 Жыл бұрын

@@dmac7403 Right, this man must be one of the elites. Philly is 🗑️.

@ag-bk5wf Жыл бұрын

Not densed. ...many places like exist in small towns too.

@martyrose Жыл бұрын

It's SO important to preserve these traditions as so many of them are being lost. Club is a very special place. Nice to know this neighborhood is preserved and still exists.

@CHIEF_420 Жыл бұрын

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@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

In which state do you live?

@martyrose Жыл бұрын

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 I'm from Portland, Maine which has a high Italian population. I spent many of my years in places like this because I was part of a 1st generation Italian family although not Italian myself. That's why I understand the importance of this club.

@martyrose Жыл бұрын

MrDuckSauce you're reported for hate speech.

@benbaer4697 Жыл бұрын

@@martyrose yet you are supporting racism and hate by supporting these places.

@paulchezkari6952 Жыл бұрын

I like how Chef walks up the street and says that his aunt lives here, uncle lives there. Design is like stepping back in time with all that terrific wood paneling, old photos on the wall and black and white flooring. And it's nice how he's got his bulldog by his side, too.

@superdan422 Жыл бұрын

Stories like this are what keep me interested in food. You can’t fake it when someone weaves their soul into their vision and their craft. To do justice by your family heritage is truly commendable.

@AnnapolisGirly 11 ай бұрын

You can just feel the authenticity in this guy. Way to go.

@doodedoodotdotdeedooyeah Жыл бұрын

My first girlfriend was from South Philly and I spent a lot of time there. It's just a great cultural gem with amazing people, history, and culture. Love to see it's being preserved in this way.

@adamg7730 Жыл бұрын

Man this guy really loves his job. He sound his passion for sure.

@bene_chino Жыл бұрын

Not being disparaging to other cultures; Italians, are the definition, of passion‼️🗣

@dmac7403 Жыл бұрын

I would to imagine the profit.

@craig322 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is fantastic! So good to see the old school Italian traditions being kept alive and well!!

@NYCfrankie Жыл бұрын

We need more of this too many Italian Americans have lost the connection to the culture and became madigans

@xx7101 Жыл бұрын

It is but in s Philly they are fading fast

@bobadams1728 Жыл бұрын

I have the Palizzi SC cookbook, it’s excellent and a beautiful tribute to the neighborhood. As a descendent of Abruzzi immigrants who moved to Philly, and now that I live across the country from Philly, it’s my go-to when feeling homesick... I even just made the stromboli's for New Years day. For those looking, it's called 'Dinner at the Club: 100 Years of Stories and Recipes from South Philly's Palizzi Social Club'.

@shannonmathiscowen8682 Жыл бұрын

I want to go! Looks fun and the food looks delicious. Unfortunately I've never been to Philly. Good to know there's a cookbook.

@boomer0117zr Жыл бұрын

The first one

@CallHerChristian Жыл бұрын

I love the way this interview was produced, all the voices, the way it unfolded and we really got the entire perspective from beginning to end. Great production and editing. Loved this story. You can tell this man loves what he does.

@ecliqsly6585 Жыл бұрын

Love how there’s no narrator or annoying host, just the people sharing their stories. This series and Street Food Icons are my favorite on Munchies

@wendyscott4766 Жыл бұрын

And he loves people.

@karenhargis9824 Жыл бұрын

No cell phones at the club Patrons encouraged to engage in old school conversations. Just wonderful.

@koshile3794 Жыл бұрын

The way everyone speaks about each other. Made me forget this was about food.

@kayejaye9841 Жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy to know this place exists. If I EVER get to Philly, I am going to try to become a member. This place is a national treasure.

@johnnymcblaze Жыл бұрын

What does the other comment say? It's been hidden. If it said that you shouldn't go to Philly unless you have lots of money, like $450,000 or so to buy a house, then I wouldn't go. This place eats the weak, poor and stupid.

@misterspock4630 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnymcblaze What the hell are you saying? There's definitely affordable parts of South Philly to live in I was born and raised there trust me I know!

@_unclecharles_ Жыл бұрын

i grew up around the corner from this place... this area is and will forever be my favorite area in Philadelphia. shout out to yall for covering this little gem

@randyo6019 Жыл бұрын

Having grown up in South Philly 5th and Tasker, Italian food and pizza always been my obsession along with my favorite tiramisu. Beautiful story!

@nickydel8506 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of going to this wonderful place while visiting in from Cleveland and staying with friends that live in South Philly who had recently become members and were able to bring us. I loved the place and people, as well as the no cell phones out rule. Be social with who you're with and the other members and guests.

