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Rob 11211 wrote on June 22, 2005 at 1:12 pm:

Ahhh memories of going to the settlement house on Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn & stoppin in to the factory for a fresh bottle.......is the name for the soda originally from the street or the borough?? Anyway 30+ years the same taste!

Madeline wrote on June 21, 2005 at 2:18 pm:

I grew up in East Harlem in the 1960s and 70s(around the corner from Our Lady of Mt. Carmelschool) and one of my favorite things to eat wasfresh mozzarella (from the latticini on 1stAvenue between 115th & 116th Streets), warmItalian bread from Morrones bakery and an icecold Manhattan Special. That was living! Unlessyou're in an Italian neighborhood, it's difficultto find Manhattan Specials, but I've lucked outand found a couple of places who do sell it.Sal's Beverages - Eastchester, NY, a sodadistributor on 207th Street at the foot of theUniversity Bridge (off of 87 south in the Bronx)and DeCiccio's C-Town - Scarsdale, NY. For thoseof you searching, I hope this helps.

susan salerno wrote on June 21, 2005 at 12:25 pm:

my father bought me one every sunday morning after mass. it was a real treat. brings back memories of growing up in downtown brooklyn. now i'm happy there is a diet decaf - i can finally have manhattan special at night!!!

Laura Hoffman wrote on June 20, 2005 at 5:36 pm:

While visiting my Daughter yesterday in TampaFlorida I went to an Italian deli for lunch andcouldn't believe my eyes. There in the fridge wasthe coffee soda that my family drank with supperevery night when I was a kid growing up inBrooklyn NY. I bought 2 bottles and WoW it stillhas the same great taste. What a treat.Thanks ...Laura Hoffman, Palm Bay Florida PSMy Grandfather owned the original Stella D'oroBakery in Brooklyn NY ,it opened in 1922

stacy rowland wrote on June 14, 2005 at 3:53 pm:

I had this for the first time yesterday and itleft me speechless.It will now be a must have inmy fridge from now on!

Lissa Wolfe wrote on June 14, 2005 at 9:00 am:

I am absolutely thrilled to find that you nowmake a diet decaffeinated coffee soda. This isthe only cadbonated beverage that my mom enjoys.I hope to find this decaf version available inmany more retail locations. I am happy to reportthat I find no sacrifice on taste. Thanks againfrom Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Jim Poles wrote on June 9, 2005 at 2:07 pm:

Definitely interested in buying more of the dietespresso coffee soda. Please advise if there is aretailer in DC/MD/VA--or is it possible topurchase a case for delivery by UPS?

KEITH R. KUNZE wrote on June 5, 2005 at 4:21 pm:

PLZ. HELP ..... CAN NOT FIND ANY MANHATTANSPECIALS IN MARYLAND..... PLZ. E-MAIL ME @KUNZEKEITH@MSN.COM ORHIGHTECCOMPUTERS@COMCAST.NET ANY BODY OUT THERETHAT KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET SOME IN MD. DE. ORPA. PLZ CALL 410-679-4925 THANKS KEITH WE LOVETHIS STUFF !!!!!

Italian Princess wrote on June 4, 2005 at 6:15 pm:

I miss manhatten special!!! ever since i moved tocali i cant find it nowhere! then i found it inone place called italia deli.....OLD PACKAGINGAND EXPIRED!! a real dissapointment

Charles De Sanno wrote on June 1, 2005 at 8:46 pm:

I've left Brooklyn - and moved to New Jersey -however - with every Manhattan Special I enjoy -it brings me back to the neighborhood... Thanksfor having the diet version!

Linda Richman wrote on May 25, 2005 at 4:28 pm:

I luuuuuv these Mahattan Specials....they'relike butta.... My friend Connie and I enjoy awondaful time together drinking them on a hotsumma day....

Debra Friedman wrote on May 24, 2005 at 11:05 pm:

I was flying back home from my first visit to NewYork and some very nice people on the plane sharedwhat they felt was the most wonderful drink inthe world. I will forever feel that way too. Upontasting the drink this coffee beverage willforever be on my mind. I live in San Francisco andthe people who shared this drink had just movedthere too. They brought a case of it home. Now Iknow why they only shared o cup with me.I need to find a source to by this.......Debra Friedman

Margaret McLennand wrote on May 12, 2005 at 8:54 am:

I thought for sure you were gone I am so pleasedto see your company is still here. the firsttime i tried MS was in a restaurant in Brooklyncall Bamonte's with my father. Lots of goodmemories are in that bottle.

