Local zeppole fans will no longer have to wait for the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel festival to enjoy their favorite doughy dessert. Dee Best Zeppoles and Calzones opened its first brick-and-mortar store at 361 Graham Avenue last month after a five-year delay.
Dee Best Zeppoles and Calzones is owned by local resident Joseph Donatelli, known as Joey Dee, who also owns DeStefano’s Steakhouse (593 Lorimer St.). He told Greenpointersthat the delay was due…
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