@gwendolyn7462 Жыл бұрын

More restaurants should enforce this

@JayVerdad Жыл бұрын

what an amazing job Joey has done, to preserve the history, and soul of this special place, I'm sure his parents are both so proud. food looks fantastic 😙

@sdafasdfasdfsda Жыл бұрын

Caeser is giving off those "I know it was you Fredo" vibes.

@johnl610 Жыл бұрын

Man I love this. I was a member of the Mt. Carmel social club in Norristown. It’s a shame how they died out. Beautiful place Joey. 🙏🏽

@reginacrampton6457 Жыл бұрын

Way to go Joey. Two of my favorite Philly Chefs you have mentored under or cooked for and are friends with. Great and thanks, for bringing back the Italian social club. YUM! Stromboli, Check this out. Brings back memories with my Papa. Best of luck Joey, this move by you and Dolores helping you out brought tears to my eyes, I so miss Philly.

@dduty1293 Жыл бұрын

As a 1st gen Italian American from the Philly burbs, it’s awesome to have our traditions live on. It’s up to us to preserve and carry this, teach our kids and community or it’s lost. So glad he opened the place up for all. Many old school Italians don’t get the importance to open up and let the “new” gen carry on. Wishing these guys another c’ent anni of success.

@Sonny1065LV Жыл бұрын

Love the vibe this place seems to have and the food looks delicious.

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

In which state do you live?

@Bergen98 Жыл бұрын

I love that such places still can exist - it is very important to preserve and maintain such traditions and culture, so everyone can enjoy them

@empororhenkel3432 Жыл бұрын

Awesome love that they preserved their heritage and culture in these times ..

@yyyhj7895 Жыл бұрын

When I was growing there was a sense of community. It's not like that really so this place kinda reminds me of that. Hope this place goes on for generations.

@ultra8380 Жыл бұрын

i’ve lived in the italian market for 5 years.. the neighborhood feel is truly unlike any other place on earth. it’s crammed full of great food, characters and familiar faces where everyone knows your name if you show your face enough. such a gem.

@brianb8003 Жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of being invited here in early 2022. And it's every bit what they show here. No one was on phones, people taking, great music and vibe. Food was delicious and the drinks were perfect. I really enjoyed myself.

@JimKimTheIdeaHunters Жыл бұрын

Haven’t even gotten too deep into the food part but already I am liking this place based on the house rules alone. Love old school throwbacks like this jawn 👍

@urbannuance5151 Жыл бұрын

You must be from Philly 😂 go pay that Jawn a visit lol

@PaiviProject Жыл бұрын

Wow. That place sounds fantastic ❤ and the food looked delicious too 👌

@angelgabel7741 Жыл бұрын

I hope and I pray that they were able to make it through 2020 but I also thought he said that there's no interviews and there's no nothing like that but it looks amazing that someone can carry on their heritage and a time like this where a lot of people don't really care about their family's heritage or what made their family who they are today

@COACH9988 Жыл бұрын

I want a philly steak cheese pls

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

In which state do you live?

@kutter_ttl6786 Жыл бұрын

Punctuations. They exist.

@foodstampz Жыл бұрын

It's there

@_Nijntje Жыл бұрын

I could watch a two-hour special about this place. Amazing!

@corpsefoot758 Жыл бұрын

I just wanna be allowed inside once, to sample all the food 😅

@COACH9988 Жыл бұрын

I want a philly steak cheese pls

@corpsefoot758 Жыл бұрын

@@COACH9988 You joke, but I bet they have a killer ciabatta panino 🤤

@kutter_ttl6786 Жыл бұрын

Better start schmoozing and getting friendly with someone who's a member then.

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

In which state do you live?

@foodstampz Жыл бұрын

Let me know..I can bring up to 3 guests with me.

@conrad9398 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t want this to end. What a great story and place

@Sorasnoctis Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. This made my entire day, I wish it was like 3 hours long + 300000 more hours

@bene_chino Жыл бұрын

Hailing from an Italian enclave; Wooster street/square in New Haven. I totally relate to the familiar places and good times. It’s much the same from one place or another. Some may be bigger, others smaller, one area of the old country or another. However, the one constant is, family, neighborhood and fraternity. Viva Italia e Americo‼️🇮🇹🇺🇸❤

@entrcpy Жыл бұрын

I’m right down the street and would love to be invited. The Italian food in south Philly is absolutely amazing. I’m both hungry and inspired by this.

