Italian-American club swings in 23rd annual golf tournament
by Stephanie Maksin Members of the Italian American Civic Club gathered at Centerton Country Club for the club's 23rd annual Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday afternoon. Lunch and drinks were served to the golfers at the food tent. Authentic Italian dishes were prepared along with seafood and a traditional barbecue. The even...
Francesco Cafiso, bambino prodigio del sax: "Parto dalla Sicilia per arrivare in USA"
di Michele Chisena Charlie Parker diceva che la musica è tutto. "È l'esperienza, i pensieri e la saggezza. Se non la vivi, non verrà fuori dal tuo strumento". Della massima del più grande sassofonista contralto che la storia del jazz abbia mai conosciuto, Francesco Cafiso è vicino e lontano. Da un lato riconosce che: "La musica è uno strum...
Gia Coppola and Peroni presented the Grazie Cinema Series screening in L.A.
by Nancy Casas Bringing the art of classic Italian cinema to Los Angeles, the Grazie Cinema Serieshosted a screening of a cinematic Italian film, prefaced by the premiere of an original short film directed by Tracy Antonopoulos. The series had a grand kick off by hosting the screening of Pietro Germi's comedy Divorce Italian Style (1961),...
The secrets of Piedmont’s cuisine
by Claudia Astarita Piedmont's food is generous, displaying the colours of the region's rainbow. A tradition which offers infinite types of flavors, aromas and tastes. From west to east, from the harsh rugged mountains to the fertile plans and rolling hills, Piedmont offers an infinite range of delicacies. Sipping one of its great wines is...
Territorial repercussions: Feeding our cities
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Hours: 9 AM - 5:30 PM Venue: A+D Museum Organized by: In collaboration with: A+D Museum, Project Food LA and IIC This multi-city symposium organized in both Milan and Los Angeles in conjunction with EXPO Milan 2015 Feeding the Planet - Energy for Life will explore the local interconnectedness between food and t...
Authentic Italian taste is in the details
by Deb Terrill While visiting St. Louis, Bill and I had dinner on The Hill. The Hill is the old Italian neighborhood on the west side, and it feels very much like stepping back in time. There are a dozen or more restaurants, mostly old school red sauce joints, packed with diners at 5:30 and closed by 9 p.m. We picked Zia's, but we were to...
Steve DiFillippo takes fond trip back to Davio’s Newbury Street roots
by Kerry J. Byrne A blissful nostalgia compelled restaurateur Steve DiFillippo to visit the site of the original Davio's on Newbury Street as the 30th anniversary of his landmark northern Italian steakhouse approached. DiFillippo, 54, invited the Boston Herald along for a physical and metaphorical walk down memory lane, from his...
The all-time top 10 Italian American boxers
By Rolando Vitale HERE are some greats who just missed the cut. These include explosive knockout artist Rocky Graziano best remembered for his slugfest trilogy with Tony Zale which rank as the most savage duels ever witnessed inside a boxing ring. Harry Jeffra, a two-weight champion, beat great bantamweight Sixto Escobar of Puerto...
Italian Events, Culture and Musica of the 1960's
Italian Cultural & Community Center - Houston, TX - Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST). How did Italy emerge from the destruction and ruins of World War II to become an industrial powerhouse in a few short years? How did the '50s and '60s shape Italian life, culture, and music? What events...
Gianvito Rossi’s Rise: How The Italian Shoe Maestro Is Building One of Luxury’s Hottest Brands
By Katie Abel "Paris is such a great place for inspiration. It's so glamorous. The light is different here — I love it," said Gianvito Rossi a little more than a month before the devastating terrorist attacks in the French Capital. On this Sunday afternoon during Paris Fashion Week, the mood was energetic across the City of Light. &n...
Italian Freestyle Takes Gold in Three Events
While there were no new world records tonight at the 2015 European Short Course Championships, there was still plenty of fast swimming. The Italians proved especially strong with wins in the men's 100 freestyle semi-final, the women's 200 freestyle final and the 4×50 mixed freestyle relay. One of several Italian's who won tonight was Marco...
New future for former Italian deli in El Dorado Hills
by Sonya Sorich The El Dorado Hills Town Center is getting another new restaurant. Rubio's Coastal Grill will fill a space previously occupied by Mama Ann's Deli & Bakery, which closed in October. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant, which will be located across from Zia's cafe, is expected to open in spring 2016. It will employ 35...