Seafood shines at the Pietoso family's new Napoli Sea restaurant in St. Charles
Since 1989, the family behind Napoli restaurants in the St. Louis area has treated diners to warm, inviting meals that showcase Italian cooking and cuisine. In June 2023, the Pietosos embarked on their latest venture, Napoli Sea, to bring fresh seafood to St. Charles, Missouri – and pay homage to a family patriarch in the process. “We always wanted...
Anthony Rodia Comes To Comedy Works Landmark, August 10 - 12
Comedy Works (Denver, CO) has announced that Anthony Rodia will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark. Anthony Rodia is one of the hottest up-and-coming stand-up comedians in comedy. His comedy is refreshingly genuine, quick witted and TOTALLY RELATABLE! Anthony's comedy is relatable, real and includes razor sharp observations on marriage,...
Santa Lucia Festival attendees learn family history
Joe Caniglia was born 92 years ago during the Santa Lucia Festival in Omaha, NE. “When I was growing up I thought it was a big birthday party until I got old enough to realize it wasn’t,” he said. The festival and a birthday party do have something in common: family. “The whole neighborhood came from Carlentini,” said Caniglia. “And we’re all proba...
'We stuck together:' 750 expected in Dilworth for Little Italy family reunion
If you were lucky enough to take part in a family reunion this summer, there was probably hot dogs and potato salad for fifty--- maybe 100 people. A family in Dilworth is preparing for more than 700 people. In the basement of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Friday, July 28, there was an amazing aroma coming from huge pots of secret sauce.
Italian Heritage Day coming up Aug. 12 in Oelwein, IA
Italian Heritage Day in Oelwein is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, in Red Gate Park on West Charles Street, across from Woodlawn Cemetery. Organizers will begin serving Graziano’s Italian sausage and meatball sandwiches at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a bocce ball tournament with $100 worth of prize money. Persons can sign up for the tournament th...
Madrina will open in former C.J. Mugg's space in Webster Groves in October
The news that C.J. Mugg’s Bar and Grill was closing at 101 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves was followed almost immediately by the announcement that it will be replaced by Madrina, a “modern classic Italian dining experience” from restaurateurs Frank Romano and Stanley Browne. Madrina is scheduled for a mid-October launch, following a remodeling...
Ferragosto 2023 - the St Louis Italian summer party
Join us for Ferragosto 2023 - The St Louis Italian Summer Party on Friday, August 18th at the Enterprise Pavilion at Shaw Park in Clayton. Ferragosto is an ancient tradition going back over 2,000 years. It is the largest Italian summer festival of the year. Today we invite to taste and experience contemporary Italian cuisine and culture.FRIDAY, AUG...
Benedetta Orsi’s new album INcanto Featuring Alla Voskoboynikova and the Arianna String Quartet
Born and raised in Italy, but currently living in St.Louis, MO, mezzo soprano Benedetta Orsi has earned a global following for her “breathtakingly beautiful voice, full and rich, with remarkable easy power and perfect diction.” Broadway World. Recently Ms Orsi’s received the Paul Harris Fellow Award as one of the 14 most influential Italian excelle...
Celebrating 60 Years of Lamborghini: A 626-Mile Adventure in Colorado
This year marks a significant milestone for Lamborghini as the Italian luxury automobile manufacturer commemorates its 60th anniversary. One of the grand celebrations was the 60th Anniversary Lamborghini Esperienza Giro, which saw an impressive fleet of 40 Lamborghini super sports cars and super SUVs navigate 626 miles of Colorado's magnificent lan...
The Absolute Best Italian Restaurant In North Dakota!
With that being said, we have some pretty well-known Italian restaurants across the state. The Italian Moon comes to mind in my hometown of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Fargo has Luna, 84 Italian Steakhouse, Spaghetti Western, and Mezzaluna. Minot has Primo, and Sammy's Pizza and Restaurant. Even Dickinson has the Brickhouse Grille. My personal favor...
Visiting The Mother Cabrini Shrine: Retracing the Legacy of the US’s First Saint
The Mother Cabrini Shrine has indeed emerged as an iconic destination for tens of thousands of pilgrims each year, drawing visitors from various walks of life to embrace the powerful story of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Even if you’re not here on a religious pilgrimage, the shrine holds a profound appeal that transcends boundaries. The life of Mo...
Quinto, Westminster's Newest Pizzeria, Has a Style All its Own
Don't try to pigeonhole the pies at Quinto Neighborhood Pizzeria & Taphouse in Westminster, because owners Pedro and Laetitia Cueto aren't trying to replicate any classic style. "Pizza is Italian, but I do think pizza is also American, since it's a big part of the culture," says Pedro, who grew up in Mexico City. "Me, with my Mexican expertise in t...