One of St. Louis' most talented chefs works in the Cheshire's basement. Time to let Basso's big dog bark
To enter Basso you descend a broad, curving stairwell into a cavernous basement. Gas lamps flicker along the wall, casting long, dancing shadows on the diners seated in the booths beneath them. Is it 1897? No. The massive bar at the center of the dining room is a wholly modern creation, with sleek liquor bottles and a distinctive tap handle for eac...
Italian ambassador visits University of Mary
The Italian ambassador to the United States visited North Dakota for the first time Wednesday, stopping at the University of Mary to share his vision for trade potential between the two nations and highlight cultural exchanges. Claudio Bisogniero told dozens gathered in the U-Mary business school auditorium that Italy needs economic growth...
Bart Saracino Sr., founder of the Bartolino's Italian restaurants, dies at 85
By Valerie Schremp Bart Saracino Sr. came to America from a small farming town near Rome with $7 in his pocket, a suitcase of clothing, and a willingness to learn and give. Over the decades, he would raise four sons and become the Bart of the Bartolino's Italian restaurants: Bartolino's South in south St. Louis County and Bartol...
Need People For Festival Italiano In September
by Italian American Business Association We have several volunteers but need more. September is almost here and the big Italian Festival is the 10th & 11th which is right around the corner! As we have done every year, we will have a booth at Festival Italiano which is held at the Belmar Shopping Center. It's a lot of fun!! Festival Ita...
Bill Emmott on US tour with his new documentary on Italy stops in St. Louis, Detroit, New York, Philadeplhia
Bill Emmott, former editor of The Economist, will be in St. Louis to present his documentary Girlfriend in a coma, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Washington University's Steinberg Auditorium. After the screening, Mr. Emmott will discuss and answer questions about his documentary which deals with the current political and economic crisis...
Miss Italian Saint Louis 2014
by Marianne Peri-Sack The selection of Miss Italian St. Louis and Miss Junior Miss Italian St. Louis was held at an annual pageant on Sunday, July 27, at St. Ambrose Church basement. The requirements included being of ¼ Italian descent and submission of an essay on the subject – "Why do I want to be crowned Miss Italian St. Louis...
Jethro's owner plans new Italian eatery
by Patt Johnson Restaurateur Bruce Gerleman is adding an Italian eatery to his list of restaurants in the Des Moines metro. By year's end, Gerleman expects to open Jethroni Pepperoni, a casual Italian restaurant that will be located in the former Pizza Hut on Adventureland Drive in Altoona. "There will be no barbecue at this...
You Are Invited! Register For The Annual Meeting at the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis
All members are invited to the annual meeting of the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Join us to learn about our achievements for this year, exciting plans for next year and meet fellow members! This year we are honored to have WCCO TV co-anchors, Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello in attendance. We wish to recognize Frank...
This Week In Range History
By Cindy Kujala The first meeting of the Trentini Tirolesi del Minnesota, Stella del Nord was held on June 14, 1995. "We hold dear to our heritage, because we firmly believe that embracing our past enlivens our present and leads to a wonderful future," the club says. Today, 20 years later, the club continues to embrace its past. Founders...
Franco Corso Headlines Iowa’s Italian American Heritage Festival
The Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa is proud to announce that Franco Corso will headline this year's entertainment lineup, backed by a full 9-piece orchestra. With a voice that melts hearts and instills passion, Franco Corso, The Voice of Romance, is the newest Italian singing sensation in America. His distinctive and powerful baritone...
Boston Author: Read, Meet and Greet!
It is our pleasure to announce the visit of Italian American author, Christopher Castellani! Chris is the recipient of a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship award, and we are pleased to have planned a two-part event. Those who register for the book club can read Chris' most recent novel, "All This Talk of Love", and discuss it at the ICC on Thursday, May 29...
Give to the Max Day - Nov. 13, 2014
Dear Friend of the Italian Cultural Center, We ask for your support on Give to the Max Day, this Thursday, November 13, 2014. Billed as the "Great Minnesota Give Together", this is a day for all of us to support those organizations that inspire us individually and speak to us as a community. As we continue to promote the best of Italian...