Brembo Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Its Expanded North American Manufacturing Operations
Brembo celebrated the grand opening of its expanded North American manufacturing operations in Homer, Michigan today. Brembo is a world leader and innovator of brake systems. The celebration renewed Brembo's commitment to North America. The investment, which will total more than $115 million dollars (€83 million euros) through the end of 2...
Love, Italian style
by Bill Castanier Like a fine stock, Mena Castriciano's cookbook has been simmering on the back burner for a long time. But this week her lifetime of dishing recipes becomes reality with "Cooking with Mena," a collection of her favorite Italian recipes. "It was my dream," she said while holding court in the dining area of Roma Bakery Deli...
M Italian eatery opens in heart of Chagrin Falls
by Brenda Cain As signs of spring burst around the Chagrin Valley, so does the flavors of new eatery M Italian in Chagrin Falls. The restaurant, which sits at the entry of the west side of the village, was created to celebrate the Italian heritage of Burntwood Tavern owner Bret Adams' wife, Michelle, and boasts an Italian farmhouse at...
'Festa Faiello' brings family's American, Italian members together
The Faiello family of Stark County spans decades and countries. Nearly 100 members of the clan gathered Saturday night at McCall's Restaurant and Banquet Center to celebrate a long family history and to welcome seven relatives from Italy. The party — titled "Festa Faiello" — was more than a typical family reunion, however. Decades ago, C...
The Enduring Legacy of Florence Scala
Wednesday September 16 - 6 /7,30 PM - Roosevelt Branch Library - 1101 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607"The Enduring Legacy of Florence Scala" Casa Italia presents an evening of recollection and storytelling in honor of a Chicago and Little Italy icon, Florence Scala, celebrating the 97th anniversary of her birth.Presenters include Kath...
Cookie Walk set for Dec. 10
The Italian American Veterans Post #1 ladies auxiliary, 4567 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, will host the third annual Cookie Walk Dec. 10. All homemade Italian cookies will be sold, by the pound, for $7. Containers will be provided. After buying your cookies, stay for the monthly Spaghetti Dinner serving 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner is $7 for adults; $...
Veteran Detroit racing radio host Vito LoPiccolo dead at 90
by Mike Brudenell He was the voice of the "Motor City Motorsports" radio show for more than 20 years. He walked the beat as a Detroit cop for close to 35. Vito LoPiccolo, a World War II veteran, was so proud of his Italian-American heritage that he requested that his funeral luncheon be held at the Italian American Cultural Center on...
First Look: Bar Lupo Gets Crafty With Italian Food in River North
BY MATT KIROUAC The gist: In regards to Italian food, Bar Lupo is an irreverent shot in the arm. The stylish, casual Italian "pub" takes a fresh approach to an omnipresent cuisine that makes it hard for newcomers to stand out. Courtesy of pedigreed owner Brian O'Connor (formerly Maple & Ash, North Pond) and chef Marcos Ascencio, the adept team...
'Iron Chef' star to visit Angelina
What happens when Angelina owner Angela Cervantes and Food Network star Mario Rizzotti team up in the kitchen? Green Bay is about to find out, but can't you just smell it already? The "Iron Chef America" judge has selected Angelina, 117 N. Adams St., as one of four Italian restaurants he's visiting in Wisconsin during his 4 the Love o...
New group hosts first-ever cuccidati fest
by Cara Cipolla Kretz Bravo to Salvatore Sciacca, Executive Director and Founder the Chicago Italian American Professionals (CIAP) for holding a first-of-its-kind and delicious event to celebrate the Sicilian Fig Cookie called cuccidati. The First Annual La Festa dei Cuccidati was the idea of Michael A. Benedetto, a Dupage County attorney, created...
2 Giugno: Festa della Repubblica a Detroit
La Festa della Repubblica verrà celebrata anche a Detroit il prossimo 2 giugno sotto l'egida del Consolato. Dalle 14 alle 20.30, interventi ufficiali delle autorità si alterneranno a momenti conviviali e dedicati alla cultura italiana. Ad intervenire saranno il console Maria Luisa La Presa, Giovanni LoIacono, Presidente dell'Italian Americ...
Warren Italian American Festival crowns tiny king and queen
The 29th annual Italian American Heritage Festival is underway on Courthouse Square. This year's event began with the crowning of Dominic Bower and Michelina Wayt as Tiny King and Queen. 5-year-old Michelina's mom Nicole, says their family loves coming to the Italian Festival every year. Festival vice president, Phil Sidoti says an always...