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ABOUT SPEAKS

Speaks Clam Bar pays homage to the authentic Italian clam bars and speakeasies of early 20th-century New York. It boasts a unique Prohibition-era atmosphere where homemade pasta, specialty seafood, and classic cocktails harmonize with the distinct trifecta of sauces. A convergence of tradition and amusement, it serves as the ideal backdrop for creating cherished memories with family and friends.

CLAM BAR HISTORY

In the bygone days of yore, around the turn of the 19th century, New York's Little Italy was abuzz with the advent of the first Italian clam bars. These establishments, a veritable institution, were renowned for their tantalizing sauces – a choice between sweet, medium, or hot to splendidly dress the Italian/American favorites. As the years ambled by, gents and dames relished their Italian fare amidst the convivial clink of fine hooch. Alas, with the onset of Prohibition, these aficionados of clam bars found themselves scurrying to the nearest speakeasy, a clandestine haunt, to quench their thirst, thus parting their beloved Italian dishes from the joys of a stiff drink.