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It took an Italian restaurant to bring Oktoberfest to Bethesda. The Piazza Beer Garden officially opened on Cesco Osteria's patio yesterday. It's a very attractive outdoor space – how many times do you get to say that in Bethesda? – with flowers on every table and colorful flower boxes hanging on the fence. Small lights are strung on trellises over...

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by Kara Baskin   A rep tells me that Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe has opened at 11 Board Alley, next to Bricco Panetteria. The shop sells more than 100 types of freshly made pasta, homemade sauces, homemade mozzarella, cured Italian meats and cheeses, olive oil, and vinegar.   There's also a sandwich menu with classic Italian, It...

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By Jean Bartlett On April 29, before the crowd arrived to celebrate the 40th year of the ever-popular Mazzetti's Bakery, Rudy and Julie Mazzetti sat together and looked around at all the flowers well-wishers had sent — bouquets filled with every color imaginable, bouquets with balloons.   Along with the Pacifica Tribune, there were a few ot...

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Sabato 11 ottobre, più che in California, qualcuno avrebbe tranquillamente pensato di trovarsi in Italia. A testimoniare questa sensazione bastavano i profumi e l'atmosfera che hanno trasformato la Pico House, storico edificio losangelino nel cuore di Downtown L.A., in una festa tricolore.   Il successo dell'ultimo Taste of Italy è stato cer...

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by Serena Perfetto   Aperitivo is an Italian word coming from Latin: in the ancient Rome, people used to have a glass of mulsum, a drink made of wine and honey to serve with the gustatio, the starters. Tradition of drinking a little wine before lunch was in use at least until the Middle Age, but only in the 20th century it has become a real...

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The Bronx has been home of many Italians during the XX century. It is impossible, for those who are interested in knowing the history of the Italian American community, to ignore this New York borough; as it is impossible not to feel Italy in Arthur Avenue, that somebody calls "the real Little Italy". It is here that we've met John Calvelli, now E...

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Al confine tra l’Umbria e la Toscana, c’è un posto dove nelle sere estive, quando si mangia all’aperto, qualcuno giura di sentire sferragliare l’armatura di Baldaccio, il fantasma che anima la vita dell’antico castello. Il luogo magico è il Castello di Sorci e Baldaccio è il capitano di ventura che per un po’abitò quei muri medievali: nel 1970 Pri...

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Dear friend of PI-Philly, It's almost time for our monthly social appointment! WHAT: PI-Philly's monthly Aperitivo. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to build and consolidate social and professional connections.    We ask our friends to contribute to our fundraising campaign with a small $5 admission fee to help co...

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If the only time you think of pulling that jar of balsamic out of the cupboard is when it's time to make a salad, you're missing out. This sweet and tangy vinegar is one of my favorite secret ingredients, and I've found all sorts of ways that its presence will perk up my everyday cooking.   1. To Finish Soups and Sauces: Balsamic and ripe summer...

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by Elisa Ung   The three-decade-old Italian restaurant Sorrento in East Rutherford has been purchased and its name will be changed to Su Di Noi, according to the new owner, Renaldo Mora.   He said that the new chef, Ciro Conti, had previously cooked at Girasole and Il Cortile in the city, and that the menu would still be Italian but w...

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