Louis Malkin wrote on May 11, 2005 at 6:28 am:

I remember the taste of Manhattan Special as achild in New York. Now that I live in Florida, Ineed to find a reliable source of the deitversion.

Dan Truco wrote on May 10, 2005 at 8:38 am:

My freind and i found it in Hofstra at a store.we each bought a bottle and became buzzed. i washesitent but was rewarded buy its really goodtaste and sweetness. i also like the man andwomen on the label.

Steve Padula wrote on May 6, 2005 at 3:04 pm:

Grew up on MS. My greatest memories are of myDad coming home from the city on Saturdays andbringing a case of MS home with him ( I grew upin Staten Island). It was the smaller bottlesback then. I remember having half of it andputting the top back on so it would last alittle bit longer. Me and my sister would fightover it. Now my Dad has passed and I've movedto Chicago and was just content with having somewhen I came home to see my Mom, until I happenedto come across it on a website that shipsdifferent items. I ordered a case of Diet and Inow enjoy it every morning as a substitute forregular coffee.

robert wrote on May 2, 2005 at 7:08 am:

the best drink in the world

anthony wrote on May 1, 2005 at 9:15 pm:

the best!

Michael Barrows wrote on May 1, 2005 at 12:51 am:

If I was restricted to having only ONE caffeinated drink for therest of my life, and I've had many coffees, of every form, inSeattle, New Orleans, San Francisco, and in several differentcities of France, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Greece, Turkey andHolland (and they ALL have great coffees), that special dietespresso soda from Manhattan would be my immediate choice.I first discovered Manhattan Special at Galco's Old World Marketon York in the L.A. area (Glendale or Pasadena?). They have theone of most extensive selection of pops and brews on the WestCoast, so I tried all the weird ones and all the coffees. There area lot of good bottled coffees but Diet Manhattan Special has thebest flavor. The fact that it is diet is a plus but it's the flavor Imainly go with.Since I live in the San Francisco area (Pacifica), it was only when Icould get down there on visits to my grandkids in Glendale (800miles round trip) that pick up a couple of cases. Now they'removing to Colorado and I have to find a new source. Boo-hoo.But Galco's ships, so it's cheaper than driving.

Giselle Baffi wrote on April 28, 2005 at 2:26 pm:

Come from South Brooklyn, now called CobbleHill. Live on Warren St. between Hicks andColumbia St.I've been drinking this soda sinceearly 60's. I can remember my dad buying thissoda for me as a child in 1962 after his baseballgames @ PS'29's school yard. He would by the MSgo in the school yard and sing doo woop songswith his team.

Lenny Walder wrote on April 22, 2005 at 8:56 pm:

Loved the product and now want to try the DietDecaf.... Great kept secret for to manyyears....

diane mc intyre(mahr) wrote on April 20, 2005 at 11:01 pm:

i lived on manhattan ave right across from msfrom about 1950-1963. my brother worked part timefor ms. now i live in rockland county,ny.reading the guestbook brings back manymemories.when i lived their like everyone elsedrank ms all the time. now i can't wait to try itagain.

Leah DeRuiter wrote on April 18, 2005 at 9:03 pm:

I live in a small town down in AR, and I justrecently visited NYC with some friends of mine.While I was there I ordered some MS off a menu inthis Italian resteraunt and I loved it so much Isaved the bottle and got an extra one to bringback with me. I'll definately have to go back formore one day.

Jackie Curry wrote on April 17, 2005 at 6:56 pm:

I grew up on Long Island and always loveddrinking Manhattan Specials. Since then, I havemoved to Arizona. When I visit NY I always haveto get them to drink. Now I am trying to findthem in Arizona.

Diane Trimboli-Sinatra wrote on April 11, 2005 at 10:15 am:

I just love this soda. No diet for me just giveme the original. Unfortunately I moved from southFlorida (where it was easy to get) to northcentral Florida and I can't find anyone local whosells it or even offers it on their menu. Can webuy direct from you? Let me know, I'm down to mylast 2 bottles.

Mary Louise Rowe Fischer wrote on April 10, 2005 at 7:13 pm:

I love this stuff! I had my first one two yearsago in a pizza place in the Empire StateBuilding. I was hooked! I live in Florida butwe can buy it at Angelo's Market in Venice, FL.I'm enjoying one right now...