@IsmokeHiphopLive Жыл бұрын

trust me when I say they will never invite you and me there 😂

@philadelphian7814 Жыл бұрын

@@IsmokeHiphopLive lmaoooo right 😂

@Kadasberry11 Жыл бұрын

@@IsmokeHiphopLive I was wondering! 😂

@lrob5657 5 ай бұрын

You would absolutely be invited. There’s no discrimination. Just authentic people that like good food.

@Blitzkrieg1976 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the Boston area and there were tons of clubs...Canadian, Polish, Irish, Italian, a place called the Penny Post and a lot of older folks and family members would go out and have their fun😊

@erikybarra1841 Жыл бұрын

Really Canadian? I knew about Irush & Italian but Canadian, are you serious?!

@TRUEC4N4DI4N Жыл бұрын

I LOVE places like this that keep the traditions of their past and lineage! Unfortunately all too often in this world, children don’t want to carry on businesses of their parents or grandparents. This is so sad as those traditions, recipes and crafts are lost forever. I wish Filippo Palizzi Social Club the greatest success and another hundred years of business and success! Cheers! 🥂

@justmedee Жыл бұрын

easy to say from the outside looking in but everyone is entitled to their own dreams and ambitions. If you're family wanting you to take over a 4th generation accounting firm would you feel obliged just because of expectation? Just because a restaurant is more alluring than an accounting firm doesnt change the principle.

@derrellspencer3973 Жыл бұрын

I work at a private social club in Boston and we are most definitely tucked way into the depths of back bay , privacy at its finest .

@princessindigo Жыл бұрын

Love this entire concept.

@angelolopiccolo4637 Жыл бұрын

Lived in this neighborhood for close to 10 years before having to move away for work. Best part of Philly, and I always love going "home!" My family isn't originally from Philly and we are from another part of Italy, so I actually never knew about this specific social club. I would have loved to have joined!

@mikepaul7122 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the South Philly I grew up in fifty years ago. May it last another hundred years.

@kc4699 9 ай бұрын

man, i'd love to be a member of this club. the vibes are amazing

@kipphelan Жыл бұрын

What a totally wonderful club. The right place, the right people… Doesn’t happen by accident …congratulations….All the best… Chris🇨🇦

@jonnyogden7274 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love the tradition, keep it going brother!! Things like this are what is keeping people like me going, beautiful food. I wish I knew a member! People take note, put the phones down!!!

@alexandernaeve1066 Жыл бұрын

His ancestors would be very, very proud. Hope I get to eat at a place like this in my lifetime.

@thatguyinthesky2553 Жыл бұрын

Wow this place looks amazing, imagine what a treat it would be to dine there, food looks amazing, atmosphere the same. I bet if they did a tv series on this place is would go viral.

@tsocanuck Жыл бұрын

love these stories

@andiluv6008 Жыл бұрын

I love this and the whole vibe of this place! I’d love to experience it..😍🇮🇹

@jeepincrawl5349 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome what a piece of history

@NicholasSantangeloDrummer Жыл бұрын

6:40 - Mancuso's is the best. No questions about it. RIP to the last Mancuso owner, Phil. Great guy. Glad his wife could spread the knowledge of Mancuso's to these new owners. Edit : 7:10 - Walked right past the museum I work out. Crazy to see Vice in South Philly.

@Tykeronia Жыл бұрын

That's cool bro but you really shouldn't dox yourself like that lol just giving away your full name and place you work to however many thousands of people might see this comment.

@Lkmsundastood Жыл бұрын

Now I wanna go. The food and vibe of it all is amazing .

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

In which state do you live?

@Lkmsundastood Жыл бұрын

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 NY

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

@@Lkmsundastood Okay, in which city?

@gwendolyn7462 Жыл бұрын

I think it is MOST EXCELLENT that when you inherited the restaurant, that you were also it's Chef, the "veins behind the artery,"

@DreamLightVisuals Жыл бұрын

This is the type of spot I would go to on a regular, love this.

@sug_from_10th Жыл бұрын

I hear you. I felt the same way

@intervert0222 Жыл бұрын

This is cool to know!!

@chefaaronsanchez Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff chef, great to see Mike there as well

@NebulaEN Жыл бұрын

Amazing food and experience! Lovely restaurant with true love

@suntzu6122 Жыл бұрын

I love everything about this. Well done!!!

@colebhhs92 Жыл бұрын

This place is awesome❤️

@diedreadonis2022 Жыл бұрын

amazing:) i really want to go. the food looks incredible !

