Boston-style pizzas still satisfy at Nicolitalia's Pizzeria
Now, I know for most of you -- and us -- Nicolitalia's, at 2295 N. University Parkway, isn't exactly new on the block, know what I mean? Still, they're worth a mention for their good ol' classic, Boston-style pizza. We started off with some breaded raviolis -- with housemade marinara sauce -- that were surprisingly good; crunchy and season...
Sons of Italy Valentine dinner Feb. 13
Son's of Italy, Amerigo Vespucci Lodge No. 1814's annual Valentine Dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at St. Mary's Parish Center and as a bonus this year Mario Cianflone will be strolling around the dining room playing Italian music on his accordian. Dinner will include spaghetti in red sauce, homemade Italian meatball...
Borracchini's signature frosting takes the cake
Borracchini's Bakery was chosen as the bakery with the BEST CAKES by voters of Western Washington in the 2016 Best of Western Washington Contest. The place that's a Seattle birthday tradition is having a big one of their own this year. "This is our 95th year in business. I have worked in this building since I was five years old. Becau...
ISSNAF Seattle Chapter 2013 Fall Meeting
ISSNAF Seattle Chapter is pleased to announce the 2013 Fall Meeting, that will take place at the Bellevue Arts Museum (510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004) on Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2013. Also this time, thanks to the generosity of the BAM, attendees will have the chance o access for free the exhibit "A World of Paper, A World of Fashion: Isabelle...
Danilo Gallinari hopes to be back by training camp, but no guarantee
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is still recovering from two surgeries on his left knee, but said at Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy, that he is hopeful that he will be fully cleared to play by the start of training camp in September, via NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper. Gallinari is still recovering from two operations on his left knee t...
Fabio Viviani comes to Seattle
Fabio is coming to town. No, not that Fabio. It's Chef Fabio Viviani made famous from his appearances on Top Chef and a host of other television appearances. And by his lovely Italian accent which opens hearts, minds and mouths to delicious food. He'll be appearing at the University District Book Store on Monday, December 8th at 2pm to sig...
25th Festa Italiana Portland!
This is our 25th Festa Italiana Portland so we are going to celebrate it in a special way! The event takes place in "Portland's Piazza" Pioneer Courthouse Square. We will have Italian Music, Wine/Beer Gardens, Vendors, Dancing and plenty of Italian Food. A great celebration of Italian American culture in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Come join t...
You Know What's Capable of Melting the Seattle Freeze? Seattle's Biggest Pizza Pie.
I first called Italian Family Pizza a few years ago, when they were downtown on First Avenue. "Do you guys deliver to Pioneer Square?" "Nah," came a woman's voice, audibly steeped in Philly cheesesteaks and padded by the cacophonous hum of a busy pizzeria. "We only delivah tah the Hahhhhbaaah Steps." Translation: "We only deliver...
Phoenix City Council votes to make Indigenous Peoples Day official holiday
Christopher Columbus no longer has his own holiday in the city of Phoenix. The Phoenix City Council voted Wednesday to officially mark Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October, the same day as the federally-recognized Columbus Day. By doing so, it is believed to be the largest city in the nation to make the switch. ...
BYU to host folklore lecture
Legends, music, tall tales and customs are part of folklore that people enjoy. The world of folklore, from Italy to Utah's Cache Valley, will be captured by Steve Siporin on Wednesday at the Lee Library on Brigham Young University campus. Siporin, professor of folklore at Utah State University will discuss "A Bear and A Bandit: What a Lege...
Pietro Borghesi: the man behind La Spiga
"Sono nato a Bukavu in Congo nel 1964", I was born in Bukavo, Congo in 1964. Pietro Borghesi starts to talk about his life with the charm of a novelist, the spirit of an Italian from Romagna and the deliberation of an international soul. Behind this man there is a three generations family history intertwined of colorful stories that span betw...
10 places to get great Italian food in Vegas
Italian food is one of those things that just about everyone loves. And what's not to love? Pasta. Pizza. Hearty sauces. Cheese. Fresh seafood. Pretty much everything about Italian food is awesome. When it comes to Italian food there are lots of choices and Vegas has you covered. Whether you are hungry for Northern, Southern, family-style...