Ciao, Johnny Shoes
"È finita la canzone," the song is over: it was the first quote by Johnny Shoes Cammarata that I ever put on television; many more followed. The year was 1998, and I — 31 and hungry for the spotlight — had just begun telling Italian and Italian American stories for RAI, the Italian national TV network I still work for today; Johnny, then i...
Santarpio’s Pizza: Eastie’s Finest
From the rusted green overpass of Route 1A in Eastie, passersby catch a glimpse of perhaps the most iconic landmark in all the city — the unchanged and seemingly only remaining joint with an old school atmosphere that is so categorically "Boston." Santarpio's — referred to as "Santaaapio's" or "Tarps" by locals — is not only hailed as Bost...
Food and Culture: The Italian Experience
Siena, ItalyThis innovative 2-week study abroad program will be a faculty-led experience to one of the most beautiful and culturally significant regions in the world — Tuscany, Italy. The course will be an intensive, full-immersion academic and cultural exploration centered on the theme of Food and Culture in the perfectly preserved, magical mediev...
Votto Vines Unveils Imported Wine Incubator Program
Votto Vines Importing, a rapidly expanding wine importing and marketing company, has announced the launch of a new incubator program to formalize and streamline its processes for importing wines into the United States. The program will establish a standardized system for reviewing and evaluating wines not currently in the U.S. market, incl...
Mario Batali’s Eataly may come to Boston
Boston could be getting its own version of Eataly, celebrity chef Mario Batali's wildly popular Manhattan food emporium that combines restaurants and a vast gourmet market to recreate the bustling experience of an Italian piazza. The Eataly concept was introduced in Turin six years ago by businessman Oscar Farinetti, who partnered with Bat...
Scholarship: The Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island
The Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island (IAHS) will award scholarships to students of Italian American descent who demonstrate high potential and who intend on furthering their education full time at a U.S. college or university. To determine the winners, a scholarship lottery drawing will be utilized for applicants meeting...
For tasty northern Italian fare and old-school classics, Hugs
By John Golden Hugs Italian Restaurant, as its name might suggest, was an inviting and charming place to dine. Even though a few dishes were disappointing, the overall dining experience was enjoyable. The service was very attentive and gracious, and the décor, though fitted out in predictable Italianate kitsch, was bright and cheerful. Regarding...
Angela Carella: Stamford natives press true look at Italians in America
Some 130 years ago Italians began to arrive in America in significant numbers. Perhaps because they came in surges and many were poor farmers or laborers with little education, desperate for work, many were stereotyped as less than intelligent, as buffoons or criminals. Like immigrants from other places, they were marginalized. But th...
Italian-American actor Dan Lauria played football at SCSU
By Ann Nyberg One of the most gracious actors, Italian-American Dan Lauria played the dad on "The Wonder Years" and Vince Lombardi on stage. He's also an author of children's books, but did you know he played football for Southern Connecticut State University? "How do you get from the gridiron to becoming an actor?" we asked. "Wh...
Springfield’s Italian-American community shows pride in heritage
by Kait Walsh Springfield's rich Italian heritage was on full display in the city's South End Sunday. 22News spoke with proud Italian Americans as they honored Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For Italian-Americans in Springfield's South End, the Madonna and Baby Jesus represent more than their Catholic faith: they signify family and co...
Columbus Day celebration fills Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
by Edd Cote Shrewsbury Street is usually full of people heading out to the cluster of restaurants and bars, but on Sunday it was also packed with people watching the popular Columbus Day Parade. Henry J. Camosse Jr., was the grand marshal of the 21st Columbus Day Parade in the city. Camosse is the president of local masonry manufactur...
Figli d'Italia holds Columbus Halloween dinner/party in Saugus
By Neil Zolot More than 100 people enjoyed the Figli d'Italia (Order of the Sons of Italy) Christopher Columbus Halloween dinner and party at the Knights of Columbus last Saturday. "It raises money for charitable donations and scholarships in Saugus, Lynn and Lynnfield," local Chapter President Janis Stanziani said of the 25-year annual event...