Joe Serpico wrote on April 10, 2005 at 6:33 am:

I grew up on Devoe St, then Skillman Ave for awhile. I have lived in Buffalo, NY since 1989,and the thing I miss most about Brroklyn isCoffee soda! I would walk past the factoryeveryday on my way to and from school, and thesmell in the air was incredible! Whenever anyonefrom the city comes to visit me, they know thatthey MUST bring a case of coffee soda, or Iwon't let them in the house.

Eddie Acosta wrote on April 7, 2005 at 5:35 pm:

Hey, I grew up in Brooklyn and have lived allover the country for the past 12 years. I CAN'TFIND MS ANYWHERE! I thought I would be able tobuy it on-line an have it shipped to me inWashington, DC. There must be a way for youguys to set up online orders. If you could dothis, you would make alot of people very happy,starting with me. By the way, I don't mind allthe new flavors and the diet options. But,what's the deal with the new label?

Munged Dolah wrote on April 6, 2005 at 8:11 pm:

I've loved Manhattan Special's Diet EsspressoCoffee Soda forever and am sad to see the newlook labels.I'm such a fan of the older labels and wouldlove to have a poster of that label. Is itavailable? If not, I would love to know if itsan idea that has been kicked around at all.

Manuel A. Da Silva "Manny" wrote on April 3, 2005 at 8:13 am:

I was brought up on Carroll St. Between Columbia& Van Brunt Steets in Red Hook (now calledCarroll Gardens). I guess I started drinkingManhattan Specials about 1960. I've been livingin Spain for 11 years now and dying to get backto the neighborhood to see old friends and have afew Manhattan Specials. REgards to theFormisano's, Capece's, Faiella's and the rest ofthe old gang. You can contact me at:redhook11@hotmail.com

Angela Cellucci wrote on April 2, 2005 at 11:05 pm:

Raised in the Bronx on Burke Avenue in theEastchester Projects (Maiden nameBugera)...typical Italian family...Back then,used to walk to the corner Lunchonette and getan Ice Cold single serving bottle of MS.Everything is changed now, but when you open abottle of MS, it can certainly take you back.It's good to know something so wonderful...isstill just as wonderful.

joe picarello wrote on April 1, 2005 at 9:20 pm:

I love ms since i was a kid.I now live inmichigan and i miss it dearly, does anyone knowwhere i can get some in mi.

Linda Incorvaia wrote on March 26, 2005 at 4:45 pm:

Anthony Riveccio! Nice to see you here--I hopeyou come back to read this. What great memoriesfrom President Street! If you see this, email meat gsprof94@aol.com My supermarket does not carry MS anymore, but mysister brought me a case last night--I can't waitto get started on it!

Ron Alesi wrote on March 25, 2005 at 2:31 pm:

I grew up in Queens NY (Ridgewood, Howard Beach,Ozone Park & Flushing), moved to Franklin Square,then to Northern NJ and now I'm in the Chicagoarea. On my last visit to the east coast, Ibrought back 3 cases of MS. I brought somebottles to a couple of local Italian eateries andthey loved it. They will be contacting you to seeif they can purchase your product for retailsale. I've been addicted to MS since 1978 when Iwas an 18 year old kid. I hope you can supplythem with your product.And - don't ever buy NY style Pizza in Chicago.No one makes NY Pizza like a NY pizzaria.

Edward McSwain wrote on March 23, 2005 at 1:34 am:

I've been drinking Manhattan Special since the80's and think it's great. It's one of the thingsI miss since I left downstate New York. I alwaysstock up on my trips down to see my son on LongIsland.

diana dunn wrote on March 21, 2005 at 8:17 pm:

I am looking for a joey rivecchio, on 150th st.in the bronx. i noticed one person that signedbook had this name. do you know him? thanks.Ialso loved this drink. i now live in virginia.

Nino Russo wrote on March 16, 2005 at 3:08 pm:

I started drinking manhattan specials when I wasabout 8 years old in 1982 in my Uncles Dom's Porkstore in brooklyn and ever since I drink one whenever I can get my hands on one,they still tasteexactely same and remind me of the old days!Keep up the good work in the neighborhood!!!

