Italy still has more to offer North Americans, Eattiamo founders say
A team of young Italian entrepreneurs wants to bring lesser-known classic Italian goods, made by small producers for generations, to the US for the first time. Market data reports have been buzzing with information on how North Americans are expanding their flavor palettes and have acquired the taste for more 'exotic' food . The term, howe...
North Italia: Irvine’s shining Italian chain gives indie players a run for their pizza and pasta
"Does it feel like a chain?" my pal asks when I invite her to dine at North Italia, Irvine's slick, new, and noisy Italian hot spot. I can't lie, so I don't answer. I simply point out that North Italia's neighbors include Houston's, Lemonade, LA Fitness, and Mother's Market. Open since December, the restaurant occupies an easy-access spot in Park...
Carlucci Leads Italian-American Culture Celebration
State Sen. David Carlucci, D-Rockland-Westchester, led the annual Italian-American Day celebration in Albany on June 6. The celebration was in partnership with the New York Italian American Conference of State Legislators, of which Carlucci is also president. Italian-Americans from across the state gathered at the annual Albany confer...
The Gritty Italian Market Wants That Center City Sparkle
Business owners in the Italian Market have been talking about cleaning up the place for years, and now they seem to have landed on a solution. Earlier this month, City Councilman Mark Squilla introduced a resolution authorizing a hearing on a Business Improvement District for the area surrounding the storied 9th Street market. BIDs, s...
A Brief Sketch: Donatus Buongiorno
By Giovani di Napoli Donatus Buongiorno was born in Solofra, Avelino on November 11, 1865 to Maddalena (née Solimene) and Biagio Buongiorno. He went on to study art in Naples at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli, graduating in 1890. Two year's later the young artist emigrated to New York City, where he worked as a wallpaper designer an...
Frank De Santis
Frank De Santis, age 93, passed away on May 16, 2016. Frank proudly served in the U. S. Army as a Sergeant in the 264th Engineers Combat Battalion in Gen. Patton's army during WWII. He was discharged with 2 Bronze Stars. He attended the University of Detroit where he received a BS, an MA from Wayne State University and became a teacher, principal a...
Italian National Tourism Agency to invest €83 mn in new three-year plan
by Vincenzo Chierchia The state controlled Italian National Tourism Agency (ENIT) will open new offices in emerging markets: from China to the Arab Emirates, according to its new three year plan. Italy is going all-in on tourism. After years of budget cuts, the new plan will provide for €83 million of investments: €28 million in 2...
What’s It Like Being Black In Italy?
By Kai Lutterodt WHAT IS life like for black people living in Italy? Writer Kai Lutterodt recently spoke to Fred Kuwornu a Ghanaian-Italian filmmaker, writer and activist during a trip to London to find out. He was in the UK for a screening of his latest film Blaxploitalian: 100 years of Blackness in the Italian Cinema which explores...
Gervasi Vineyard lauded by USA Today
The folks with USA Today's www.10best.com and the website's readers are at it again, giving some love to area favorites. This time, Gervasi Vineyard in Canton got two shoutouts via the website's 10 Best Reader Choice Awards. The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard was ranked No. 7 as "Best Winery Restaurant in the Nation" and The Villas at Gervasi Vin...
OSIA to honor D’Amico, Bacci
The Order Sons of Italy in America's Grand Lodge of Illinois and Wisconsin will honor State Rep. John D'Amico as Humanitarian of the Year and Retired U.S. Army Colonel Renato (Ron) Bacci as Columbus Patriot at their 92nd annual Columbus Banquet on Oct. 8 at the Villa Brunetti in Franklin Park. (708-403-7822). John D'Amico was born June 12, 1962. A...
Print Bella Luna brings a ‘Taste of Italy’ to the Gulf Coast
Chef and restaurant owner, Guglielmo Ianni, has been serving people Italian cuisine for 40 years now. Prior to bringing the elegant yet resort-casual, Tuscan-style dining establishment, Bella Luna Italian Bistro, to Navarre, Guglielmo was already owner to Tuscany Italian Bistro in Destin, Ciao Bella Pizza in Miramar Beach, and Tuscany Bistro Bar &a...
Enoteca Rossa brings taste of Italy to Bellaire
For Bellaire residents and Enoteca Rossa co-owners Michael May and Barry Gomel, rejuvenating the Bellaire staple is a venture into authentic Italian food and a community togetherness. May and Gomel opened Rossa nine months ago after purchasing the restaurant from its previous owner. Since then, they've hired chef Roberto Crescini, from Northern It...