Yes, Buckhannon - Mama Mia Pie & Pasta is coming to Main Street
Upshur County residents may have heard rumors that Mama Mia Pie & Pasta, which specializes in authentic Italian food like pizza, pasta and more, is opening a restaurant in Buckhannon. The rumors are true — Mama Mia is coming to Main Street. Robert Behzadi, owner of Mama Mia Pies & Pasta in Elkins, has extensive experience making hand-tossed, stoned...
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY Announces 2019 Mario Fratti Award Winner
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY announces Tobia Rossi’s play Hide and Seek (Nascondino) as the 2019 Mario Fratti Award winner. The award ceremony will take place on Monday, May 13 at 6pm at the Italian Cultural Institute (686 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021) where the reading of the translation of the play, made by the official translator of the...
Monumental Journey - World Premier
Wednesday March 27, 2019. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Join us at the Prytania Theater for the world premier of The Monumental Journey! This documentary shares the journey of Italian artist Franco Alessandrini and the American Italian Cultural Center in creating and gifting a statue of Saint...
Vincent's Deli: Pizza in the morning, bagels and Italian sandwiches all day long
While Vincent Tartamella bags breakfast sandwiches and shuttles egg platters to guests in his small dining room at Vincent’s Deli, the calls start rolling in for pizza. “Hello Vincent’s!” Tartamella says in a sing-song greeting into the phone. Along with an order for a bagel with jelly comes a request for a rice ball parmigiana and a personal pan p...
Keeping "in touch"
On June 26th, 1979, my wife, Luann, and I were blessed with the birth of our first child: a beautiful, little daughter. For me, it was an extra kick because it happened to be my birthday. Naturally, everyone in the family was thrilled with our new addition. She would have four loving grandparents to dote over her and shower her with a ton of love....
Festa della Repubblica in Miami. Concept: “Italian technology and style”
Miami, 31.05.2019 Il “marchio Italia” presente nel sud-est degli Stati Uniti e, in particolar modo, nella città metropolitana di Miami si caratterizza per l’azione delle aziende italiane attive in vari settori: solo per citarne alcuni, costruzioni civili, produzione di macchinari di precisione, tecnologia dell’informazione, arte classica e contempo...
Zeppole of San Giuseppe: Italian cakes for Father’s Day
In Italy some typical gastronomic products of the territory are prepared on the occasion of certain celebrations. These products are made only at certain times of the year. An example is the zeppole of St. Giuseppe, a typical Neapolitan dessert that is traditionally eatenon the occasion of Father’s Day which is celebrated on March 19th. Today it is...
Murder Of ‘Franky Boy’ Cali Highlights Storied History Between La Cosa Nostra & New York City
The murder of Frank Cali is the first assassination of a Gambino crime boss since “Big Paul” Castellano was gunned down outside Sparks Steakhouse in 1985. The pair of sensational shootings highlight a storied history between the mob and New York City. The American mafia has long been glorified in movies and pop culture, but in the Big Apple the mob...
Catania adds southern Italian, Sicilian flair to Niagara Falls restaurant scene
Hanan Samuel grew up close to the tourist frenzy in Niagara Falls, watching the flood of visitors from across the globe as he completed his education at Niagara Catholic High School, then Niagara University. Comfort with and an understanding of his surroundings prompted Samuel to open his first restaurant, Catania, on Feb. 12 in the Wingate by Wynd...
Saint Joseph’s Day is also Father’s Day in Italy
Father’s Day in Italy is celebrated on March 19th, while in the rest of the world the dates vary. In Italy and in the countries of Catholic tradition, fathers are celebrated on March 19th, a date that coincides with the day dedicated by the church to Saint Joseph. In Anglo-Saxon countries it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Italian tradit...
Italy and the Middle Ages -Italian Lecture, Free Event
Tuesday March 26 2019, from 19:00 to 21:00 EDT. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, New York 11373. Free Admission. Donations are accepted and tax-deductible, as we are a registered section 501c3 nonprofit organization. This presentation will be given by Christina McGrath, a PhD candidate in Italian and Comparative Literature...
Celebrate Tiramisù Day
How do you say "pick-me-up" in Italian? Answer: Tiramisù! A delicate medley of bold espresso, creamy mascarpone, and airy ladyfingers, all dusted to perfection in cocoa powder, tiramisù is a classic Italian dessert allegedly invented in Treviso. One taste reminds us why the Italian name means “pick-me-up.” And in time for World Tiramisù Day on Thur...