Camille Wagner wrote on March 15, 2005 at 3:27 pm:

I LOVE MS SINCE I WAS A KID .. IM 54 N STILLENJOY IT WITH MY PIZZA ON ARTHUR AVE IN DA BRONX I GET UP SET WHEN I GET A SLICE OF PIZZA NTHERE IS NO MS

JOANNE wrote on March 14, 2005 at 1:08 pm:

I JUST WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS SODA AND I LOVEIT.JUST AS FAST AS I FOUND IT , IT WAS GONE. IAM SEACHING BUT THIS IS THE BEST I EVER TASTED,AND I AM NOT A SODA DRINKER BY NATURE.

John Mitchell wrote on March 11, 2005 at 4:23 pm:

I have been drinking MS since I was 3. I am now49 yrs old and travel across country but whereever I go I ask people where I can find a bottleof MS. It is good to know now I can look it up onthe internet thanks

karen Hayes wrote on March 8, 2005 at 6:41 pm:

I first tried your soda in 1985 when I wasattending college. I am surprise that yourproduct is not sold nationwide since coffee is sopopular everywhere. I hope that you will widenyour market in the near future

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Tony Cherry - Bronx, NY wrote on February 27, 2005 at 5:08 pm:

Great forum.. At 18 years old, I was a clerk forBloomingdales when a co-worker took me for my1st Ray Bari's pizza with a Manhatten Specialchaser. Before long, I was drinking the stuff bythe quart. The bittersweet end to my story isthat I've changed careers, I have a family nowand we've moved just outside beautifulCharlotte, NC, but Manhatten Special isn't soldhere. Like the other NY transplants on thissite, I bring a few cases home with me everytime I go to NY, then I ration it until my nexttrip (I share their pain). Suiffice it to saythat the only things I miss about NY is myfamily, the food (ooh the food) and ManhattenSpecial. PLEASE, SELL IT ONLINE, OR INCREASEDISTRIBUTION. I'M DOWN TO ONE BOTTLE AND NY IS600 MILES AWAY. HELP!! PLEASE!!

Tony Cherry wrote on February 27, 2005 at 5:05 pm:

Annie Salvatore wrote on February 25, 2005 at 4:00 pm:

I grew up in downtown Booklyn, Henry St. betweenKane and Degraw Streets. When I look back to the50's and 60's many fond memories come to mind.Manhattan Special was my favorite drink and Istill love it. Even now when I drink ManhattanSpecial I remember all those special times andevents with family & friends. Manahattan Speicalwill always be part of my childhood. Thanks.

manny lentini wrote on February 24, 2005 at 5:30 pm:

im 71 years old and when i was a little boy myfather use to take me to his club on forsythe stin manhattan and they had a tub filled with iceand your soda thats about 60 years ago we getypur soda up here in westchester county and thetaste and the memories are great dont ever change

Nicholas C. Schiavarelli Jr. wrote on February 23, 2005 at 9:54 pm:

I grew up on Skillman AVe. just up the streetfrom Manhattan Special. In 1964. Through theyears of growing up I remember the aroma of thecoffee brewing in the neighborhood. When cominghome from school I got to know the owners and theworkers there. I used to get to taste the sodafrom the assembly line. And there was nothinglike it. Later on when I got older I worked forthem part time here and there. For me its aheritage and a good memory. I now live inRaleigh, NC and still look for it on storeshelves. And the taste reminds me of than and thegoods times I had in Brooklyn. Keep up the goodwork guys!!

MICHAEL J. ALFARO wrote on February 23, 2005 at 9:03 pm:

I HAVE LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA WINSTON-SALEM FOR13YEARS.EVERY TIME I GO TO BROOKLN TO VISITFAMILY I GET 4 CASES.OF COURSE THERE ALLQUARTS.THANK YOU MANHATTAN SPECIAL YOUR THE BEST.

Eric Castiglia wrote on February 22, 2005 at 12:58 pm:

I have been drinking your soda's for over 40years. Don't ever change the recipe. And, pleasetry to expand your distribution to othernorthern states like NH and VT. Or, as anotherwriter suggested, sell your product on line. Ifyou can buy wine on line, you should be able tobuy Manhattan Special.I have one last note. Why is it that theexpresso tastes so much better in the smallbottles than in the large? Just package thesmall bottles. It's be a win win all around.Thanks.

