Mangia & Laugh with Chef Mario Vitolo ft: Chris Distefano, Vinny Guadagnino, Tara Cannistraci, Eric D’Alessandro, James Mattern
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:45 PM
New York Comedy Club - East Village
85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Scheduled
About This Event
Mangia & Laugh with Chef Mario Vitolo at New York Comedy Club - East Village presents a lineup featuring Chris Distefano, Vinny Guadagnino, Tara Cannistraci, Eric D’Alessandro and James Mattern. Distefano arrives with MTV roots, hour‑long specials and active podcast work; Guadagnino has moved from MTV's Jersey Shore into stand-up; Cannistraci, D’Alessandro and Mattern are regulars on the New York club circuit, known for short, tightly paced sets.
About Mangia & Laugh with Chef Mario Vitolo
“Mangia & Laugh with Chef Mario Vitolo” brings food talk and Italian‑American comic sensibility into the tight room of New York Comedy Club’s East Village outpost. Chef Mario Vitolo anchors the night, with sets from Chris Distefano, Vinny Guadagnino, Tara Cannistraci, and Eric D’Alessandro, performers whose careers span stand‑up, TV, and podcast circuits. The format treats the comedy club as a neighborhood table, where identity and family lore become material. In a city that keeps remixing immigrant narratives, the show doubles as a small record of how those stories sound right now.
About the Artists
Mario Vitolo
Mario Vitolo is a New York City–based comedian and chef whose work often moves between food culture and stand-up. He performs at New York Comedy Club in the East Village, where his “Mangia & Laugh” shows pair a culinary frame with a rotating comedy lineup.
Chris Distefano
Chris Distefano is a stand-up comedian whose early visibility came through MTV and MTV2, where he appeared on panel-format comedy shows before moving into longer-form touring and specials. His recent work includes hour-length specials released through Comedy Central and Netflix, alongside a steady presence in podcasting, including co-hosting *Hey Babe!* with Sal Vulcano and hosting *Chrissy Chaos*.
Vinny Guadagnino
Vinny Guadagnino is a charismatic force in the New York City comedy scene, known for his quick wit and engaging performances. A familiar face at the New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side, Vinny brings his unique style to the stage, crafting laughs alongside fellow comedians Nathan Macintosh, Subhah Agarwal, and Harris Stanton.
Tara Cannistraci
Tara Cannistraci is a stand-up comedian who appears regularly in New York City club lineups, including sets at New York Comedy Club – Midtown. She has shared bills with comics such as Mike Britt, Jessica Levin, Mike Feeney, Eagle Witt, and Christine Berg in rotating showcase formats.
Eric D’Alessandro
Eric D’Alessandro is a stand-up comedian who works the New York City club circuit, including bills at New York Comedy Club - Midtown. He often appears in ensemble lineups alongside comics such as Judy Gold, Chuck Nice, Marion Grodin, Isiah Kelly, Mike Britt, and Erin Maguire, sharing the stage in late-night sets built for tight rooms.
James Mattern
James Mattern is a stand-up comedian who performs at comedy clubs, including City Winery NYC and Comedy Cellar.