By Ted Scheffler
The word paisano in Italian means fellow countryman, friend or pal—an informal term of affection that, in modern times, could be translated as "homie." So, it is as a term of endearment that I refer to the homestyle Italian food at Sicilia Mia as paisano fare.
The diminutive restaurant—a smaller sister spin-off to Sole Mio in Sandy—is a family affair. On any given afternoon or evening, you might encounter the patriarch Franco Mirenda in the kitchen, matriarch Margherita welcoming guests and helping to serve customers, Franco's son Giuseppe managing Sicilia Mia and tending to diners' every need, plus chefs Gaetano, Carmine, Angelo, Alessandro, Tony and others. You will hear Italian spoken here.
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