What’s in a Name?: L’asso, Lusso & Luzzo’s

March 02, 2009

It’s already difficult to remember the tens-of-thousands of NYC eateries, but three particular shops are making it even more so. This trio of Italian eateries (two known for their pizza) are all located below 14th Street and have eerily similar names. In an effort to avoid any confusion, we’re using our What’s in a Name feature to differentiate between these easily mistakable monikers:

1. L’asso: Translates to “The Ace” in Italian.

2. Lusso: Translates to “Luxury” in Italian.

3. Luzzo’s: For 85 years this space was an Italian bakery owned by a man with the last name Luzzo. When he sold the space, the new owners decided to name their new business in his honor.