Italian-American Festival Opening Night Rocks Southington
by E. Richard Fortunato "It's a fantastic opening night, possibly a record breaking turnout, certainly the biggest in memory", said Italian-American Festival Chairman, Bill DellaVecchia. Co-chair, Bob Triano echoed the sentiments enthusiastically and said, "With the uncertainty of the cool and rainy morning, the weather shifted to very comfortable...
Crowds flock to Italian-American Festival
Italian and American flags lined Center Street as hundreds sampled local eateries, took their children on carnival rides , and browsed local vendors at the 10th annual Italian-American Festival Saturday. On the second day of the free three-day festival, which was held July 25 to 27 and was sponsored by Sons of Italy of Southington and UNIC...
Volturno chef Tim Russo crowned Worcester's Best Chef
After all the slicing and dicing, frying and sautéing, plating and tasting, Volturno sous chef Tim Russo was crowned Worcester's Best Chef on Sunday evening. He and two other judge favorites competed in an Iron-Chef style challenge as part of the 8th annual competition that draws the best chefs from the region to showcase their talents bef...
Connecticut Boxers Included In New Book
Long before "Rocky Balboa" and Sylvester Stallone of "Rocky" fame, there was a long list of Italian Americans in boxing, including a few from Connecticut. The three "local" guys, Middletown native and Hartford hero Guglielmo Papaleo, better known as "Willie Pep," Bridgeport's Luigi Buccassi, professionally known as "Lou Bogash" and Hartford's...
Mario Batali's Eataly Is Officially Coming to Boston's Prudential Center
by Marian White Earlier this spring, the Boston Globe reported that Eataly was close to signing a deal at Prudential Center in 2016. Now, according to a release sent from Boston Properties, we've confirmed that Mario Batali is indeed opening his 45,000 square foot Italian food emporium inside Back Bay's Prudential Center. A lease was signe...
Ballet founder to be Columbus Day mayor in Torrington
by Bruno Matarazzo Jr The founder of the Nutmeg Conservatory will be named Italian mayor for the day on Monday, Columbus Day. The Torrington Chapter of UNICO National and the city announced this week that Sharon Dante, executive director of the Nutmeg Conservatory, would be honored. In 2010, Marjorie Dante, left, was named Italia...
Arte italiana tesoro delle mansion di Newport esposta alla Armory di Park Avenue dalla Preservation Society
di Riccardo Chioni L'atteso appuntamento con la 59.ma edizione del Winter Antiques Show in svolgimento alla Armory Park Avenue ha visto protagonista la Preservation Society of Newport County che ha presentato una mostra intitolata "Newport: The Glamour of Ornament" con opere d'arte appartenenti a 8 storiche magioni.Per l'occasione alla Arm...
BOSTON RICORDA FRANCO MODIGLIANI
Nobel per l'economia nel 1985, morto a Cambridge nel 2003, Franco Modigliani sarà ricordato a Boston martedì prossimo, 9 aprile, con un evento promosso in suo onore dal Mit.
Portsmouth-Italy sister-city deal stirs trans-Atlantic tension
By Joey Cresta PORTSMOUTH — A proposed sister-city relationship with Santarcangelo has fallen apart after officials in the Italian town were apparently insulted by the city's handling of the situation. One local Italian called the development "one more affront to the Italian North Enders" of Portsmouth. The news from Italy is...
Sarino Costa, Radio show host, Italian-American leader, dies
WATERBURY — A popular radio show host, who sought to preserve Italian culture by sharing his knowledge of the country and its music, died Tuesday. Rosario "Sarino" Costa, who founded the show "Carosello Italiano" in 1991, died Tuesday. He was 88. Costa was known for his love of Italy — where he lived until he was 34 — and his local co...
Tutto Italiano-Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Tutto Italiano is coming! Bring your Italian car, motorcycle or just your love for Italian design. We welcome you to join us and appreciate the style and grace of Italian machinery at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and to celebrate the fiftieth birthday of Lamborghini! Tutto Italiano is a family friendly event, featuring activities such as face pai...
Dining Out with Bruce Newbury talks Cheeses of the Veneto presented at the Elms Masked Venetian Ball & what to expect this September at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
On Sunday August 4th, Bruce Newbury radio host of Newport's the Dining Out with Bruce Newbury show invited the Italian Trade Commission and Italian Cheese Expert Margaret Cicogna to his live broadcast at the Chanler Hotel at Cliff Walk to discuss the Italian Cheese Medley presented by Agriform at the Preservation Society of Newport County's much an...