Help Us Unite the Two Bays: Naples and SF
Naples, as depicted here in the Vatican Hall of Maps, is a hotbed of world cultural heritage. The city was founded 2800 years ago as a Greek colony, making it one of the oldest cities in the world, and since then it has been the seat of duchies, kingdoms and an empire of diverse cultural groups with diverse languages.
Old Trieste restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary
Old Trieste Restaurant announces its 50th anniversary this month. "On this special anniversary for Old Trieste Restaurant, we would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our customers for their long-time support and wonderful friendships for the past 50 years," says Owner and Operator Larry Tomicich. In honor of its 50t...
That's Italian-American! History told by people who lived it in Silicon Valley
by Joe Rodriguez Now this is Italian! Ken Borelli walked through an exhibit of his people's history in Silicon Valley with immense pride, but he also paced up and down with the nervous energy of a man trying to record the fascinating story before it's forgotten. "We have scattered all over the place, and it's getting harder to ev...
Italia-Usa, relazioni ad alto potenziale
di Marco Andrea Ciaccia All'incontro organizzato ieri dall'American University of Rome, dall'American Chamber of Commerce in Italy e dall'Associazione We The Italians si è fatto il punto sulle relazioni economiche tra i due Paesi. Secondo il presidente del National Italian american foundation John Viola, l'ottica cui la comunità d...
Vic Rallo brings his ‘Italian table’ to public television
by Jim Bessman There are tables, and then there's what New Jersey restaurateur/raconteur Vic Rallo calls "the Italian table." "The 'Italian table' is the place where family and friends gather not only to eat and drink but to catch up, cry, sing, love and laugh," says Rallo. "This is lost in America as most dads and moms work to get ah...
Men Who Dine Guest Bloggers: Italian Dine Out at Aroma Kitchen & Wine Bar!
The next stop on our Italian Dine Out 2013 was at Aroma Kitchen & Wine Bar. Stepping up to the door of this seemingly small East Village establishment is completely deceiving, as soon as you enter, you will be amazed by the number of intimate dining rooms, hidden passageways and exceptionally delicious food! Chef and owner Vito Polosa...
Prima di Silicon Valley: Frederick Marrazzo racconta gli italiani di ieri
by Roberto Bonzio Quando Palo Alto e dintorni non erano ancora Silicon Valley ma un giardino fertilissimo, che forniva frutta e verdura a mezza America, gli immigrati italiani furono protagonisti del suo straordinario sviluppo agricolo. Interi gruppi di famiglie trapiantati in una zona che ricordava per clima e geografia il loro Belpa...
Let's rally for Keeping Italingua School Alive to help pay our teachers in 2014.
Italingua is not just a place where you learn Italian, you come to us to feel Italian. The students are supported by a warm, extended family while learning about Italian culture, music and food, art and politics. At current economic situation Italingua has been affected like other wonderful communities. We are asking for your generou...
State Street residents, Little Italy Pizzeria in Ogdensburg honored with 'Gateways & Corridors' awards
The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce named Kathleen & Donald Wylie of 911 State Street and Little Italy Pizzeria at 900 State Street as winners of their Gateways & Corridors Committee's Revitalization awards for the month of September. For September the committee chose both a business and a residence in the 900 block of State Street...
100 best New York restaurants: Italian food
Gotham-dwellers are mad for Italian food, and some of the best New York restaurants offer world-class pasta, fragrant roasted meats and a show-stopping spreads of salumi, cheese and antipasti. But of all the Italian restaurants in New York (and there are many) only a handful topped our list. Read on for our take on New York's best Italian...
Italian American Police Society Selects Somerset County Sheriff Frank Provenzano as the 2013 Grand Marshal for Columbus Day
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey has selected Somerset County Sheriff Frank Provenzano as its 2013 Grand Marshal for Columbus Day. Sheriff Provenzano will represent the organization as its leader in Columbus Day Parades in Jersey City, Morris County and in the New York City Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan. A lifelong resi...
Italian-American Heritage Month
October is Italian-American Heritage Month in the State of Utah, and the Office of the Mayor in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Library is pleased to celebrate and showcase 2013 as the Year of Italian Culture in our Capital City. At 7pm every Tuesday in October, the public is invited to visit the City Library to learn more about...