Pasta fans were quick off the mark on Monday, as Olive Garden sold out of its exclusive unlimited dining passes in less than two hours. The US restaurant chain offered 1,000 customers the chance to snap up a $100 pass that will allow them to eat as much as they like between 22 September and 9 November, for its never ending pasta bowl promotion. &...

This is your once a year opportunity to support Il Circolo in a BIG way!Each season we celebrate Il Circolo's growth and achievements at our annual gala by recognizing and honoring a distinguished person who has contributed to the enhancement of the community.   The proceeds from the gala make it possible to continue our ongoing commitment t...

Italian Grill in the shopping center on the north-east corner of 58th Avenue and 20th Street was one of the first restaurants we visited upon moving to Vero Beach several years ago. Coming from New Jersey, we newbies derived comfort from the familiar taste of tangy tomato sauce found in its southern Italian-style dishes. But there was more to...

Get ready to put the beer down and grab a plate cause CafĂ© Prima Pasta Celebrates National Ravioli Day this Thursday, March 20th! Take a load of the tastiest pasta in Miami with complimentary pasta bites throughout the night.   The critically acclaimed Italian spot is celebrating with free home made ravioli bites on Pasta's biggest night! Ca...

2243 i voti validi a Miami, tutti per "L'Italia siamo anche noi" unica lista in corsa alle elezioni del Comites. I nomi degli eletti. Tomasello Flavia 279, Cornacchia Barbara 272, Yanes Laura 202, Sassi Cesare 199, Caputo Gino 156, Pizzioli Sergio 140, Dimarco Santo 134, Merlo Michele Maria 132, Nodica in Navarro Roselyn 126, Garufi Giuseppe...

Just in time for the holidays, a new Sarasota company is bringing the taste, tradition and style of Italy to America with a new website focused entirely on fresh-baked amaretti, the Mediterranean country's trademark cookie.   Mia Bella opened its virtual doors in October, offering six amaretti cookie varieties baked to order daily and using...

Founded in 1966, the Cape Coral Italian American Club is breathing new life into its membership with more weekly activities and an executive chef. President Cathy Sangiovanni explained that the club was on the verge of closing last year due to financial challenges. Elected in November, she hopes to turn things around for the group, saving what her...

By Craig Davis New Florida Panthers owner Vincent "Vinnie" Viola said he has one objective in mind and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen. "We are committed to provide the resources to the Florida Panthers necessary to win the Stanley Cup." Viola, a Brooklyn native who rooted for the Rangers since 1963, pointed to Thursday's signin...

by Gloria Burns   Figurella USA, the unique body reshaping center from Italy, recently celebrated its second anniversary in Coral Gables, 1600 Ponce de Leon Blvd., and opened a new location in Pinecrest, 12693 S. Dixie Hwy. A cocktail reception at Segundo Muelle Restaurant inside the landmark Hotel St. Michel provided a beautiful settin...

by Jay Heater   As Patrick Tobin did his best Frank Sinatra to "My Way," a line of people waited patiently in front of a booth serving up spaghetti and clam sauce, sausage and peppers and meatball sandwiches. Right next door at Festa Italiana in Greenbrook on Saturday was Nino Ledi, a sixth-generation baker who was selling a selection o...