MOA Adds Italian Eatery Zio Cucina To 3rd Level Dining Options
Adding to its ever-growing number of eateries, the Mall of America introduced Zio Cucina & Bar Friday. The Italian concept restaurant sits next to Burger Burger on the third level of South Avenue, the site of the former Kokomo's Island Café. Just outside of the food court near both a fast-casual burger and pizza place, Zio Cucina offe...
Italian Eatery serves up success story in Minneapolis
The details are unimportant, but let's just say that my first encounter with Italian Eatery was not a favorable one. That was in January, and I stayed away, for months. Then a friend began to extol its virtues. Admittedly, this person's notion of red sauce barely exceeds ketchup and hot water. So when a food-obsessed cousin began to gush —...
All-Star: AS Roma captain Francesco Totti insists All-Star Game is no mere preseason test
The AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 31 (9 pm ET, ESPN/UniMas/TSN/RDS, live chat on MLSsoccer.com) will be stop number one on a three-game preseason swing through North America for Serie A's AS Roma, but one club legend insists that the quality of talent on the field – on both sides – will make the encounter much more than a simple preseason frie...
Danilo Gallinari Injury: Updates on Nuggets Forward's Recovery from Knee Surgery
It has been quite some time since NBA fans saw Danilo Gallinari on the basketball floor, but he was on the practice court Thursday as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered in April of 2013. Gallinari has been working out with the Denver Nuggets' strength and conditioning staff, but he will likely train with the Italian nati...
RIP, Joe Ciancio, a Denver icon
On Monday, the Denver lodge of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America held its annual golf tournament at Willis Case in North Denver, and it was named in honor of Joe Ciancio Jr. That was appropriate for many reasons. Ciancio, the long-time manager of Denver Parks and Recreation, is an icon in the city and especially in the Italian-Amer...
Italian American Club Makes Thousands of Meatballs for Fundraiser
Members of Duluth's Italian American Club were hard at work Tuesday making many, many meatballs. The club was prepping for its annual Spaghetti Dinner at the American Legion. By the end of the day Tuesday, they would be making about 60 gallons of sauce and 2,000 meatballs. "We have special spices that we put into our meatballs," said Jim Carr...
Il Foro has culinary prowess for classic staying power
When people talk about Il Foro (formerly the Forum Cafeteria) and the Lexington in St. Paul, they say things like: "My grandma used to take me there." Well, after a first look, we are pleased to announce that people are probably going to continue to say such things, for generations to come. When restaurateurs Josh Thoma, Jack Riebel, and L...
Italian artist featured at SMSU’s Whipple Gallery
By Cindy Votruba Retired Southwest Minnesota State University art professor Ed Evans worked for several years to bring the work of Italian artist Giovanni Lombardini to Marshall. "It is an excellent art and cultural opportunity for the people of southwest Minnesota, South Dakota and northern Iowa to see works of this renowned artist," Evans...
Sarto's tailors fine Italian dining in Denver's Jefferson Park neighborhood
By William Porter With its deep roots in Denver's Italian-American community, North Denver was long known for restaurants that tapped that culture. Most were red-sauce rooms that drew on the southern part of Europe's high-heeled "boot." But with changing demographics, some of the most venerated places closed, including Pagliacci's in...
Italian Film Festival 2015 is here!
Dear Italian film enthusiasts, Mark your calendars for four days of extraordinary Italian cinema during the ICC's 7th Annual Italian Film Festival! The IFF takes place February 26 through March 1 at the St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis (115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414). In addition to an incredible lineup of award winning films, w...
L'opera italiana: ICC Partnership with the Minnesota Opera
The Italian Cultural Center is happy to announce that we have renewed our partnership with the MN Opera! ICC members can attend opera at a 10% discount.Minnesota Opera Celebrates 50 years!!The 2012-2013 SeasonDOUBT by Douglas J. Cuomo; Libretto by John Patrick Shanley. Sung in English HAMLET by Thomas, based on Shakespeare's classic. Sung in Frenc...
Sponsor a film for the IFF!
We would like to announce the 6th annual Italian Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from March 6- 9, 2014. Our committee members and volunteers are busily preparing for a very special 6th edition of the popular festival, and there are many exciting new details to share this year. The festival will begin when our first film, "Cuor...