OFFICINA 189, “The Italian Shopping Experience” Opens on North Street
by Matt Conti OFFICINA 189, the Italian Shopping Experience, is a new boutique that has opened at 189 North Street in North Square, across from the Paul Revere House in Boston's North End. Officina translates from Italian to "workshop" and 189 is the address number on North Street. Owner Fabrizio Di Rienzo is from Milan and comes...
Pannese Society cultural dinner sold out
The recently re-organized Pannese Society did more than generate revenue and exposure last Thursday night during a dinner and fundraiser at Ciara Restaurant and Lounge. "We were sold out!" said Louis Spremulli, a Johnston resident who, along with his wife Carla, created excitement for the Pannese Society's rebirth after a trip to Panni, Fo...
Celebrate VIC's 30th Anniversary with a Festive Italian Dinner!
Below is a flyer describing the event. Below the flyer you can purchase tickets online. If you prefer to pay by check, send payment to: Vermont Italian Club - P.O. Box 3155 - Burlington, VT 05408-3155 Space is limited, so purchase your tickets early.Payment for tickets must be received by November 6, 2013. Member price $45. per...
Historic Torrington Sons of Italy building sold at auction
By Esteban L. Hernandez A historic building belonging to the Order of the Sons of Italy was sold at auction Thursday evening at City Hall, putting the future of the service club in question. The property on 34 Center St. sold for $61,000 to a bidder who asked not to be identified. The Concordia Lodge No. 20 had an opening bid of $...
Grimaldi's Pizza Expands In Woodbridge
by Frank Cohen Are well-established pizzerias from outside New Haven coming to the Elm City to prove themselves or to enjoy even greater "street cred" among kindred souls? We can't be certain. Some of it might even be push back against the expansion of the Frank Pepe brand. But with the opening of Colony Grill in Milford, Tarry Lo...
Southington Man To Be Honored By Italian-American Group
By Bill Leukhardt A local man who helped found the Southington Drive-In Committee and the Southington Italian-American Festival and now leads the park board will be this year's recipient of the top award of the local chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization group in America. Mike Fasulo, a 1977 graduate...
America’s Tenor Michael Amante to Perform in Malden, MA (Oct 10 - 6:30 pm)
by Lisa Cappuccio Michael Amante is a celebrated American singer and stage actor whose voice and presence has captivated audiences and critics around the world. He sings a repertoire that ranges from Broadway, American Standards, Gospel and Jazz to the soaring notes of High Opera. He has been called "The People's Tenor", been bill...
A Mano offers inventive Italian made by hand
By Brion O'Connor A Mano Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria is chef Antonio Bettencourt's latest vision for an authentic Italian eatery on the North Shore. This past fall, the Peabody native transformed his popular 62 Restaurant in the same Salem location on Wharf Street. "62 was always viewed as an expensive restaurant reserved for s...
La Motta’s Italian Specialties Brings Brunch to the South End
WHAT: Beginning March 2016, La Motta's Italian Specialties in Boston's South End begins brunch and gives the neighborhood the perfect reason to spring into the warmer months. La Motta will serve brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 3:00PM, with a $9.95 prix fixe reward for early-birds dining from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. Chef de Cuis...
MiVT: Leonardo's Gelateria
What a better way to toast to the hot temps than with a sweet cold treat that's made in Vermont. Things are moving at Leonardo's Gelateria in Barre. mLoris Carlo DePrato was born and raised in Italy in a family that was passionate about gelato - ice cream's Italian cousin. "My great grandpa started in mid-1800s," said Loris. When he...
New Haven Celebrates Its Italian Culture
by Lori Mack In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants moved into the Wooster Street area of New Haven, bringing with them the flavors and music of their homeland. This weekend, the city celebrates its Italian culture with a new event called Opera-Palooza. The New Haven Green's outdoor stage will showcase some of Connecticut's rising oper...
The History of Cannoli at North End Historical Society
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 6 p.m. Where: Nazzaro Community Center — 30 North Bennett St., Boston, MA [map] Join the North End Historical Society for a talk about the wonders of cannoli — a dessert that brings thousands to the North End each year. Michele Topor of the famed North End Market Tours will share the intriguing history of...