The Verona Inn opened in June 1947 at it original location next to the Annin Flag Co on Bloomfield Ave. The original Tavern was opened by John DiBella. He was a successful mason contractor that always dreamed of owning a restaurant so, despite his wife’s objections, he built a bar in the basement of his home for friends and employees. As his business and popularity grew, he needed more space. So he built a building in the middle of his back yard equipped with all of the modern conveniences, a TV, refrigerator, bathroom, stove and a telephone. That’s where it operated for 62 years. According to The DiBella’s ” it was easier for them to sleep without all those folks in the basement every night”. Read more about The Verona Inn
