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On Feb. 28, a hearing was held on a bill before the Public Services Committee of the Tennessee state legislature for the adoption of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in lieu of Columbus Day, which is currently recognized by the state. The committee hearing was held at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in downtown Nashville. The bill is sponsored by new...

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Cocozza American Italian marked its “official” opening Wednesday with the unveiling of artwork by two Memphis artists — Stacy Kiehl and Emily LaForce. Deni Reilly, who owns Cocozza with her husband, Patrick, said the commissioned art features “bold colors, inspiration from a ‘found’ recipe book, and an imagining of ‘the dinner we wish happened.’” W...

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It’s 9 a.m. and Rudi Grisanti has already been in the kitchen for an hour. “Gettin’ things prepped,” he says, “seeing what we need. Mario just went and got groceries. Mario is his son and the most recent owner of Dino’s Grill, which has occupied this storefront on the corner of Tutwiler and McLean in Midtown Memphis since 1973. Little has changed i...

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The Monday after the Super Bowl has traditionally been one of the least productive work days in the U.S., research over the years has suggested. So, one state is proposing to give most workers the day off. A bill proposed in Tennessee by state Sen. London Lamar and Rep. Joe Towns Jr. suggests the Columbus Day holiday be nixed and replaced with a da...

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It was great to be back at Italian Winterfest. This is the event where you can eat ravioli, spinach, and other Italian dishes while drinking vino and listening to the strains of Nino Rota’s “Love Theme from The Godfather.” Winterfest, held January 15th at St. Benedict at Auburndale, made its grand return in style. “First time in three years,” says...

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A taste of Ohio is coming to Knoxville when DiCarlo's Pizza opens its first Tennessee location this year. The Ohio-based pizza restaurant is planning to open at 524 S. Gay St. where KoPita was before it moved across the street in the Embassy Suites hotel. The pizza shop submitted its application to the Design Review Board for neon signs, which will...

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World-renowned Italian-American coach John Noce, already an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame Inductee, received the prestigious Lefty Gomez Award at this year’s ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet in Nashville, Tennessee on January 6, 2023. In addition to being a coach in Parma and Novara, he served on the Team Italy coaching staff f...

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From the main floor of the luxe Four Seasons Nashville, Mimo Restaurant and Bar makes a dramatic statement. Spacious and modern, posh yet relaxed, its lounge, impossibly long marble bar and elegant dining room stretch along First Avenue with a wall of windows overlooking Riverfront Park. Against that backdrop, the lights along the Cumberland River...

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Memphis has a diverse culinary scene and offers a variety of cultural festivals. Whatever your mood is, Memphis has food that’ll satisfy any craving. One of the standout festivals in the 901 includes the Italian Winterfest. After taking a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festival is back and bigger than ever.  Tony Barrasso, founder of t...

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Since it opened in August 2020, Yolan, the Italian eatery at The Joseph hotel in Nashville, has maintained a reputation as one of downtown's most recognizable fine dining experiences. Diners can opt for a five- or eight-course tasting menu or order a la carte — or both. Specialties include pastas crafted in house and fresh meat and seafood amplifie...

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