In 1911, John Valentino came to America from Italy to work at the Hamilton Watch Factory. After 13 years, he had saved enough money to purchase the Red Rose grocery store on Rider Avenue. He then returned to Italy to marry his wife Anna. They returned to America and ran the business as a barber shop and grocery store, where Anna made and sold homemade Italian food. In 1937, they obtained a restaurant liquor license and turned the barber shop into a bar room, where Anna continued to maker her homemade spaghetti sauce.

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After the death of John in 1972, his oldest son John and his wife Janet took over the day-to-day operation of the business.  Janet passed away in 1996, but John continued the business with the help of his four daughters and son-in-law. John passed away in 2014.

 

The bar/restaurant is now run by the 3rd and 4th generation and family. It is a "Cheers" type bar where everyone knows one another and you'll definitely make some new friends if you're visiting for the first time. We pride ourselves on being the type of bar where conversation is still a thing. When the weather is nice you'll find regulars of the human and canine type enjoying the outdoor patio. Come on in!