Provolino, affordable Italian restaurant, opening in South Hampden in coming weeks
With the opening of Provolino, a cost-accessible, neighborhood Italian restaurant in Denver’s Hampden South, less than a month away, co-owner and chef Jeff Schwing took time to reflect on his unorthodox journey to get to this point. Schwing helped open Michelin-starred chef Ludo Lefebvre’s French eatery Chez Maggy as chef de cuisine, after previous...
Piccoli Dolci brings Italian treats to The Heartland [replay]
“I’m passionate about the idea that food should not just nurture our body, but should connect us with the land where the ingredients are from. Food should respect and value the techniques of the farmers that are growing those ingredients and the food should also highlight the creativity and the skills of the cooks that are transforming these ingred...
Seven decade old Glorioso’s Italian Deli
Glorioso’s Italian deli an Brady Street has been a constant in the city for almost 80 years, serving the Milwaukee community. Now, the deli is expanding its space while staying true to family roots. The new location at 1011 E. Brady Street now boasts a catering division, culinary center, bakery and event space. Upholding family tradition, Michael G...
Italian restaurant Mangiamo returning to former East Hills location
After six years as the home of restaurant and event space Paddock Place, a historic mansion in Grand Rapids’ East Hills neighborhood is returning as Italian restaurant Mangiamo, which originally opened in 2005. Mangiamo, a Gilmore Collection restaurant, is returning on January 10 at 1033 Lake Drive SE with a new look and atmosphere that Gilmore Chi...
Detroit Institute of Arts Debuts Exhibit on Early Italian Renaissance Bronze Sculptors
The Detroit Institute of Arts is debuting “Guests of Honor: Masterpieces of Early Italian Renaissance Bronze Statuettes,” a history-making exhibition that showcases four Italian Renaissance bronze statuettes from the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, marking the first time these four statues are on display together as a quartet and on view in the Unite...
Italian American Society of Kenosha celebrates 100 years
The Italian American Society of Kenosha celebrated its 100th anniversary Sunday. The organization held a celebration luncheon and fundraiser at the Italian American Club, 2217 52nd St., for members and non-members. Attendees dined on pasta and examined old photographs and documents detailing the society's history. "It's pretty unbelievable that we'...
Groppi's Food Market is getting new owners. The Italian grocery opened in Bay View in 1913
Groppi's Food Market, a longtime Bay View neighborhood fixture, is getting new owners. Brothers Casey and Ryan Foltz have agreed to purchase the business, 1441 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee, from John and Anne Nehring, who've owned the store for 20 years. That transaction could close by year's end once the new owners secure a city tavern license for t...
Alex Caruso’s genius is being wasted on hopeless Chicago Bulls
It is almost impossible to successfully defend Kevin Durant. Even at 35 years old, the superstar forward has one of the most advanced scoring arsenals in the league, a near 7-footer with deep range and soft touch on his jumper who can shoot over defenders with a hesi pull-up jimbo whenever he wants. Alex Caruso drew the assignment against Durant wh...
Cent' Anni, an Amaro-Focused Cocktail Lounge, to Open This Month in Little Italy
A long-simmering project in Little Italy will soon take flight. Cent’ Anni (12401 Mayfield Rd.), a posh little cocktail bar that has been in the works for some time, is expected to open in late November. Located in the rear of the building immediately west of Valerio’s, the speakeasy-style lounge will be a celebration of all things Italian. “I live...
"Quantum Garage," the new and innovative Laboratory in Batavia (IL) directed by Italian Anna Grassellino
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 6, at the FermiLab in Batavia, near Chicago, for the "Quantum Garage," the new and innovative Laboratory of the Super Conducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS) directed by Italian Anna Grassellino. The ceremony, which was attended by more than 300 scientists from the FermiLab's partner cou...
An elegant Italian restaurant opens on one of Cincinnati's most beautiful blocks
One thing's for sure – Razzo, which opened on Oct. 18, is a great-looking restaurant. Cherry wainscoting recalls classic Brooklyn red sauce joints. Framed Cinzano ads and Italian travel prints decorate the walls and, most strikingly, a sleek neon red sign announces the name of the restaurant (Razzo is the Italian word for rocket) above the bar. All...
Pompeii and the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Relive in Chicago Exhibition
Nearly two thousand years ago, in 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was trapped in a time capsule by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Practically forgotten, it began to be unearthed in the 1700s, when the King of Naples, Charles of Bourbon, gave impetus to the excavations. The amphitheater, the villa of Cicero and the temple of Isis were uncovered. Soon,...