In a 'surprising upset,' the winner of this year's Pizza Bowl is new to North Jersey
Forget Super Bowl LVIII, Jersey pizza lovers want to know who won Pizza Bowl IV. And we have a winner: Vinnies' Mootz of Lyndhurst, whose thin and crisp grandma pie topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes took home the prize on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Redd's Restaurant in Carlstadt. Jersey Pizza Joints, a Facebook group with 100,000 members, sponsor...
Eataly in New Jersey? A Brand New Location Poised To Open At Short Hills Mall in 2024
When Eataly first came to Manhattan from Europe in 2010, it was praised for its open-market concept. Founder Oscar Farinetti was inspired by the world-famous bazaars of Istanbul—aiming to combine that style of shopping with the many layers of Italian cuisine. It was an instant hit. Eataly-goers could enjoy a full food court of gourmet stands and r...
Clarksburg Italian Heritage Festival holds wine tasting fundraiser
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival hosted a wine tasting fundraiser on Saturday, January 27th. This is one of several fundraisers held by the organization that helps pay for the big event. WVIHF Board of Directors member Marsha Viglianco says the money raised helps them put on an event that makes the community happy. “The Italian Festival...
Frank Rizzo statue will be rescued from warehouse
Frank Rizzo is returning to the light of day. No, not the in-the-flesh Bambino, the Cisco Kid, the police commissioner and mayor in the flesh — but his 9-foot bronze likeness. Crusading lawyer George Bochetto filed suit against the city in July 2020 alleging improper treatment of the statue, which had been erected in 1998. You may recall the Frank...
Adele Zerilli Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's mother, dies at age 98
Adele Zerilli Springsteen, the longtime legal secretary, musical muse and concert dance partner who captured countless hearts in her son Bruce's E Street Nation and beyond, has died at 98. Bruce Springsteen announced in an Instagram post that his mother died Wednesday. He shared a video of the two of them dancing to the Glenn Miller swing-era stand...
Lupo Italian Kitchen in Delaware
Lupo Italian Kitchen has been the winner of The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for seven years in a row (2017-2023). Needless to say, the restaurant offers an extensive list of Italian wines. Located in the beach town of Rehoboth, Delaware, Lupo serves traditional and not-so-traditional coastal Italian cuisine. The menu concept pairs Mediterran...
Plainfields' Chapter of UNICO Scholarship Information
The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO is part of UNICO National which is the largest Italian American service organization in the USA. The UNICO mission is to promote Italian American heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, educational, cultural, and literary projects. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO is offering a scholarship to S...
Altomonte's Italian Market Opens New Bakery and Caffe' In Warminster, PA
The wait is over. Alto's Bakery and Caffe' by Altomonte's is finally open on Street Road in Warminster. It's a new place to quickly grab sweet treats and your Italian favorites from Altomonte's, the popular Italian Market with locations on York Road and in Doylestown. It's open Monday - Friday from 7 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm plus Saturdays from 8...
‘The Barber of Seville’ comes to UCPAC
Light Opera of New Jersey presents Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” at the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Bribery, deception and disguise: Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” tells the story of two young lovers on a quest to be together. The main character, Figaro, needs all his wiles...
Selection Process For New Holder Of Honorary Consulate Of Italy In Baltimore
Notice is hereby given that the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia intends to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Baltimore who will be called upon to carry out primarily functions of assistance in favor of Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests in the territory of competence. Compatriots who may be interested in this position ar...
Piccolos: Serving Famous Cheesesteaks to Hoboken for Over 60 Years
There’s something to be said about a place that has been up and running for more than six decades. “Come in. Try something. We’re just starting out. We’ve only been here for 63 years,” joked Patty Spaccavento, owner of Piccolos — located at 92 Clinton Street in Hoboken. We can confidently say that this is one of our favorite, no-fuss spots in town,...
Altomonte's Opens New Bakery, Caffe' In Warminster
Altomonte's has expanded its business operations by recently opening its Alto Bakery & Caffè. The new establishment at 560 W. Street Rd. will be a beloved community hub, offering authentic Italian grab-and-go baked goods, espresso, and desserts, its owner said in a press release. The caffè will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 t...