Vic Holiday wrote on February 20, 2005 at 7:56 pm:

I grew up Brooklyn (with my wife of 40 yrs), Iworked in Brooklyn (Ret. NYPD) and I moved to NCabout 15 years ago..I make a trip to Bklyn. oncea year fill up my car with food and ManhattanSpecial and head back south..The weather is greatbut the food is nothing like we know..I oftenwonder how many former New Yorkers are doing thesame.. Thanks for the memories!!!!

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LOUISE NARDUCCI wrote on February 18, 2005 at 8:20 am:

I GREW UP ON MANHATTAN SPECIAL ITS THE BESTDRINK EVER IM 58 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL LOVINGIT .IS THEIR AN ORIGINAL GLASS BOTTLE OR IS THEBOTTLE NOW THE ORIGINAL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW.727 945 0255 ASK FOR LULU THANK YOU SOMUCH FOR THE BEST SODA EVER.

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Ellyn Gail E. H. wrote on February 12, 2005 at 3:57 pm:

Manhattan Special and I first met in 1980. I hada college boyfriend who lived in Styvesant townin manhattan. I found my current stash inSloatsburg new york. I am one happy camper. Idrink the diet variety and now that I am donewith having babiesand no longer breastfeedingany of them I can return to my legal addiction.

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John Signorello wrote on February 10, 2005 at 4:14 pm:

When I was a little kid in Newark, New Jersey,my Dad would take me to his social club onSunday mornings. There was were I discovered MS.During the following 35 years, I would see itoccasionally in manhattan deli's. I would gonuts. Lately, I find it in the local shop-rite.What a treat. The diet version is just aswonderful as the non-diet version. Continue thetradition. buona Fortuna!

C.W. wrote on February 10, 2005 at 12:04 pm:

Bought my first Manhattan Special at the CentralMarket grocery store in Plano, Texas, lastnight. Love it! Thanks!

Joseph A. Quadrio wrote on February 6, 2005 at 6:32 pm:

hey, u guys should think of selling ur products on line it can be done. figure it out.I 'm 49 yrs young and grew up on kingsland ave by humbolt st.went to a dentist once a week as a kid on skillman and manhattan aves. late everytime cause I stopped to watch the bottles filled with the nectar of the Gods MS coffee soda (lol) get a ride on the assemply line. those were the days. I'm moving to the Dominican Rep. soon and I'm going to need my fix. Please consider on-line sales.Please don't hate me , but u may consider plastic (ouch) bottles just for on-line sales think of it.Made to order fresh sent it might just work more income and sales.. Hey I don't want to be a partner or any credit I just want my Manhattan Special. Think about it good luck..Joey

Louis Coletta wrote on February 5, 2005 at 4:38 pm:

I HAVE BEEN DRINKING MANHATTAN SPECIAL SINCE I WAS A KID BACK IN BENSONHURST BROOKLYN, 20 AVE& 69 ST DURING THE 50S & 60S.PLACES LIKE LOUS CANDY STORE ( 20 AVE)THE RAINBOW LUNCHEONETTE,MEYERS ICE CREAM PARLOR,SERAPICAS ITALIAN GROCERY ( 18 AVE) P.S 205,SETH LOW JHS,NEW UTRECHT HS,ANYBODY REMEMBER?????. GOOD JOB MANHATTAN SPECIAL, KEEP IT UP! LOUIE COLETTA , MASSAPEQUA, NY

Michael LoBosco wrote on January 12, 2005 at 1:42 pm:

I love Manhattan Special it reminds of the days of Skillman Ave and Rabitos Candystore. Where can I find it Upstate near the Catskills? Write back

sandra wrote on January 10, 2005 at 3:33 pm:

i live in woodstock, n.y., which is located 90 miles north of nyc, and 40 miles south of Albany, and i am trying to find the nearest location to buy manhattan specials., any help out there?

Stefany wrote on January 8, 2005 at 6:37 pm:

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michael feldman wrote on January 4, 2005 at 10:08 pm:

Love Manhattan Special. Unlike many on the board, I am only now being introduced to this wonderful beverage, but look forward to getting my baby girl going on it ASAP so she can form some early Manhattan Special memories. I actually live one block from the home of poster below - at Henry and Union accross from Ninos. Bakery, Pizza, Ice Cream, Italian Deli all on one block. Can't beat it.

