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Maria Gialanella, 88, prepares a fresh Italian sauce. For the past 10 years, she has been cooking at Enoteca Maria, on Staten Island, alongside matriarchs from other cultures. MUST CREDIT: Courtesy of Enoteca Maria

This restaurant is run by grandmothers. Customers clap for them each night.

About a dozen women, ranging in age from 50 to 90 and known as nonnas, cook regularly at Enoteca Maria, a casual 30-seat Italian eatery. VIEW

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