Marco’s Pizza opens new location in La Vista
Marco’s Pizza, the fastest-growing authentic Italian pizza brand, was busy this weekend readying its newest location in La Vista, which opened Monday, Oct. 2. Located at 8124 S. 84th St., the community can expect to indulge in authentically prepared Italian pizza at an affordable price. Marco’s Pizza promises a delightful and convenient location. O...
WWCC to host panel regarding Italian American History in Wyoming
An event including presentations and a roundtable discussion on the topic of Italians in Wyoming will be held at Western Wyoming Community College on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. A light reception provided by the Tyrolean Trentini of Wyoming Club will follow the presentation in the WWCC Atrium. Rock Springs filmmaker, Mark Pedri, and scholars,...
Italian Eatery Olivia Ready to Unveil Expansion, Launch Pasta-Making Classes and More
“We were very intentional in designing this space,” says Austin Carson, co-owner of Olivia, at 290 South Downing Street, Denver (CO). The Michelin-recommended restaurant in Washington Park plans to reveal its expanded dining room next week, which will allow for wine education and pasta-making classes as well as larger private events and additional...
Grand Opening of Ciao Bambini
Ciao Bambini is an interactive and immerse children's exhibit at The Magic House, the St Louis Children's Museum which officially opened to the public on Saturday, September 23, 2023. When Beth Fitzgerald, President of The Magic House, contacted our community a year and a half ago about this project, we were more than honored to participate.After 1...
Soon-to-open Roma's Italian Restaurant should be good addition to downtown Hutchinson
Details were promised last week about a new downtown Italian restaurant currently making plans to open in the former Julian's location, 216 N. Main, just south of the Santa Fe tracks. Another group had announced reopening but ran into problems, enabling the new leaseholders, Tony and Arda Demaj, to launch their plans and move to Hutchinson. Tony sa...
Mother Cabrini Shrine to celebrate day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus. In 2020, Gov. Jared Polis replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, in honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Catholic patron saint of immigrants. "Oh my gosh, blessed. The first woman in Colorado and USA, so we are more than happy t...
The graceful Italian opera L’amico Fritz is ready to charm
Join us at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (1301 5th St, Coralville, IA) for performances of L’amico Fritz at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Tickets are available through the Hancher box office, hancher.uiowa.edu or 1-800-HANCHER. L’amico Fritz (1891) is the second opera of composer Pietro Mascagni. He had b...
New Italian restaurant to open in LeClaire this fall
A familiar building has gotten new life in LeClaire. La Ragazza Tuscan Kitchen & Bar will open at 117 Cody Road this fall. The building was formerly home to Faithful Pilot, which closed in December after 30 years in business. Sisters Chandra Bock and Alicia Rolfes co-own the Stardust in downtown Davenport and are now venturing into the restauran...
Passport Day in Minneapolis October 20, 2023
In collaboration with the Honorary Consul in Minneapolis-St. Paul and with theItalian Cultural Center di Minneapolis/St.Paul (ICC), a 'Passport Day' has been announced for October 20th 2023 at the ICC in Minneapolis for the acquisition of biometric data for the purpose of issuing a passport, instead of going to the headquarters of the Consulate Gen...
Cabrini Shrine opens renovated chapel in time for Cabrini Day
After 10 months of construction, the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado will open its newly renovated and expanded chapel this week, just in time for a special Mass celebrating Cabrini Day on Monday, October 2. “We’re just thrilled,” JoAnn Seaman, the executive director of the shrine, told Denver Catholic. “And the chapel is so beautiful. So...
Review: Reliable Italian at Cibo Vino might be just the ticket for the corner of 11th and Jackson
It’s been a few years since I have been excited about eating on the corner of 11th and Jackson, one of those charming Old Market destinations that has the potential to draw diners like a moth to a flame. After two visits to Cibo Vino, the latest restaurant to take over the bay formerly occupied by The Collins, J’s on Jackson and Passport, color me...
Boulder’s Italian Dining Gems: Pasta, Pizza, and More!
Boulder, Colorado, is often regarded as a hidden gem among food enthusiasts. While it may not have the same Italian culinary reputation as cities like New York or Boston, Boulder’s food scene has its unique charm and exceptional Italian dining options. The city’s burgeoning reputation as a foodie destination can be attributed to several factors. Fi...