Lisa DeSisto: 25 Years of Rig A’ Tony’s & Saving Clam Haven | Beyond the Plate Ep. 32

What does it take to leave a corporate kitchen and build something of your own for 25 years? In this episode of Beyond the Plate with Carol, I sit down with Lisa DeSisto, owner of Rig A' Tony's Italian Takeout & Catering in Derry, NH and Clam Haven. Lisa left Bertucci's in 2000 to start Rig A' Tony's — and she's been a Derry staple ever since. In 2020, she bought the 70-year-old Clam Haven to preserve its legacy and keep the tradition alive. If you've seen her on WMUR Chronicle, you already know — she's hilarious, she's passionate, and she's the real deal. This is her very first podcast ever. WE TALK ABOUT: Leaving Bertucci's to start Rig A' Tony's in 2000 25 years of feeding families in Derry Buying Clam Haven to save a 70-year tradition Her son Anthony and carrying on the legacy All those Chronicle appearances (and the famous bloopers 😂) What it really takes to survive in the restaurant business Family recipes and doing things the right way TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro CONNECT WITH LISA & RIG A' TONY'S: 🔗 Website: rigatonysitalian.com 📍 Location: 38 W Broadway, Derry, NH 📘 Facebook: Rig A' Tony's Italian Takeout & Catering 📸 Instagram: @rigatonysitalian CLAM HAVEN: 📍 Derry, NH 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/clamhaven BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL: Real stories. Real people. Real conversations. Carol Lawrence- Erikson is the owner of the iconic Red Arrow Diners — open 24/7 in Manchester, Londonderry, Concord, and Nashua. Each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs, chefs, and community leaders for honest conversations about food, business, and hospitality. 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@beyondtheplatewithcarol 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/beyondtheplatenh 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheplatenh 🔗 Red Arrow Diner: redarrowdiner.com — #LisaDeSisto #RigATonys #ClamHaven #DerryNH #NewHampshire #ItalianFood #Chronicle #WMUR #BeyondThePlate #CarolLawrence #RedArrowDiner #NHRestaurants #NHEats #FamilyRecipes #NewEngland #SmallBusiness