Anthony Riveccio wrote on January 1, 2005 at 4:04 pm:

last time I left a message here was in January 2001. I still come here to read about how excited people get when drinking Manahttan Special coffee soda...still the world's best drink. However, now I comehere to read about people growing up Brooklyn style and it lightens my heart to see so many fond memories of thier past lives in Brooklyn. So...we know how good the soda is...lets remininess. YO RED HOOK , HEY BENSONHURST.. FURGETABOUTIT,BAYRIDGE... and youse guys in stillman... what no CORNY ISLAND forya?? I Lived on Union Street between Hicks and Columbia around the coner was "President Steet" was where I played ..yes yes..in the street and met my wife who after 36 years of marrige...is still my wife! We had the Happy Hour movie (14 cents to get in to see two movies , cartoons galour, coming attraction and we alway bought our sandwiches from next door's deli to bring in with us. On one block (union Stret, where I lived0 you had the following,,,remeber this is ONE block 2 bakeries, 2 clothing stores Remeber Franks?? he is still there...well the store anyway. The Egg store 2 meat Markets

jason pitts wrote on December 30, 2004 at 9:15 pm:

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Klaus wrote on December 25, 2004 at 11:39 am:

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Kim wrote on December 17, 2004 at 9:25 am:

My Dad grew up in Brooklyn and still drank this when we can find it, It is still the best drink I know of! When I do come across some I usually buy at least a case and bring it home. Hope the kids never try it!I might have to share!

Mike wrote on December 8, 2004 at 2:15 pm:

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Chris wrote on December 8, 2004 at 10:29 am:

I can't remember a time when I wasn't drinking MS. I've been drinking it for almost 30 years now. In all probability, I had some in my baby bottle. Please, don't EVER stop making it. I simply don't know how I would satisfy my craving if you did.

has ben wrote on December 8, 2004 at 3:22 am:

Let me tell you (While sipping my SM). I was born and still live in Brooklyn (Devoe St). Anybody who left Brooklyn flat and now weeps at the fact that they can't find SM...well too bad. Ya shouldn't've moved.

Isabella Andreassi wrote on December 2, 2004 at 2:47 pm:

...As a misplaced city gal, I have been living in PA my entire life. My mom is from the Bronx. Thankfully, most of her family was smart enough to remain in NY. As a kid NY was like an entirely different and much better world to me. Trips were never complete without having a glass of MS with my Uncle Bob on Arthur Ave. I made my first trip to NYC alone this Thanksgiving. Let's just say I brought home enough to last until next Thanksgiving. By then, hopefully i'll be living there! NYC and Manhattan Special...doesn't get any better!

Frank wrote on November 30, 2004 at 2:22 pm:

I remember my father giving me my first bottle of MS when I was four. That was 33 years ago and still drink a case a week today.My dad switched to gassosa a few years ago but still grabs a bottle of expresso once in a while. I just wish it was found more easily. I have to go to bensonhurst to get it since I moved to Long Island. Maybe the scaricity is their marketing ploy who knows. I do know this is the best stuff on earth. Cant find the other products tho. Orange, cream grape? any ideas?

Thomas Cannarelli wrote on November 26, 2004 at 11:15 pm:

Hey 4getaboutit its the best ,still drinkin here in fla .also went to st. Marys on 23ave an 85 st so get in touch with me ,sssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeyaaaaa

anthony peter sacco wrote on November 26, 2004 at 9:59 pm:

in a pool room on skillman street, brooklyn in the mid 30's i was given a mahanttan special. i was 6 years old. the taste never left me, now living in virginia, there is no way i can get it. i'm near 80 so i can't travel. but reading your e mails from those that are italians just warms my heart. my father, rafffle, clarinet player, second marrage to a purto rican woman may be some one remembers. helen sacco (sister) was addopted and never to see again that was 75 years ago. any one that remembers please call me 757 331 1567 or e mail me anthonypsacco@msn.com.

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Donald Iarussi MFA wrote on November 24, 2004 at 12:55 pm:

HI: its me again, I am a Tawking New Yawker who luvs ya cawfee soda. You are in my book, how ta tawk new yawk, jusnother goy fron da bronx. look for it soon I enjoyed being back in NYC. I was able to buy your great sodas. I have been drinking them for many years. I am one of your biggest fans.

