First Taste of Mamma Guidara’s, the Nomad Hotel’s Red Sauce Throwback
Some nights, New York seems like one giant Italian restaurant, with an infinite strand of pasta connecting everything and everybody. It's hard to get that vision out of your head if you spend a night at the just-opening Mamma Guidara's, the red sauce spot that's taking over every Sunday evening at the Nomad Bar in the Gramercy Park neighborhoo...
A Murder in Howard Beach, the Ghost of John Gotti and John Travolta in a Wig
Howard Beach is no stranger to murder, but this latest slaying — on Aug. 2 — has the whole town talking. The victim was Karina Vetrano, 30, a self-described "thrillseeker" who wrote about her sex life and self-destructive tendencies in candid online journals. Vetrano was beaten, strangled and raped with a foreign object during her lat...
Open House Saturday at Chichizola Store & Garden
By Ellie Routt The Mother Lode Land Trust was established in 1990 by a coalition of ranchers, conservationists and other concerned citizens to preserve the landscape of California's Central Sierra Nevada. It was here that gold was discovered in 1849 and a state was born, fortunes made and lost, and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada fo...
Hammond native talks Italian roots, theater love
Mary LeVan has been on this planet as many years as there are keys on her piano, 88. Our interview took place at her home on Jackson Avenue in Hammond near the state line. I first met her at my book signing/reading earlier this month at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Married? "Twice," she said. "My first marriage en...
To Make 'The Godfather' His Way, Francis Ford Coppola Waged A Studio Battle
Francis Ford Coppola signed on to direct The Godfather when he was just 29 years old. The film centers on a fictional Sicilian crime family in New York City and Coppola knew nothing about the Mafia, but he did understand Italian-American culture and tradition — and he was determined to avoid stereotypes. Released in 1972, The Godfather wen...
When WWII broke out, the Italians fought for America. This was how John Rotunda, our father and grandfather, respectively, always began the story of
by Christina Mildred Horn When WWII broke out, the Italians fought for America. This was how John Rotunda, our father and grandfather, respectively, always began the story of our family s connection to the Rotunda Pool in Newark, New Jersey. All families have their tales of relatives, living and dead, that are passed through the generation...
Former UNLV student opens Italian restaurant
A new restaurant is opening on Friday with some homegrown connections. Plantone's Italian Market off Durango Drive and Warm Springs Road is getting a lot of buzz for its fresh food and local focus. Glenn Plantone graduated from UNLV in 1983. His career has taken him from restaurant management to real estate, but his dream was to open...
Waterbury UNICO plans meeting for January 24
The Waterbury Chapter of UNICO National will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall on 309 S. Main Street, Waterbury. Current and prospective members from Waterbury and the 18 surrounding towns are invited to attend. Contact [email protected] for questions. UNICO was founded in 1922 in Waterbury, by a...
Il MOntecitorio Running Club a New York con l’On. Berardi (PDL)
A New York per partecipare alla tradizionale maratona, poi annullata a causa dell'uragano Sandy, i componenti del Montecitorio Running Club hanno comunque animato l'evento benefico per raccogliere fondi da destinare ai terremotati dell'Emilia Romagna. Ad accompagnare la delegazione dei runners italiani – capitanati dal vicepresidente della Camera...
Employment opportunity at Brandeis University
The Department of Romance Studies seeks Lecturer in Italian (benefits-eligible, 2/3 fulltime equivalent) to teach four language courses per year beginning 2013–2014;additional administrative duties required. This position requires proven, effective teaching skills, at least an MA, and native or near-native competency in Italian. This position, w...
Wright hits grand slam; US gets 6-2 WBC win over Italy
PHOENIX — David Wright hit a two-out grand slam in the fifth inning and the United States beat Italy 6-2 Saturday night in the World Baseball Classic. The U.S. (1-1) meets Canada (1-1) in the final game of Pool D play on Sunday with the winner advancing to the second round. Ryan Vogelsong settled down after a shaky start to get the victory. The S...
Mario Lanza Museum Benefit Luncheon
Sunday April 28, 2013 1:00pm-3:30pm High Note Café1549 S. 13th St.Philadelphia, PA 19147 DOWNLOAD the flyer for this event. Live performances featuring Pasquale on the accordion, video of Mario Lanza, and a 50/50 raffle. 3 course lunch with a cash bar, $50.00 per person Seating is limited. Please RSVP by...