Hi, I'm Vinnie Vince Vizutto. I'm the new relationship advisor for ieBuzz.com. I was asked to do a food review. So here it is. Just so you alls know I'm from New York City and Italian. So naturally I sought out an Italian restaurant.

I went to a few places and walked in and walked out. I luckily finally came across a place called The Mug. I hear it's been around for 62 years. Well when I came into the place it looked like it and that was the first thing I loved about this place. 

Tony Trozero the owner has got charisma and charm to spare. This guy comes to the table and chats you up. I felt like I was in his dining room and he made me and my guest feel at home. He's got great stories he tells. When he leaves the table you feel a little sad and can't wait till he comes back.

Now they make their own sauce so it taste fresh just like the handmade ravioli's. The ravioli maker walked in and I wanted to give her a hug. She looked just like my Nonna (grandmother). Now I didn't hug her out of respect for my grandmother who is very jealous. Boy was that fresh gravey (sauce) and ravioli delicious.  I gotta tell you I felt guilty eating it but I'm Catholic so I can deal with it. Sorry Nonna.

I found out they age their steaks. Bada boom bada bing this place has got it going on. I don't know of another place in the IE that does that. If you're a serious steak eater you know how great a thing this is. I took a bite, fuhgettaboutit. Now understand me I'm not saying "forget about it." I'm sayin "fuhgettaboutit," which would be the equivalant in this case to "awesome."

I can't remember the name of the waitress, but thanks, you were a sweetheart. Oh and Jeremy the grandson of Tony is a good guy or should  I say a good fella. He's gonna inherit the place and I know he's going to do the right thing which means don't change a thing.

Wait a minute I gotta mention the pie. I'm talking pizza here. I'm from New York so I knows a good pie if you know what I mean. They bring out this pie that's got sausage the size of meat balls. This is a meat lovers delight. I swear I thought I was back in Little Italy.

I give this place five freakin stars. Now go eat there and have some Italian food the way it was meant to be.

The MUG

1588 West Highland Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92411-1264

(909) 887-1550