Michigan Bikinit Team wrote on November 24, 2004 at 12:48 pm:

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Emily and Tanya wrote on November 4, 2004 at 3:29 pm:

We discovered your espresso coffee soda in a D'Agostino and were really scared yet intrigued to try it. Turns out it's ONE OF THE BEST INVENTIONS IN THE WORLD!! Keep bottling and we will keep buying!:)

Martino DeStefano wrote on November 4, 2004 at 12:31 pm:

I grew-up on Manhattan ave across the street from your bottling plant in the only four storie building on the block. My first soda was a Manhattan Special. I was just home for my 40th birthday and enjoyed a few Manhattan specials while I was in Brooklyn. It was great to see your trucks be loaded up to spread the taste of Manhattan special all over. See you at christmas

Antoinette Patrick wrote on October 28, 2004 at 1:41 pm:

I have been drinking Manhattan Specials since I was a teenager in New York, NY. That was over 43 years ago. I was so happy to find it at a small Italian bakery shop in Flemington, NJ. They were kind enough to place an order for me. I now plan to continue drinking Manhattan Specials for a long time to come. Thank you. Antoninette P.

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Stephen R. Gargiulo wrote on October 20, 2004 at 12:48 am:

I have been drinking Manhattan Special since I was 2 years old! (My parents wanted to raise me "right"!) I lived in New Jersey for 31 years and drank at LEAST one bottle a week. Now, I have moved to the Allentown, PA area and cannot seem to find it anywhere out here. Every so often, I go back to Jersey to pick up about 20 bottles and bring them back to PA. Don't EVER stop making it! I love it and no matter where I am in the US or the World, I will always find a way to drink Manhattan Special.

Dennis L. LaSalle wrote on October 15, 2004 at 10:10 pm:

Born and raised on Staten Island and now living in Florida. Just can't get enough of Manhattan Special... Hard to come by here, but I grab it by the case when I can find it. Thank you for not changing... We need to keep the Italian tradition going ; ) Dennis

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Freddie Caraccio wrote on October 14, 2004 at 3:09 pm:

Like so many of you I grew up in Williamburg, Brooklyn (which all of a sudden has become very chic with the younger population of artists and film-makers). I grew up on North 8th Street between Driggs and Bedford Avenues (we called it the North Side). I was about 10 in 1950 and lived next door to a candy store (Carmela and Jim's) and I remember a bottle of MS was 7 cents which unlike many of you I could not afford but was able to buy at least one a week. Wow, 7 cents bought a lot of things in 1950. I am now a farmer in the mid-west but I remember my old neighborhood and someday I hope to visit it again. Thanks for the memories.

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Valerie wrote on October 8, 2004 at 4:47 pm:

I'm not a soda drinker but I LOVE Manhattan Special. I remember drinking it when I was a little girl in Middle Village, NY. Oh what memories it brings back. I'm so glad they haven't stopped making if after all these years. Thanks

Steve S. wrote on October 5, 2004 at 2:09 pm:

This is a great site. Thanks so much.

Chris Volpe wrote on September 30, 2004 at 8:41 am:

I have been trying to get Manhattan Special to buffalo for years. I was forced to move up to buffalo 13 years ago. I grew up on it and remember going to Boody JHS and Lafayette High with on in my hand almost every morning. I only get down to the city every couple of years so it sucks that I cant drink it everyday like in my childhood. thanks M.S. please shuffle off to Buffalo. There are alot of us "City Folk" up here.

Ivan wrote on September 29, 2004 at 7:27 pm:

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cono wrote on September 27, 2004 at 10:30 pm:

I can't get enough of Manhattan Special.

salvatore mannuzza wrote on September 24, 2004 at 7:55 pm:

I grew up on devoe street and you could say grew up on manhattan special many times having it right off the machine still warm a friend of mine i believe lived in the same house as mr passaro if i have the name right on the same block as atlas lumber.i also had quite a few friends that worked there robert,dickie. frankie thats it for now big sal

salvatore mannuzza wrote on September 24, 2004 at 7:53 pm:

Ben wrote on September 21, 2004 at 11:21 pm:

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Salvatore Blanco wrote on September 13, 2004 at 1:40 pm:

I am now 72 years old, my family lived in Greepoint and my uncles and cousins used to play for a softball team sponsored by Manhattan Special, my cousin Jimmy Villoni, my uncles Tony and Jimmy Stavola. Back then if you hit a home run the Passaro family would give you a bottle of Manhattan Special. To this day, I still enjoy the taste and drink it as often as I can. I noted that someone complained about the new label, what counts is what's inside of the bottle. Regards, Sal Blanco

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