@rudyoviedo9258 14 күн бұрын

This is so amazing definitely they way my family got together you couldn’t order you just got served or it was all on the table and I’m Dominican I miss those days especially the folks that are gone

@Thecurve_queen Жыл бұрын

South Philly girl here I never heard of this place 👨🏾‍🍳 really enjoyed watching 🍷

@LittleLadyLaLa Жыл бұрын

Bravo for keeping this original and not chasing the clout or fame. I wish I could have a martini there myself.

@jsud5559 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous story of our diverse American culture! Every person who comes to our country brings their own special spice to the overall human menu! I loved hearing about this special Club and these special people. Thank you. All the best in 2023!

@foodstampz Жыл бұрын

Love South Philly

@johnnycalabria5759 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Great job keep it going.

@Ayoalfie Жыл бұрын

Finally! I always drive pass this house and just assumed someone loved the neon lights lol

@cathya7045 Жыл бұрын

This place looks amazing I'm in Lancaster and wish we had something like this

@andrewscolaro3643 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Good on you sir.

@colleenj225 Жыл бұрын

This place looks great! I had a boyfriend in the ‘80s who found places like this in Los Angeles. Good times.

@go-goyubari8776 Жыл бұрын

We're not just Cheese steak murder in Philly. Very diverse culinary scene. Lots for great places to eat packed in them little ass blocks in South Philly. Italian, Mexican & Vietnamese/Cambodian Americans in this part of SP.

@AudaciousAmber Жыл бұрын

I bet you the food and the atmosphere are exquisite 💖💯

@ZatchBolski Жыл бұрын

Seeing the red light on and waiting to get in is my favorite part.

@aussie_philosopher8079 Жыл бұрын

This looks similar to my hood here in Australia called Brunswick. Many Italian shops and social clubs here. Looks great guys

@russelljazzbeck Жыл бұрын

I love Philly so much.

@Romafood Жыл бұрын

Great content 🙂👍🇮🇹

@Dan-hn1lx Жыл бұрын

That food looks so good the kind your mates Nonna makes....but elevated

@Roadtripmik Жыл бұрын

my great grandfather moved from Palermo to 9th and Christian in 1906, i still live in the neighborhood

@UncensoredFoodie Жыл бұрын

Yeah i miss home, South Philly Boy born and raised i miss it!

@TheAlpineHomesteadAdirondacks Жыл бұрын

Loved this...

@tannehmckown2925 Жыл бұрын

Food looks amazing

@SK-bk3yh Жыл бұрын

What a cool place. If I'm ever fortunate to visit Philly, I would visit Zahav also

@citylumberjack9169 Жыл бұрын

LOVE MR MARTINO'S! Best white bean soup ever. RIP Marco.

@mrblaque215 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, makes me miss South Philly. And yo! OT and JL Jupiter are members? That’s wassup 👏

@Lou.B Жыл бұрын

Great to see this Club! You know you're in a serious Deli with all those Cento jars on the shelves! @6:37

@samanthal133 Жыл бұрын

I was raised in south jersey(near Atlantic City) & my family from Philly. My poppops family had a little spot during the Great Depression that would cook food for late night workers! I just had my 1rst baby this November. I no longer live in Jersey & can not wait to take our son back home to meet my family & see my home🥰oh and fly eagles fly🦅🤙🏽

@sharmeladicupe196 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@shawnfoodfever Жыл бұрын

great place😍😍😋😋 with quality food

@georgesinclair1393 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looks like a nalstagic place to hang out!

@cait3451 Жыл бұрын

i am a member here and the food is BEYOND fantastic ❤

@Anon-ix6ck Жыл бұрын

How can I become a member?

@gwendolyn7462 Жыл бұрын

But youre a woman?

@AthenaKama Жыл бұрын

I bet u guys have a blast in there 😊💃🏾🔥🔥🤷🏾‍♀️

@Peetreesaur Жыл бұрын

If I ever live in philly, this the kinda place I would like to call home. I respect the high level of self respect that you have and try to embody that same energy at Paulie Gee’s in Baltimore.

@majorlazor5058 Жыл бұрын

If I was in Philly this is the kind of place that wouldn’t let me join their club. 😂😂 I didn’t see a single brown skinned person in this video.

@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Жыл бұрын

@@majorlazor5058 Maybe it because of the weather

@brambigdeli5021 Жыл бұрын

The environment is out of this world in an amazing wonderful way from what I gather I’ve never been inside and the food needs no reviews you guarantee it’s great. I like the rules and I like the way the president runs the show here.. there is definitely something magical about that place in special. I can tell all the food looks good, but all the drinks look amazing.