Wines of Italy Hall of Fame to Honor Lorenzo Scarpone of Villa Italia
by Mauro Battocchi Villa Italia's founder and owner, Lorenzo Scarpone has been inducted into the Wines of Italy Hall of Fame at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on February 4, 2015. The San Francisco-based company is a premier Italian wine distributor to California, Oregon and beyond. Please join me in congratulating Lorenzo on thi...
Neighborhood of the Week: Federal Hill, the heart of Providence's culinary industry
Although today it is one of the city's best-known neighborhoods, and a major tourist attraction, famous for its many popular restaurants, Federal Hill was used mainly for grazing cattle until the 1820s. But beginning in the mid-1800s, as "Providence grew beyond the area of Colonial settlement," Federal Hill "became home for many of Providence's ar...
Michelin Men: Two Italian Star Chefs Pop Up in L.A.
The romantic cityscape of Florence or the coastal charm of Positano? It’s a tough choice, but you don’t actually have to choose. You can sample cuisines from both Italian regions–but with a California twist–right here in L.A., starting this weekend. Two Michelin-starred chefs, Vito Mollica (Il Palagio at the Four Seasons Firenze) and Matt...
Il consigliere democratico di Brooklyn Vincent Gentile punta al Congresso per rimpiazzare Grimm il 5 maggio
Un po’ come si addice ad una favola, poco prima dello scoccare della mezzanotte di lunedì, il consigliere comunale di Brooklyn Vincent Gentile ha inoltrato la documentazione al Board of Election municipale con la sua nomina del partito democratico nella prossima elezione speciale al Congresso del 5 maggio. I democratici di Staten Island av...
Guess Foundation promotes social change from LA to Italy
The Guess foundation, a Los Angeles brand founded in 1994, plans to continue its mission of raising funds for philanthropic organizations by launching a brand new project in Europe this year. The foundation uses its popular brand to support causes that help promote social change. The GUESS Foundation hopes to foster social, health, and education o...
Farinelli 1937, Fornaro, and Harry's pizzeria will make Coconut Grove Miami's' pizza hub
When Maurizio Farinelli opened Strada in the Grove, the tree-lined community embraced the bistro for its well-priced pasta and warm-yet-sophisticated setting. Now, the restaurateur, who also owned the popular Trattoria Sole and Blu in South Miami, is bringing a more personal concept to the Grove. Farinelli 1937 will open at 3199 Commodore...
Quanto Basta Is Bringing Italy to the Triad
Winston-Salem’s newest “eatery” is enjoying early success and accolades after just a month of be ing open. Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar is the culmination of a lifelong dream for Chef Tim Grandinetti, along with his wife, Heidi, and his business partners, Lynn and Lynette Murphy. This partnership is also behind the successfu...
Charleston Italian Festival to Launch September 19, 2015
The King Street Marketing Group and the Italy America Chamber of Commerce introduce the Charleston Italian Festival. The event will be a celebration of Italian culture, arts, food, wine and automobiles. It will be held on Daniel Island from noon to 7:00 p.m., September 19, the Feast of San Gennaro. The Charleston Italian Festival will feat...
Exploring the Tradition of Sunday Gravy at Rao's
It's a sacred thing. Be careful when tinkering with any Italian family's recipe for Sunday gravy, that meat-stocked tomato sauce that gets simmered and reduced into a savory explosion of nostalgic happiness. "If you tweak and twist my family's recipe, you might be subject to harm," says Frank Pellegrino Jr., known best as Frankie, co-owner of...
SBA Names Eastern Pa. 2015 Family-Owned Small Business Of Year
U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania Director Antonio (Tony) Leta officially introduces Eastern Pennsylvania's Family-Owned Business of the Year, Talluto's Authentic Italian Food, Inc., with members of the Talluto family "It's wonderful to have the privilege to recognize the achievements of leading Pennsylvania family-ow...
Verismo Opera to Hold Open Auditions for La Gioconda and Rigoletto
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara invites soloists in all vocal categories to audition for roles in the professional opera company's 2016 productions. New Jersey residents are encouraged to apply. Solo roles are available in the company's debut of Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda and Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto...
Downtown Portland's Martinotti's Cafe & Deli closing after 36 years
By Samantha Bakall Rising rents have come to claim another long-running Portland establishment. Martinotti's Cafe & Deli, the 36-year-old Italian store known for its wines, grocery selection and expansive deli case, will close June 30. A clothing store is slated to replace the deli. "Rent has raised considerably," Martina...