Frumentos Deli, MongolSantino.com

Hey there, how’s everybody doing? You know the other day The Mong was craving some delicious Italian food, and I thought, “What better place than Frumentos?” Located on Beverly Blvd. in Montebello, this family owned and operated deli has been going strong for 50 years due to diligent, hard work and strong, family values.

Anthony “Tony” Frumento opened his Italian market, Frumentos, in 1958, an extension of what his father started in 1928 when he opened his market in downtown Los Angeles. Married in 1956 to his wife Barbara, they soon began a family and had 7 children who would become future Frumentos employees. Instilling in his children the hard work ethic handed down by his father, and teaching them strong family value by actively involving them into the family business, Frumentos is a shining example of a family run business.

Starting out as an Italian market, Frumentos has evolved into much more, a full service Italian deli specializing in exquisite Italian food delicious enough to satisfy any craving. From your favorite pasta dishes like spaghetti & meatballs and lasagna; to satisfying Italian meat subs in sizes from 6” to a 30” party platter; or maybe try some of their famous biscotti, coming in 4 flavors; and of course, pizza. Frumentos has everything to satisfy your Italian hunger, plus they cater, so you can treat your next party or event and introduce people to this wonderful food.

Frumentos Deli, located at 214 W Beverly Blvd. in Montebello, has been going strong for 50 years due to a tradition of hard work, and intimate family involvement. Next time you get the hunger for Italian food, bite into Frumentos! Visit www.frumentosdeli.com for more info and a fully downloadable menu. This has been Mongol Santino chowing down at Frumentos deli, and I’ll see you in the ring!

Los Angeles,Pro Wrestler Mongol Santino

Born in East L.A., raised in Montebello, Mongol Santino always knew he wanted to beat people up! No matter the situation, he was always ready to rumble. After attending Greenwood Elementary in Montebello, where even as a young boy he was captivated by professional wrestling, and another sport you couldn’t imagine: Ping Pong! A close friend of a neighborhood family, the Shibatas taught Mongol the art of table tennis, where he started out not knowing anything of the game. After many hours of training at the Shibata home Mongol became a skilled player, rivaled only by the Shibatas themselves, and hopes to one day represent in the Olympic games. Soon after, Mongol moved to the harsh streets of East L.A. where he knew he had to be tough. From the ages of 9-12 he started boxing, training at Bristol Park Community Center. At the influential age of 13, he discovered he wanted to fight professionally.

Moving back to Montebello at this ripe age, Mongol attended La Merced Elementary, played football for the Montebello Indians from Grant Rea Park and took a year of reflection. It was at this time that a young Mongol discovered Attending Montebello High School in his teens and playing for the mighty Oiler football team, he easily graduated and quickly joined the working force of America.

After working as a vitamin packer at Mercal VitaPack, then at a where-house packing tile, Mongol realized he was going to need further education and after brief stints at both Rio Hondo College in Whittier and East L.A. College in East L.A., it became very apparent he was going to need something a little more physical. Thinking back to his childhood, Mongol decided it was finally time to pursue his dreams of becoming a fighter and discovered a university that would forever change his life: Slammers Wrestling University!

Infamously revered and respected, Slammers had a reputation for turning out the best wrestlers on the independent scene. It was here that Mongol learned the art of pain and submission. A natural in the ring, he picked up on catch style wrestling and added his unique blend of Lucha Libre, American, and Japanese Strong Style to his repertoire. El Mongol stood out at Slammers Wrestling shows, intimidating his foes and shocking crowds with his infamous toe-bite! Graduating from Slammers University, El Mongol hit the independent scene like an un-caged animal. A testament to his respected training and El Mongols professionalism, he was pitted in tag-team action against Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff in his very first independent match! Shortly after he joined fellow Slammers alumnus Johnny “Angel-Face” Chavez at one of the most notorious federations ever, XPW’s Asylum, where he met and forged a bond with the Rock Superstar Kaos.

It was around this time, in 2004, after being recommended by some friends, that Mongol was employed at a place I cannot name…doing a job I cannot explain…working with some people who cannot be named! The lessons Mongol learned at this work is the kind of knowledge that will last a lifetime. The friendships that have bonded were done so in cement. The stories are too unbelievable. That’s all I can say.

Highlighting 2004, Mongol and the Rock Superstar Kaos formed the hardest hitting, most dominating tag-teams in pro wrestling today…The Fighting Santino Bros., and together, they brought pro wrestling back to Los Angeles by producing/directing memorable shows at the historic Grand Olympic Auditorium and Great Western Forum. In 2006, he was one of the chosen few to sign with MTV’s “W.S.X.”, where he starred with some of the best wrestling talent in the world. In 2008, realizing the independent wrestling scene needed a revolution, they opened up the Santino Bros. Wrestling Academy with the goals of training the next up and comers deeply rooted in tradition and respect; and helping them avoid the pitfalls of the independent wrestling scene. With his one of a kind training, Mongol Santino has proven himself in and out of the ring. Known as “The Enforcer”, Mongol now passes down his knowledge to the next generation of up and coming superstars at The Santino Bros. Wrestling Academy in Bell Gardens!

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