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Taking over the space formerly home to Bellino Trattoria Siciliana in the Pearl District, Nicoletta & Beppe’s is getting ready to roll out its first manicotti with a preview party on July 6, followed by dinners with limited menus each night this weekend. On July 11, the restaurant will officially throw open the doors to serve lunch and dinner Tuesd...

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Hive Modern in Portland's Pearl District hosted a VIP open house with Patrizia Moroso on June 1. The intimate event was well attended by the city's creative community. In addition to key furniture Morosopieces, the catered Italian menu and flowing Prosecco added to the ambience. Patrizia Moroso's warm and outgoing personality invited conversation w...

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Festa Italiana returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square, " Portland's Piazza" August 24-26, 11am to 11pm. Get ready for nonstop Italian! Italian Food, Entertainment, Vendors, Opera and 2 Wine/Beer Gardens For Entertainment we will feature two large bands. Ray Massa's EuroRhythms, from Dublin Ohio is an Italian American show band that will have you on y...

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Scuola Italiana di Portland announces the appointment of Alessandra Gardino Montgomery as board president and Robert Morse, Sally Hudson, and Melissa Egizio Slechta as new board directors. Departing president and founding member, Grazia Solazzi, has been named Founder and Board President Emeritus for her significant role in establishing and leading...

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Why is the opera La bohème still so culturally relevant to modern audiences? While the Bohemian lifestyle of Paris in the 1830’s was the spark for the opera by Puccini, the cultural influence of that earlier movement continues until the present in more modern forms like Boho (short for Bohemian). Why is this opera one of the top 5 most popular oper...

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On March 25, Carina Lounge opened in the venue that was home to Basta’s Trattoria and Bar for the past 25 years, at 410 NW 21st Ave., and Eater photographer Dina Avila returns with photos of the new look in the gallery above. The bar area adds swagger with brown-leather bar stools and a lush leafy theme, and overall, the restaurant has been brighte...

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On September 5, 2017, the Italian School of Portland will officially open the doors on its new, Italian language kindergarten program.  It is the first such program in the state of Oregon.  Classes will be held at the school’s NW Portland location, 1542 NW 14th Ave, which also houses the preschool and playgroup programs. The half-day program is Mon...

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We’re hiring a part-time Program Coordinator.  Italian language skills are helpful, but not required to apply for this position.  To apply, please email resume and references to [email protected]. PURPOSE:  This position supervises administrative staff and oversees management of daily school operations.  Works closely with administrative staff, teache...

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By John Gottberg Anderson Portland has become well-known as a destination on the national food-and-wine map. Widely regarded as the seminal home of farm-to-table cuisine, it has in the past 20 years earned a reputation for creative fine dining that far exceeds the size of the metropolis.   That culinary scene has since spread beyond Portlan...

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by Tonya Russo Hamilton   "We do not remember days, we remember moments." This quote by Italian poet, Cesare Pavese embodies the passion of Alessandra Gardino Melchiori Ranghiasci, a.k.a. Ale to her friends in Portland. Alessandra creates compelling moments for her guests during her tours and events at the Ranghiasci Palace (of which she is...

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