Television was replaced on January 10, 1999. That night, a drama about a New Jersey mob crime boss undergoing treatment debuted on HBO. David Chase’s series, starring James Gandolfini in one of the biggest performances the medium has ever made, remains one of the most productive and influential television shows of all time. It’s also one of the tastiest programs. The Sopranos have made food a character, and HBO has revered that culinary legacy in a video montage that’s part of the network’s new 25th anniversary celebration.
And if you weren’t hungry before you looked, have it after.
Oh madone! This “25 Years of Gabagool” montage video features a smorgasbord of foods The Sopranos served up in its many kitchens, backyards, and restaurants over six seasons. From “manicot” to “Jersey’s best sangwich,” it’s enough to feed an entire Italian family during Sunday dinner. It should also put to rest the whole (wrong) “sauce” versus (correct) “gravy” argument. Not because I say so, but because I encourage you not to argue with a literal family of sociopaths who also know how to cook.
This video is just an appetizer for what HBO is serving up for its celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. Max users will now find a The Sopranos: 25th Anniversary collection on the streaming site. It includes “15 deleted scenes, three of which have never been released.” Max also now has “over five hours of behind-the-scenes featurette content.”
HBO will also bring the cast together for a “family dinner,” screenings of the event at the Alamo Drafthouse, partner with restaurants for Sopranos-inspired dishes and pop-ups, offer 25th anniversary merchandise and much more. about how you can participate in HBO and Max entertainment.
You can also get yourself some baked ziti whenever you like. And maybe also some nice pastries to bring to your nephew’s. You’ll all want to eat after watching The Sopranos talk about food.