In 1961, Ross Anthony Scianna's mother, Helen Scianna Gianfrancesco, realized her dream of operating her own restaurant when she opened Antone's Restaurant and Confetti Lounge on Market Street in Youngstown. Then just 10 years old, Scianna worked all manner of jobs at the restaurant, including dishwasher, but it was developing the recipes with his mother that he developed a passion for food. Fast-forward to today, and Antone's Banquet Centre has become the Mahoning Valley's premier specialty catering center. Serving food made from scratch from Scianna's original family recipes, Antone's is known for its homemade sauces and salad dressings, pasta and meatballs. "The people who deal with us become our friends forever, and we make them feel like they are part of the Antone's family."