First Look: Vino Veritas Winery Wine Bar
by Jason Beudert Anthony Nunes has been dreaming about opening an Italian-themed wine bar since he was in high school. Don't believe him? Next to his name in the 1986 North High School yearbook reads the following passage: "Future plans: own an Italian restaurant." But that dream would have to wait 20-plus years while Nunes pursue...
Il Volo Coming to Boston with Nikki Yanofsky
For the millions of U.S. fans who fell in love with the astonishing talent of IL VOLO following their show stopping PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight," or as special guests of Barbra Streisand's fall 2012 tour, the boys will return to North America for a series of 17 concerts. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off August 25 at the Orpheu...
Wagner's DaVinci Society to honor seven at annual dinner
The Wagner College DaVinci Society will host its 10th annual scholarship and awards dinner on Wednesday, September 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. Seven people will be honored, and the event is chaired by Eleanor Conforti. Tickets are $150 ($75 tax-deductible). To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Betty Comiskey at 718-420-4...
Urbino, Renaissance, Raffaello: A journey into the heart of European Humanism
The Marche and Urbino, the UNESCO City that gave birth to the divine Raphael, on the occasion of the Year of Italian Culture in the U.S. , promote , together with the Italian Cultural Institute in New York and the Superintendence of Urbino, the knowledge of the artistic heritage and of the museums of the Marche region, through the exhibition of the...
A Prominent Women in the Community: Bernadette Tarantino
By Andrew Bagley Bernadette Tarantino likes hot Italian. Her sister Tina prefers sweet Italian. Not just monikers, but actually their favorite sausage. Pete F. Tarantino served as a GI stationed in England during World War II. He fell in love with a young British woman Lillian Rose Bristow nicknamed Nona. He wanted to marry her but the US governm...
Yorktown Chef Opens First Restaurant in Larchmont
Nick Di Bona, who was born and raised in Yorktown, grew up in an Italian-American home that was filled with delicious food that would automatically draw him into the kitchen. Now, he is the owner of his very first restaurant in Westchester. Di Bona, 28, officially celebrated the grand opening of his New-American cuisine inspired Madison Kitchen on...
Giovanni Rana e la promozione dell'Italia negli Usa
di Alessandro Marinai Giovanni Rana, ovvero l'imprenditore del raviolo, si trovava a New York per festeggiare il suo compleanno. "L'America sta migliorando molto nei suoi gusti alimentari", ha dichiarato dal suo ristorante nel cuore di Chelsea. "In Italia, quando si parla di America, si pensa che la gente mangi solo hamburger, ma gli ameri...
Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Plans to Open November 6
Kansas Citians and out-of-town visitors will soon experience an oasis for the refined at heart, as the newest jewel of the city opens its doors. Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza makes its Kansas City debut, opening to the public Wednesday, Nov. 6. Tucked amid the ornate fountains and elegant courtyards of Kansas City's premier shopping district, H...
Sounds of Italy to Showcase Italian Musical Spirit
For decades, Boston has been the home of talented musicians thanks to institutions like the Berklee College of Music. Now it will also be the home of the Sounds of Italy Festival.Spearheaded by artistic director Stefano Marchese, the festival will take place over the next several months. Its aim, says the Pescara native, is to "promote Italian and...
Come Celebrate the Holidays with Italian Cheer
Come join the Italian community in the Bay for two special events this December. First, at 6:30PM on December 10th at the Italian Cultural Institute, join a conversation and tasting between food specialist Viola Buitoni and sommelier Elisabetta Fagioli for a sampling of specialities from the holiday tables of Italy and niche regional sparkling wine...
Dining review: Barresi family expands with Italian eatery in Morrisville
by Greg Cox North Raleigh has been the beneficiary of the Barresi family's hospitality since a young Vincenzo Barresi opened Vincent's in 1990, giving it the same name as the restaurant his grandfather had opened in 1929 in New York's Little Italy. Barresi's father, familiarly called "Pop," has long been known for handing out cookies to ch...
Former Restaurateur Plans 'Politically Incorrect’ North End Tours for 2014
by Marian White If you haven't eaten at the North End restaurant Davide, you may have spotted it on Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares back in 2011. But after 21 years, the Italian restaurant, located on Commercial Street, announced on Facebook that it will be closing its doors "in a few weeks." Boston Restaurant Talk reports that...