A Marsilio's Review From Back In The Day

A Marsilio's Review From Back In The Day

TCNJ Magazine

Alan Meinster ’86, owner/operator of Marsilio’s restaurant
in Trenton, and wife Denise Didonato ’86 now chew the fat
with Mercer County’s top businesses. That’s because their
restaurant, a local landmark and hotspot for the political
crowd, has been enshrined in the Mercer County Chamber of
Commerce Hall of Fame. Alan Meinster ′86
Marsilio’s is the first restaurant to be inducted into the
Hall of Fame, according to Meinster. The restaurant has also
received top reviews from The New York Times, The Times of
Trenton, the Star-Ledger, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and
Zagat. Author Janet Evanovich even mentions Marsilio’s in
her series of books set in the Trenton area.What does it
take to get such recognition? “Don’t pick your head up,”
said Meinster, who has been the owner of Marsilio’s since
October 15, 1986, just after his graduation. “Keep working
hard, and eventually someone will come and tap you on the
shoulder.” Meinster decided to return to his roots after
college—working in the restaurant business. While growing
up in Freehold, and during his time at the College, Meinster
worked for several restaurants and loved the experience.
Fortunately, Meinster ’s father-in-law, a real estate broker,
was able to help Meinster get his foot into the restaurant
business and bought Marsilio ’s, which was established in 1951.
Meinster is now chef/owner of the restaurant, and, along with
Denise, hosts alumni events at Marsilio’s while both serve
as alumni class agents. “It’s enjoyable and fulfilling to
associate and participate with an institution that heightens
your career, ” said Meinster. “It’s important to always respect
the opportunities that are afforded us.”


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