Local Irish pub to morph into Italian restaurant
A local Irish pub is poised to morph into an Italian restaurant, but will remain under the same ownership. Murphy's Irish Pub — which opened in May 2014 in space that previously housed a Barleycorn's at 6204 Wilmington Pike — will become Caramella's Italian Kitchen in early November, co-owner Candace Anderson confirmed to us today. A...
It’s All Smiles at Sorriso Italian Market in Queens
By ARIELLE DOLLINGER On a recent Sunday in Astoria, Queens, Sal DePaola looked out the windows of Sorriso Italian Salumeria, a box of a store with its walls nearly bursting with Italian foodstuffs. Gesturing toward the street, he lamented that some of the area's residents seem set in their daily routines, too focused to even notice the humble stor...
The Sansone Group, Alderman Vollmer, Hill 2000 and the Hill residents
During the past few months, the residents on the Hill have been given numerous opportunities to let their concerns both pros and cons be heard. There have been a number of votes, surveys, emails, text messages, door hangers, notes in the church bulletin, and circulation of a petition. One thing that all of these have in common is that no o...
An Italian Master Chef enters the fray in the US against obesity and diabetes
by Maria Teresa Manuelli An Italian in the US has decided to join the battle against bad nutrition habits and obesity. Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. It's also one of the healthiest – especially if it's true to tradition. So why not make use of a know-how that's been handed down through the generations to...
Open Bocce Night!
It may be big jacket season here in New Orleans (at least for a couple of days), but it is always warm inside the Italian American Bocce Club! Come join us at the Club this Wednesday (12/21) at 7pm for our next Open Bocce Night! As always, it is only $5 for the entire night ($3 for members). So come learn the game, practice your skills, o...
Glossy Scarpetta is eager to please but serves fine ingredients with little finesse
by Craig LaBan I spin through the revolving door into Scarpetta and land with a thud in a knot of patrons all dressed in black. This was a corporate posse in stilettos and mock turtlenecks, ready to spend big at Philly's latest name-brand Italian import from New York. But they were clogging the door near the bar, oblivious to others as they rattle...
Michelangelo, un'emozione senza confini
Negli Stati Uniti una mostra dedicata al grande artista italiano, con 26 disegni provenienti dalla 'Casa Buonarroti', si aprirà in febbraio al 'Muscarelle Museum' di Williamsburg in Virginia e poi in aprile si trasferirà al 'Museum of Fine Arts' di Boston. Un avvenimento di assoluta importanza che negli USA non si verificava da decenni. 'Sacro e Pr...
Italian American Club of Maui installs new officers for 2013
The Italian American Club of Maui held its annual Christmas party at Class Act Restaurant on the University of Hawaii Maui College campus in December and had a candle-lighting ceremony to install the 2013 officers. The officers include Fred Rawe, secretary; Diane Alba-Means, public relations; Laura Platania Moscatelli, vice president; Mary...
Italian American Community Center to host pasta dinner and fundraiser
The Italian American Community Center will host a pasta dinner and fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3. The menu includes salad, pasta, meatballs, Italian bread, soda and coffee. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. The special is six tickets for $50. Placemat advertisements are s...
The Emerge Italy contest takes off: "Made in Italy" conquers America
In the furnishings sector "Made in Italy" has always represented a guarantee of quality and excellence in terms of materials and craftsmanship, and this is exactly why the Italian industry will be exporting its products to the United States of America as a new frontier in international trade. Thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Economic...
Made in Italy in USA vale oltre 400 mln di Euro
Nel 2012 l'Italia ha esportato negli USA 133 mila tonnellate di oli vergini di oliva per un valore di 403 milioni di Euro su un totale di circa 1,3 miliardi di Euro di export in tutto il mondo. Vale a dire che un terzo di tutto l'export di olio extra vergine di oliva targato made in Italy vola verso gli USA che restano il primo mercato di riferimen...
Trattoria da Vittorio, West Portal Italian
by Allie Pape Trattoria da Vittorio150 West Portal Ave., West PortalPhone: (415) 742-0300Web: www.trattoriadavittorio.com Trattoria da Vittorio, the new Southern Italian spot from Vittorio d'Urzo, officially opened last night in the former Cafe For All Seasons space. D'Urzo, who used to manage Italian restaurants on the Peninsula, has bro...