Coming to America Lecture Series
Rusty Perrone
A Sicilian’s Journey Bolsters the Legacy of New Orleans CuisineRusty Perrone shares the remarkable journey of his great-grandfather, Bartholomew Perrone, a Sicilian immigrant who built Progress Grocery in New Orleans during the early 1900s. Through stories of resilience, family, and tradition, Rusty explores how one man’s legacy helped shape Louisiana’s food culture and gave rise to the iconic New Orleans muffuletta.