Vermont Writer John Fusco Talks 'Marco Polo'
Screenwriter John Fusco's surname is an anagram of "focus" — an apt coincidence for someone who's been in the movie business for more than 30 years. Back in the 1980s, while still a New York University screenwriting student, Fusco twice won the now-defunct FOCUS (Films of College and University Students) Award. At the 1984 ceremony, where...
La frutta secca di Besana: dal Vesuvio alla conquista il mondo
Cento milioni di piccoli pacchi escono ogni anno dalle 35 linee di confezionamento che fanno di Besana, classe 1921, il più grande produttore e distributore italiano di frutta secca al mondo, presente da poco anche in Cina attraverso i negozi della catena Walmart. Fondata dai fratelli Emilio e Vincenzo Besana oggi l’azienda – distrutta dur...
Cerimonia al Consolato. Esame AP, superato il traguardo
Ma chi l'ha detto che gli italiani sono sempre in ritardo? Non in America. Dove la comunità italoamericana ha raggiunto un importante obbiettivo con un anno di anticipo: gli studenti delle scuole superiori americane impegnati a sostenere l'esame AP (Advance placement) di italiano questa primavera sono già oltre 2.500, la soglia minima che doveva es...
Screening: “The Mafia Kills Only in Summer”
Pierfrancesco "Pif" Diliberto (a renowned Italian TV host and political comedian) wrote, directed, and stars in this subversive, irreverent comedy set in his native Palermo. Arturo (Alex Bisconti as a child, Diliberto as an adult), grows up in 1970s Sicily obsessed with the omnipresent Mafia (his first word as a baby is "Mafia," not "Mama"). ...
Pantochino closes season with 'Cinderella Italiano!'
Take the 1960s-era song stylings of Connie Francis and Sergio Franchi, mix in a little Mario Puzo and you've got part of the recipe for "Cinderella Italiano!," a new musical version of the classic fairy tale. The season closer for the Pantochino children's theater in Milford draws on writer-director Bert Bernardi's warm memories of growing up...
MOAS and MSF rescue 369 people during first rescue
This weekend more than 6,000 people were rescued in several operations on the Mediterranean sea while making the treacherous crossing from Libya to Europe. Three hundred and sixty nine of those were rescued by the M.Y. Phoenix a search and rescue vessel run in partnership by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and MOAS (Migrant O...
Primanti Brothers plan to open first Ohio location of its popular restaurant
Primanti Brothers, a popular restaurant chain in the greater Pittsburgh area, is planning to open a new location in Beavercreek. The new restaurant would be located on North Fairfield Road near Target if preliminary plans are approved by the city council and planning commission. Primanti Bros. is known for its "Almost Famous" sandwich...
25th annual HerrinFesta Italiana kicks off
It's almost Memorial Day weekend of 2015, and that means it's time for the 25th annual HerrinFesta Italiana. HerrinFesta Italiana Vice President Joey Helleny says this year there are several new attractions thanks to a new contract with equipment providers. Among the new attractions is a Ferris wheel, which has been a ride absent from...
Ten things to do in Milan when you visit Expo
With the World Expo in town, tourists are descending on Milan as never before. If you're one of them, check out this quick guide for a weekend in the city. Duomo: A trip to the Duomo in the heart of the city is not to be missed. Climb (or take a lift) up to the top of the Gothic cathedral, where you can enjoy unrivalled views of the city....
Sauce Italian Specialties Comes to Stowe
by Stacey Brandt When Sharon Herbert first told Seven Days about her plans for Sauce Italian Specialties, back in March, she described a homey take-out joint dishing quality Italian food just like Grandma used to make it. Now, after a few last-minute delays — Herbert debuted briefly over Memorial Day weekend, then closed to work out a few...
South End Roman Trattoria To Open Patio Bar Expansion
by Carla Balzano Boston restaurant, Cinquecento, expanded its South End location by adding an outdoor patio bar. The patio bar is a 12-seat full-service outdoor bar, made completely of recycled shipping container. Sponsored by The Aquitaine Group, they created and built the patio in 32 days! Pretty Amazing! Seth Woods, a represent...
Joe's Italian Grill worthy of two thumbs up
by Wally Kennedy I was a bit skeptical. Joe's Italian Grill didn't exactly get off to a good start. The restaurant, as you might recall, decided to take over the storefront that was occupied by the Great Wall Chinese Super Buffet at 2705 S. Range Line Road. Joe's put up a sign and was about to open, but decided to take down its s...