Italian sidewalk market, deli to open in West Asheville
When Peter Affatato left Eric Scheffer's Savoy in 2002, he wanted to open the now-closed 28806 Deli to bring a taste of New York to West Asheville. That restaurant closed, but Affatato, who lived in New York for the first 21 years of his life, hasn't lost the taste for the deli-style sandwiches and prepared salads he sold there. In mid-Jul...
October proclaimed Italian American Heritage Month in Crestview
Mayor David Cadle has proclaimed October National Italian American Heritage Month in Crestview. Among observances, the local Order Sons of Italy lodge is hosting its annual pasta dinner. Richard A. Capozzola Lodge President Thomas Hughes Sr. said Cadle's proclamation followed Gov. Rick Scott's statewide proclamation. "Ties of Italy to Ame...
In the kitchen with Chef Alberto Varetto of Alberto’s on Fifth
by Lauren Daniels Thanks to a childhood aversion to school meals, Alberto Varetto's culinary career got off to an early start. After attending culinary school at age 14, he left his native Italy to work in acclaimed Washington, D.C., kitchens, including Galileo Ristorante. Two decades later, following a move to Southwest Florida t...
Pranzo in Sicilia at Il Circolo
Sunday, January 17, 2016. 1-3 pm. Join Il Circolo and Cafe Sapori owners, Fabrizio and Francesco, for a beautiful luncheon dedidated to the culinary traditions of Italy's Sicily region. Purchase your tickets online from this email and you will be redirected to our secure partner site, Black Tie South Florida, where your payment will be process...
Restaurant owner brings Italian recipes to Darlington, finds warm welcome
by Joe Perry Many years ago in the small Sicilian town of Carini, Vincenzo Monterosso watched his mother cook. He learned how to make olive oil and cheese on the family dairy farm run by his father, Salvatore, who also grew plump tomatoes. It was at the side of his mother, Giacoma Monterroso, though, where he learned slow-coo...
The VIII Italian Film Festival is here!
The VIII Italian Film Festival of Atlanta and its promoter, Claudio Di Persia, announce a full line up with seven new films and one documentary starting on opening night April 24th at 7:30 pm. The best productions of the current Italian Film season will be screened at the Plaza Theater from the 24th to the 27th of April. The full line up,...
Joseph Petracca, area developer and sports booster, dies at age 84 in Florida
Joseph Petracca made his name as a residential and commercial developer, helping to transform Akron's Merriman Valley into a commercial center and building dozens of other properties. Family members, however, say his earlier focus of coaching remained his great passion. "As much as he loved building," his son Mark said Thursday, "I thin...
Cafe Vico Serves Classic Italian, With an Occasional Twist
by Nicole Danna When you enter Cafe Vico in Fort Lauderdale, a handsome older gentleman with a slick of jet-black hair in a crisp starched chef's coat will no doubt greet you at the door. With a soft accent and a kind smile that creases his eyes behind black-rimmed glasses, he'll take each lady's hand, give it a quick kiss, and tu...
Davide’s authentic Italian
If you're going to lay claim to the terms "authentic" and "Italian" when talking cuisine, it helps when your bloodstock is bona fide, too. That's the case with Sicilian-born Davide Valenti, who has been at the helm of Davide Italian Café for the past five years after previously working for more than a decade at other Marco restaurants. ...
Weston resident receives Sons of Italy Inspiration Award
Richard DeVito Sr., of Weston, was recently honored with the Sons of Italy Inspiration Award at Boston's Sons of Italy's 28th annual Black Tie Ball in the ballroom of the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. The Sons of Italy Inspiration Award was given to DeVito for his business career as one Boston's most successful entrepreneurs. Three generation...
Cape Coral Italian American Club is homeless after getting boot
For 50 years, they've called the building their home away from home. Now the members of the Cape Coral Italian American Club can't meet there anymore, and the club's future is uncertain. The club is homeless after the building's new owner booted it from the premises last month. Club members can still visit the building — now renamed Cape C...
Italian Trade Commission to open Miami office in September
Italy is expanding its trade representation in Miami. The European nation of nearly 61 million people will open a a full-fledged office of the Italian Trade Commission at the Italian consulate in Miami starting in September, Italian officials said. The move comes as Italy posts record trade with the United States: $52 billion last yea...