Local Restaurant Gives Back To Community: Best Of 2025 In Summit

Summit, NJ, New Jersey — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Summit, NJ through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Antonietta LaVecchia, who nominated Nick and Maria Zappia from Zappia's in Summit. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Nick and Maria Zappia from Zappia's in Summit

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Zappia's give so much back to the community - quietly. They donate to every non profit, school, etc. even when times are tough. They deserve to be recognized.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Zappia's has been giving back for decades. They support almost every non-profit, school, event, etc. Even when times are tough for small business - they still find a way to give back.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for all you do!

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

So many great small businesses that give back in one way or another.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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