Holy Grail owners opening Italian restaurant at The Banks
The owners behind Holy Grail Tavern and Grille are bringing an Italian restaurant to The Banks, representatives announced on Thursday. 'Santo Graal' will open this March on the northern side of Freedom Way, right next door to Holy Grail. It will occupy the former space of Mahogany's Restaurant. Read more Source: http...
NM Italian Film Festival hopes to raise $30K
An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is striving to earn $30,000 to donate to the UNM Children's Hospital this year. The New Mexico Italian Film and Culture Festival begins Thursday, Feb. 5, in Santa Fe and Sunday, Feb. 8, in Albuquerque. Read more Source: http://krqe.com/
Carnevale Italiano in Montclair
Join in an evening of delicious food, entertainment and good company at: TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB, 6 Depot Square, Montclair, on February 17th from 6:30 — 10:30PM. Taking place on the eve of "CARNEVALE." Enjoy a hot buffet — includes penne alla vodka, lasagne, eggplant parmigiana, pork loin, salad and much more. There will special d...
City Living: Little Italy is appealing to younger New Yorkers
Offering decades of Italian history and culture, Little Italy in recent years is attracting young residents and families. New Yorkers and tourists alike flock to the nabe for its delicious cannoli and the annual Feast of San Gennaro festival in September, but its residents enjoy its year-round culture and accessibility.Little Italy is surrounded b...
Sons of Italy makes a donation to the Valerie Fund
The Valerie Fund was presented with a $1,000 donation by the Sons of Italy on Wednesday, February 25 in support of their upcoming event on Saturday, June 13 in Essex County’s Verona Park. The 2015 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run will mark the tenth time supporters have come together to celebrate the courage and hope o...
Profile: Art Furia
by Susan Danseyar Art Furia treasures the traditions of his Italian-American heritage. Living up to his designation of "Cavaliere Ufficiale" bestowed by the prime minister of Italy in 2008, Mr. Furia finds time in his busy schedule as a partner with Shutts & Bowen to serve as general counsel and a member of the Executive Committee...
Italian Food Festival marks church’s heritage
Four years ago, Robert Sbirssa saw the Italian community around Birmingham losing touch with its roots. It was then that he decided to create a festival that was about more than just the food. "We wanted to build an event for the parish which really would find a common thread with a lot of our parishioners," said Sbrissa, the Feast o...
Curious Grape Closes, Italian Restaurant to Open Soon
The Curious Grape, the wine bar and shop in Shirlington, closed Saturday night, but a new restaurant will be taking its place shortly. Coming in to the location on 2900 S. Quincy Street will be Osteria da Nino Cucina Italiana & Bar, an Italian restaurant that plans to start its soft opening on Thursday, its owners told ARLnow.com today. &...
Much more than a fair: how to enjoy the “Fuorisalone” in Milan design districts
by Chiara Beghelli What about enjoying a cocktail and some small talk on the streets in early spring evening, after having spent hours visiting stands in huge Rho-Fiera buildings on the outskirts of Milan? Definitely yes, for the thousands of people that every year pay a visit to "Fuorisalone" events, spread out over Milan during...
Two new books illuminate the ways of Italians and Italian regional cuisine
By Melissa McCart Regional Italian restaurants have been opening in Pittsburgh at a fast clip, from Senti in Lawrenceville with a menu inspired by the Abruzzo region, to Taglio in East Liberty, serving Roman-style tray pizzas. It would be great if being Italian or dining Italian lent a thorough understanding of a region. Instead a resta...
US Pizza Team Heads to Italy for the World Pizza Championships
The US Pizza Team will head to Parma, Italy, this May to take part in the World Pizza Championships. The World Pizza Championships attracts hundreds of pizzaiolos from more than 30 countries every year. Competitors take part in a range of events. They include: classic pizza, pizza-in-the-pan, pizza-on-the-peel, Neapolitan, gluten-free, piz...
A rich american and his Italian wife are on a mission to save migrants in the Mediterranean
by Matthew Speiser A 131-foot fishing trawler manned by a wealthy American and his family left the shores of Malta on Wednesday to set off into the Mediterranean sea for a six month expedition, CNN reports. Its mission? Rescue migrants making the perilous journey from Africa to Europe. "I love the adventure and challenge of t...