New to Sault, Mich.: Prime Cuts Italian Steakhouse
Phillip Brewer has been in the restaurant business for 15 years and a chef for about the last ten. "I was in Colorado the last eight years. I worked at a place in downtown Denver called the Thirsty Lion for six years, then at Cattivella for about a year and a half," Brewer said. Now, Brewer is calling Sault Ste. Marie home by opening up Prime Cut...
One Wisconsin Restaurant Serves Italian Food In A Historic Office
The first, second, and third rules of real estate, or so we're told, are location, location, and location. But what does it mean if the location in question is a repurposed real estate office? Well, one Italian restaurant seems to be doing just fine in the Stark Building which was constructed in the 1920s to serve the needs of Stark Company Realtor...
World's Longest Italian Beef Sandwich, world record set in Chicago, Illinois
-Buona Beef gathered a team of volunteers at the Cornerstone Community Center in the Sheridan Park neighborhood and cooked up 75 pounds of Italian beef and spread it across 109 feet of bread to set a world record for the World's Longest Italian Beef Sandwich, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY. "A Chicago eatery cooked up 75 pounds of Italian be...
Spennato’s Italian Ristorante: New location, same great food | Local Flavor
I have to admit: I was a little worried. My wife, Susie, and I always liked going to Spennato’s Italian Ristorante at the old location on Northfield Road. The food was great, the atmosphere was pleasant and the address was convenient for grabbing a meal before a concert at MGM Northfield Park. But we hadn’t tried the new location at 9415 Olde Eight...
The Italian Consulate in Detroit announces appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as Honorary Consul in Tennessee
The Italian Consulate in Detroit is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as the Honorary Consul of Italy to the State of Tennessee. In this esteemed role, Mr. Caputo will work closely with the Italian government to strengthen and expand Italy's economic, cultural, and diplomatic footprint in Tennessee. "The appointment of Ch...
Standout high school centerfielder Josh Colaizzi
Among all the athletic luminaries honored at the 2024 Chicago Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame ceremony gala in November, Josh Colaizzi was the only one too young to enjoy a celebratory glass of wine. Colaizzi, 17, took home the evening’s Future Star Award for all the baseball accomplishments he’s managed to rack up as a teen. Colaizzi, a cente...
Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri to Hire Up to 1,500 Workers in U.S., CEO Says
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is planning to hire up to 1,500 workers in the U.S., amid crippling labor shortages and increased global defense spending. The state-owned company has been present in the US since 1942, and is benefiting from increased demand across its three core businesses - cruise ships, warships, and submarines - as Western count...
Alla Boara, Italian folk Ensemble
Alla Boara, an Italian folk ensemble from Cleveland consisting of female vocalist, percussion, acoustic bass, guitar, trumpet/flugelhorn and accordion/piano, will perform on Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ohio University Southern Riffe Rotunda in Ironton, (OH). Admission is $15 with cash or check payable to the “Ironton Council for the Art...
Marine and Army Reservist Eric Marella
The youngest of four sons, Eric Marella was born in Melrose Park to Dominic and GraceAnn (Russo) Marella. He grew up surrounded by family on both sides. His father’s parents emigrated from Marche and Tuscany, and his mother’s family from Basilicata. The family sat down to Sunday dinners of pasta with neck bones and sausage, never knowing who might...
The Best Homemade Italian Meatballs in Illinois are at this popular Schaumburg Deli
The name of this eatery is Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli & Catering in Schaumburg. I was sitting around my house, looking for something to eat for lunch, and decided to Google Italian delis in my area. One highly reviewed deli popped up, called Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli. I thought, "Let’s give this place a try and see how it turns out." When...
JCCIA honors elected officials at Government Relations Luncheon
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans honored five elected officials at its second annual Government Relations Luncheon on Nov. 19 at the Des Plaines Theatre. The event was spearheaded by JCCIA President Ron Onesti, with Enza Ranieri, a recipient of last year’s awards, chairing the committee. More than 150 organization presidents, elected...
Patron Saint’s winter chalet pop-up brings taste of Italian Alps to Cleveland
Patron Saint all-day cafe and aperitivo bar is transforming into the chalet in the Italian Alps in hopes of warming up folks stuck in the frigid Ohio City neighborhood this season. The Chalet at Patron Saint, 2915 Detroit Avenue, will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27 through Jan. 31. No tickets are required for the evening pop-up that was inspi...
