‘Doppio’ Italian Restaurant To Open on Main Street
A New Canaan resident with a successful restaurant in Greenwich is planning to open a second location on Main Street this summer. Joseph Barresi, owner of Doppio, said he’s wanted to open in New Canaan since moving here three years ago and finally found a great spot in the “alley” next to Ching’s Table, in the commercial space long occupied by Vico...
'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore Is Back in Rhode Island for a New Project
Last year, Sopranos star Vincent Pastore received the keys to the City of Cranston from Mayor Kenneth Hopkins, himself. He was in town supporting a fundraiser for The Hearts of Knightsville, a thoughtful documentary that explores the ties between the sister cities of Itri, Italy and Cranston, Rhode Island. Pastore was spotted back in town last week...
A Roman-Inspired Dinner Series Is Taking Over This Popular Italian Spot In Back Bay
Visit eight of Italy’s most iconic destinations, starting with Rome, at this new, inspired dinner series. The program just launched in all Eataly locations across North America, transporting a taste of Italy’s most iconic food regions across the Atlantic. The series kicks off in one of Italy’s most heralded foodie cities, Rome, in the region of Laz...
CIAO inducts Class of 2025 to Soccer Hall of Fame, hands out 21 scholarships
The Community Italian-American Organization of the Berkshires hosted its annual Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, welcoming in the Class of 2025, while recognizing 21 local high school standouts with scholarships. The newest Hall of Famers included Bob Berube, Rex Green, John Haddad, Tony DeMartino, Brian Farley, Mark Girard, Kate...
Sebastian Maniscalco to bring back-to-back comedy shows to Mohegan Sun this fall
In August 2017, actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brought back-to-back comedy shows to the Mohegan Sun Arena. This fall, he's doing it again. On Sept. 12 and 13, Maniscalco will take his "It Ain't Right" tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), the comedian announced in a Facebook post on Monday. Maniscalco started his "It Ain't Right" tour in...
Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and other officials on Friday announced an “art loan agreement” has been reached with the Lost in New H...
Students get a taste of Italy
This spring break, 23 students and four teachers embarked on a remarkable journey throughout southern Italy guided by Education First Student Travel Program. The group left on April 11 and returned April 20, making it an 8-day-long tour. Students learned about Italian culture, history, geography, and further enriched their knowledge of the language...
Untold Tales Of Yale’s Immigrant Artisans At New Haven Museum
Two Italian New Haveners, Francesco Coiro and Peter S. Saldibar, contributed some astonishing artistic vision and talent to Yale’s collegiate Gothic buildings in the 1920s and 1930s. Sadly, like many craftsmen of the era, they received no recognition during their lifetimes. The two artisans will finally get their due during a lunchtime webinar f...
Dining Guide: Indulge In The Ultimate Modern Italian Dining Experience At Sugo Gastrobar
Nestled in the heart of Sandy Hook at 105 Church Hill Road lies Sugo Gastrobar, a restaurant that offers rich and flavorful modern Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. From brick oven charred pizzas and fresh homemade pasta to savory desserts and a large selection of wine and specialty cocktails, Sugo has something for everyone. The restauran...
Small Italian Massachusetts Restaurant Serves One of the Best Spaghetti Dishes in the US
Spaghetti is a delicious meal with or without meatballs, but let's be real, it's pretty easy to make at home. You grab your store-bought box of pasta and your jar of your favorite sauce, and you whip something up in no time. An easy meal for a chill night in. And yet, some pretty special places make a spaghetti dish so good, it's worth leaving the...
A Taste of Italy Continues to Spread Around Connecticut
I'm fully Italian yet have never been to Italy, so when a piece of Italy makes its way to our state, I jump at the situation. I may be biased, but Italian food is the best kind of food. The desserts too are completely unmatched. You may not agree and that's fine, but I stand by my word. Back in June of 2024, Oggi Gelato opened their first location...
2025 Italian American Alliance annual meeting with special guest speaker: Mark Onewolf Yancey
The Annual Meeting of the Italian American Alliance will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. The Italian American Alliance continues to grow and build on its many achievements, thanks to our dedicated members. Our mission is to protect and share our Italian heri...