After an absence of almost a decade from the Houston restaurant scene, popular Italian chef Alberto Baffoni, former owner of Simposio restaurant, is back and manning the stove at a new restaurant called Mascalzone Ristorante Italiano in west Houston.   Because every home cook should know how to make one perfect Italian tomato sauce, Chef Baf...

The Italian Club of Dallas is hosting Festa Italia: Italian Festival & Bocce Tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday at John Paul II High School, 900 Coit Road. The family-friendly event will include Italian food and beverages, grape stomping, an Italian car show, folk dancing, children's games and the Festa Italia Bocce Classic. Teams can register...

ITALIAN TEACHER for Adult Classes Job descriptionPart time teaching position;Small classes (5 to 10 students);Flexible schedule and syllabus. Job applicant requirementsLanguages: Italian – native speaker or level C1 (Common European Framework)English – fluentSpanish – not required but preferableLaurea triennale or equivalent.Experience in teachin...

They're back! The Doko family, the original owners of beloved Tuscany Italian Bistro, have returned to Crowley bringing their authentic family recipes and excellent service back to town.   "Thank you for coming back," said Gary Green, who, along with his family, enjoyed fresh warm bread and mounds of homemade pasta, sauce and cheese Friday...

Si terrà il 24 maggio prossimo, alle 16.30, presso l'Auditorium comunale di Precenicco (Ud), un incontro aperto al pubblico con il prof. Mauro Ferrari, che interverrà sul tema "Orizzonti in Nanomedicina – Oncologia specializzata".   L'evento, presentato da Ivana Battaglia, responsabile Sistema bibliotecario Bassa friulana centrale, si aprirà...

The Italian countryside may seem farther than "Lago di Beltone" here in Bell County, but Nolan Creek Winery succeeded in whisking 50 patrons away to Italy's old country for a bountiful harvest celebration Sept. 12. The Italian Food and Wine Celebration featured exclusive wines presented by importer Daniel Rosenberg, of Empson USA, and wine distrib...

A shy young man wins the girl of his dreams, with a little help from a bottle. If only it were that easy in real life! Our production of this charming comedy is set in rural Texas in the 1930's. The opera was a favorite of both Pavarotti and Caruso and we're sure it will become yours as well. Sung in the original Italian with English surtitles. &n...

A group of citizens made a dreamy trip to Venice and back at last night's "Sotto Le Stelle Italiane," Under the Italian Stars, benefiting Texas Center for the Missing (TCM). Over 170 caring Houstonians came out to enjoy the lovely Italian ambiance and support Houston's 24/7 Amber Alert provider. The evening was held at the home of Stephanie &...

Da Roma a Houston in una Big Night all'insegna del Cinema e del Gusto. Un evento dai sapori e profumi tutti italiani. Condito dai racconti delle star che svelano i segreti del loro successo anche in cucina, e dalle immagini in mostra di un grande Paparazzo come Rino Barillari.   Un evento preparato con ingredienti scelti, sequenze e costumi...

by Teresa Gubbins   The Italian is here: Spezzo, a new fast-casual Italian restaurant in Plano that took over the old Uno Dué Go space, opens on May 7, with a user-friendly menu designed by consulting chef Tom Fleming, of Crossroads Diner fame.   Owner Rob Goldblatt says this is a soft opening "without much fanfare," but the full menu...