Italian restaurant Santino's to open soon near Bay View
Santino's Little Italy, an Italian restaurant serving pizzas from a wood-burning oven, plans to open in two weeks at Bay View's northern edge, 352 E. Stewart St. Santo Galati said he expects it will open to the public Jan. 19 or 20; the exact date is expected next week, as is the finalized menu. Galati described the prices as moderate, startin...
Ferrari looks to Americans seeking $295,000 La Dolce Vita
For the crowd gathered at the MGM Grand casino in Detroit last weekend, chef Wolfgang Puck's lamb with mint-cilantro vinaigrette and wild-mushroom risotto were only the appetizer. The main draw was $8 million worth of cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. The $500-per-head event showed how the recovering U.S. economy has brough...
FIAT Brand North America Helps Make it Easy for Consumers to Purchase or Lease All-new 2013 Fiat 500e
FIAT Brand North America is helping to make it easy for California residents to purchase or lease the all-new 2013 Fiat 500e when the electric vehicle (EV) goes on sale in the Golden State this summer. The FIAT brand’s 500e retail plan addresses concerns that have typically prevented some consumers from purchasing or leasing EVs in the past, inclu...
Watch out, Rome
The Chicago-area business and community leader took the February elections by storm, racking up nearly 10,000 preferences in his bid to return to the Italian Senate. In the process, he helped propel his Partito Democratico to a resounding victory in North and Central America.
Chiusura Ufficio Corrispondente Consolare di Cincinnati (OH)
L'ufficio del Corrispondente Consolare di Cincinnati (OH) rimarra' chiuso fino al 29 Luglio. Per ogni eventuale aiuto, si prega cortesemente di contattare il Consolato d'Italia a Detroit. Fonte: Italian Consulate in Detroit
Marco’s Pizza Develops Company-wide Program of Accountability
Marco's Pizza, the fastest growing pizza company in the U.S., recently announced a new partnership with the people behind The New York Times' best-selling business book, "The Oz Principle to create a program that will maintain their culture as their company experiences record growth. The program will roll out nationally to Marco's Pizza's...
Exploring the Chicago tradition of Italian beef sandwiches
The Italian beef sandwich is a mouthwatering culinary masterpiece that shines in its simplicity. A basic Italian beef sandwich contains nothing more than thinly sliced beef marinated in its own juices, slowly simmered gravy and hearty bread to absorb the delectable juice. The final product might be dressed up with sweet peppers or Italian-style pic...
Roma Lodge Italian Festival 2014
Each Roma Lodge member is assigned only 8 books of raffle tickets. All members are expected to sell or buy the minimum of 8 books to help support our great Roma Lodge. The tickets are now available for pickup in the Hall of History. The Roma Lodge Festival Committee has met and reviewed areas of contributions for this year's fest...
Cubs players pushing Rizzo's Final Vote case
Cubs players were busy texting and submitting votes online Monday for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, one of five National League finalists for the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com Final Vote Sponsored by Experian. Even Cubs manager Rick Renteria checked Rizzo's name. "Hey, everybody better be voting for Rizzo," Renteria said Monday. "It'd be a gre...
Restaurant Notes: Cipollina set to deliver Italian flavors to Akron
Akron is getting its own rustic Italian trattoria when Cipollina opens next week. Laurie Bordonaro, owner of Guy’s Subs, an Akron standard since 1963, is opening Cipollina next door, at 6 Clinton St. Working with her is Jerry Clementi, a former Aroma owner and Buffalo restaurant veteran. The plan is to open March 9, as Local Restaurant Wee...
Farewell Message from the Director
by Andrea Raos Dear friends, cari amici,As my mission at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago draws to a close, it is with great pride that I reflect upon the past nearly two years, during which the Institute has been deeply engaged in the presentation of the finest examples of Italian culture. It has been a unique privilege serving a...
Calabria Imports Expecting Busy Day After Appearing on 'Chicago's Best
By Howard Ludwig Pat Roberto expects a busy day on Monday after being featured on WGN-TV's "Chicago's Best." The owner of Calabria Imports in Beverly was part of Sunday evening's episode that pinned a pair of North Side restaurants against two equally deserving spots on South Side. He said the show will now go into regular rotation on WGN's s...