Mirabito’s Italian Restaurant opens in North Liberty
North Liberty's newest Italian restaurant is a true family affair. "It's Mirabito's on the building and Mirabitos inside the building," owner and chef Gregg Mirabito said. Mirabito's Italian Restaurant opened in the former Subway location in November after a three-month remodeling. "I'm blessed I have a wife and family that suppo...
Luigi's opens in Scottsbluff
From pasta to pizza, those around the panhandle hoping to eat some authentic Italian cuisine now have the opportunity. Luigi's in Scottsbluff is open to serve up food that many believe is hard to find in the area. Owner Nick Trziu says the family-owned business started in Texas and began to move north. This is the second location that the...
Versace returning to the Gold Coast
Iconic Italian fashion house Versace is opening a store on Rush Street in the Gold Coast, highlighting how the boundaries of luxury shopping continue to expand in the downtown neighborhood. Versace plans to open a two-level, 5,000-square-foot space on the east side of Rush Street, just north of Walton Street, confirmed Luke Molloy and Dann...
MADGI helps Italian coffee leader bring taste of America to new offices
Montroy Andersen DeMarco (MADGI) and the Turin, Italy-based studio aCd architetti, have completed the U.S. headquarters office and showroom of the global coffee supplier and equipment manufacturer, Lavazza. Located at 120 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, the 15,000 s/f office occupies the entire 27th floor of the building. MADGI's office colla...
Secret Rome: lesser-known attractions, bars and restaurants
Why do the long haul down to Pompeii and Herculaneum when you have this wonderful alternative just outside the city? A half-hour hop on the commuter train to Ostia brings you to Ostia Antica, the impressively preserved port of the ancient city. The Med is now two miles away but for well over 600 years, until its decline in the fourth century AD,...
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano
The history behind the Swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano is historical and religious. The beauty of it all has developed over the years to include many diverse groups that come together on this day to celebrate these small feathered wonders and the feast day of Saint Joseph. In the 1930’s, it began as a school carnival t...
Paisano’s fills need for authentic Italian deli
Terrill Street Discount Beverage has been quenching Rutland's thirst since 1983. A family-owned business run by father Joe Coloutti and sons, Bob and Mike, the store recently expanded its services in order to ease its patrons' hunger too. Here Bob Coloutti discusses the new Paisano's Italian Kitchen. What is the nature of your business? ...
Bensonhurst looks to hold Weekend Walks this July
By Paula Katinas A major Bensonhurst shopping strip will turn into an outdoor plaza – where vehicular traffic will be banned and foot traffic will be welcomed – for two days in July if an application filed with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) by a community service organization is approved. The Federation of Italian A...
Trattoria L'incontro Chef Opening Italian Eatery in Hunters Point
The chef behind acclaimed Italian eatery Trattoria L'incontro will be heading up the kitchen of a new restaurant in Long Island City that's set to open next month.Rocco Sacramone, who opened the Zagat-rated Trattoria L'incontro in 1999, is teaming up with Tommy Demaras — owner of Astoria restaurant and lounge Cavo — to open Maiella on the Long Isla...
Italy beyond the tourist traps
by Joshua Barone John Hooper says he is often a little puzzled by Italy. "It's a country that seems to be all on the surface, but actually a lot of things are hidden," said Hooper, author of "The Italians," a cultural study of the country that was published by Viking recently. "That can be at times sinister, but it can also...
Simona De Rosa - Live Performance
You are cordially invited to attend a special live performance by Italian jazz singer, Simona De Rosa this Saturday evening, May 9th at the Italian American Museum. Simona De Rosa is the new Mediterranean jazz voice in the United States. My Travel is the title of her debut recording, a project conceived and developed with Gennaro Esposito. &n...
Pep’s Bake Shop & the Italian Bakery
By Cindy Kujala Joe and Bette Prebonich have been in the bakery business for over 50 years. Joe started working for the Italian Bakery – which was established in 1905 – while Geno and Guido Marcaccini owned the business. Then in 1986, Joe and Bette became the owners when they purchased the business. The Virginia, MN mainstay is lo...