Rino’s Restaurant serves lasting memories
By Robert Wirsing After more than three decades of serving traditional Italian fare an iconic Bronx restaurant has closed its doors. Saturday, August 27 marked the final day for Rino's Italian Restaurant, but it was just like any other day for the well-known East Tremont Avenue eatery. Many customers patronized Rino's on Friday,...
Celebration of Heritage, Family and Food: Festa Italiana Kicks Off This Weekend in Syracuse
For many, this is one of the most favorite festivals of the year, not only because of the delicious food, but the comfortable weather as well. Friday through Sunday Festa Italiana will offer all kinds of events, entertainment, and that great food we all love. The three-day festival will include a bocce tournament, a cultural boutique...
Ariosto after 500 years: A Symposium
Date: DA Monday, October 17, 2016 a Friday, October 21, 2016 - Time: At 4:30 pm Entrance : Free - For more information and to view the program click HERE On the occasion of the fifth centenary of the publication of the Orlando Furioso, the City University of New York and New York University in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institut...
High-class ciao - Haute Italian done right in Fayetteville.
When you walk into Fayetteville's Vetro 1925 Ristorante, you get the feeling that you're in for something special. The sleek illuminated bar, track lighting and abstract paintings tell you that you're somewhere sophisticated and modern. The rich hardwood floors and exposed brick walls make you feel that you are somewhere comfortable and familiar. F...
A legendary pizza maker steps away from the fire By Brett Anderson
One of the few times Chris Bianco, arguably the nation's most revered pizzaiolo, has been at a loss for words was about 15 years ago, when a friend asked him to visit a priest known as Father Joe in hospice care. "I just kind of froze," said Bianco, a normally garrulous chef who ultimately mustered the strength to speak to the dying priest...
OSIA’s Garibaldi Lodge #2583 Celebrates Columbus Day Granting Awards And Scholarships
On Friday October 14th The Columbus Day Committee of Eastchester Tuckahoe honored Dr. Walter R. Moran III, Ed.D., Superintendent of Eastchester Schools, as Man of the Year, our three local Police Departments of Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Eastchester, and Alexandria Tucci as Miss Columbus – 2016. Dr. Moran was honored for his leadership and commitmen...
NJIHC 13th Annual Congress
On Saturday, November 12th, The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) hosted its 13th Annual Congress: "Showcasing New Jersey Artists" at Rutgers' Zimmerli Art Museum. Italophiles and art aficionados from across the state, gathered to learn more about several of New Jersey's most gifted Italian and Italian American visual artists:...
D'Angelo's Meats is said to be closing after 106 years in the Italian Market
by Michael Klein Amid the stalls and shops of the Italian Market, word has been spreading of the impending retirement of Sonny D'Angelo, whose grandfather opened the family butcher shop on Ninth Street just south of Christian Street in 1910. When D'Angelo, 67, hangs up his apron at the end of the month after a half-century of work, D'...
Calabria Ristorante You’ll Love Our Spin On Pizza!
Located at 13900 CR 455, in the Publix Shopping Center, Calabria offers a relaxed family atmosphere, full bar, and covered patio seating outside. We provide a great menu for lunch or dinner, indoors or on the patio. Calabria Ristorante features delicious Italian food, including pastas, seafood and New York-style pizza, all at fair prices. Owners,...
Hartford Archdiocese plans to reorganize parishes, close churches as number of Roman Catholics in state drops
by Ed Stannard A number of churches will be closed as the Archdiocese of Hartford solidifies plans to reorganize its 212 parishes, but church officials believe those remaining will be full of vibrant, energized Roman Catholics, focused on the church's mission of spreading the gospel. Final plans won't be announced until spring but...
Gli "Amici del FAI" di scena a Los Angeles
La scorsa settimana Saks Fifth Avenue a Beverly Hills ha ospitato una serata di raccolta fondi organizzata dall'associazione non profit "Friends of FAI" per sostenere la salvaguardia del patrimonio storico, artistico e culturale italiano. La serata – cui ha partecipato il Console generale a Los Angeles, Giuseppe Perrone – si è svolta all'insegna d...
Patrons of Italian Culture Return from Annual Retreat
The Patrons of Italian Culture Board of Directors and several invited members returned from their 'annual' 4 day Board Retreat in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, Oct. 18-21. This was the first Board retreat held outside of the United States and proved to be the start of a dynamic collaboration with our northern amici, reports Paul Romano, Patron President....