Q&A with Laura T. Wilson of La Dolce Vita
This month, we sat down with Laura T. Wilson, chef and restaurant owner. Laura told us all about her professional training, how her European experiences influence her food, and shares a recipe for her Perfect Red Sauce. Read on for more about Laura and all that La Dolce Vita has to offer! 1. We know from your bio that you're a trained chef from Le...
Mangia! Peapod Is Now Carrying Buona Beef In Chicago Market
Chicago is famous for food, but it's not just deep dish pizza that gets mouths watering. The city's flavorful sandwiches are a must-eat for both locals and visitors to the Windy City. One of the classics, Chicago Italian Beef, originated on the South Side of Chicago, is made with tender Italian beef, thinly sliced and piled high on a sub. ...
Preserving the Italian American Experience
"The Italian American studies program—along with other interdisciplinary programs—will educate our students about fundamental cultural differences. They will gain an appreciation for the ways in which Italian Americans have enriched life in this great country." -ARTHUR LURIGIO, PHDProfessor and faculty scholar; associate dean for faculty, College...
Italy Invests in the US: Italy-based Reflex & Allen Group Adds Facility in Indianapolis (IN)
Italy's Reflex & Allen Group, a manufacturer of pneumatic, electrical and fluid systems for truck and engine markets, announced plans on July 30th, 2013 to locate its operations in Indianapolis (indiana), creating up to 97 new jobs by 2014. The Italy-based company located and equipped its first U.S. facility at 2655 Fortune Circle West...
Italy's Ravizza Packaging opening its U.S. headquarters in Akron
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announced Friday morning that Ravizza Packaging, a third-generation, family owned manufacturing company based in Turin, Italy, will open its U.S. headquarters in Akron as part of plans to sell its patented Simplicita Bag Smart throughout America. Ravizza Packaging, founded in 1982 by Roberto Ravizza and his fath...
COMITES: i consiglieri eletti a Detroit
Nuovo Comites anche a Detroit. I consiglieri eletti per la Lista "Italia Unita" sono: Ruggirello Domenico (140 preferenze); Lo Iacono Giovanni (128); Castaldi (Roselli) Anna (103); Mancini Domenico (102); Orlando Giovanni (99); Previti Sebastiano (87); Catalano Giovanni (80); Cardin (Silverio) Celestina (Tina) (79); Di Ponio Anthony (64);...
Labriola's Pizza Barra Opens With Macchia's Menu and an Exhibition Kitchen
by Brett Hickman Pizza Barra, Rich Labriola's latest restaurant, hit the Oak Brook Promenade (3011 Butterfield Rd.) today at 4:00 p.m. Featuring a menu from Chris Macchia (The Florentine, Coco Pazzo), Pizza Barra will attempt to satisfy a wide variety of pizza lovers with their Chicago thin crust, pan-style and coal-fired "Neapolitan-ish"...
Passione e Fantasia in the Windy City
Passione e fantasia! Sounds like a Felini movie. But when pizza entrepreneur and dough magician Gino Rago, owner of Panino's and Via Pizzeria 1-2-3 in Chicago, pronounces the words in his native tongue, it's clear he's melodically accenting a committed way of life. I met Gino and his lovely wife, Tina, for the first time last week and I'm not exagg...
Grazie, Coach Ciccone
It seemed impossible, when you first heard the news. A lifeforce as vibrant as Antonio Ciccone could not be extinguished this soon. But it was true, Ciccone, a science teacher and girls soccer coach at Seymour High, died unexpectedly last Friday at age 61. Colorful, funny, dedicated, warm and generous are good words for a start, but I'm no...
Fiat said to be considering headquarters move to U.S.
By Tommaso Ebhardt and Mark ClothierFiat SpA, Italy's biggest manufacturer, is considering moving its corporate headquarters to the U.S. following a planned merger with Chrysler Group LLC, three people familiar with the matter said. Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne is evaluating the switch from Turin, where Fiat was founded in 189...
Aggiornamento delle Associazioni Italiane operanti in questa circoscrizione Consolare
Si comunica che il superiore Ministero ha richiesto a questo Consolato di aggiornare la mappatura delle associazioni italiane operanti in questa circoscrizione consolare. Si unisce, a tale fine, una scheda con preghiera che tutte le associazioni italiane operanti in questa circoscrizione consolare la compilano e la restituiscano a questo Consolato...
Solon Italian Club to participate in Home Days parade, prepare for golf outing fundraiser: Solon Snapshot
On Saturday, July 26, the Solon Italian Club will once again participate in the Solon Home Days parade, which will be held at a different time than previous celebrations, when the parade took place on Sunday afternoon. Club members and their families are invited to join in on the float in this year's parade, and should be prepared to assem...