Bombo Italian Kitchen, The Bar at Bombo Opening at Summit Next Week
Two new Ethan Stowell dining experiences, Bombo Italian Kitchen and The Bar at Bombo, are set to open June 20 in the Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building. Summit opened in Seattle in January and is the U.S.'s first high-rise convention center. Bombo Italian Kitchen’s storefront opens directly into the convention center lobby and offers all-...
IAP 282: Abruzzo: the most beautiful place you’ve never seen with special guest Michelle Dibenedetto of Majella Tours of Abruzzo
It’s one of Italy’s hidden treasures. Known as “strong and kind,” the stunningly beautiful region of Abruzzo might be considered off the beaten path for many travelers to the Bel Paese; however, this week’s guest, Michelle DiBenedetto, is here to explain why this undiscovered region should be at the top of your “must-see” list. Michelle is the owne...
Let good times roll: Bocce leagues back in action at IM park
With the coming of summer, the action at the Ray Mariucci Bocce Complex is back and rolling with league play and good times. The Dickinson Area Bocce Association recently started its annual league play at the Ray Mariucci Bocce Complex at the Iron Mountain City Park on North Park Road. The DABA hosts two men’s leagues on Tuesday and Thursday evenin...
Alberto Sordi, the star of Italian comedy
This year he would have been 103 years old, the legendary and unforgettable Alberto Sordi: actor, director, comedian, screenwriter, composer, voice actor and Italian singer, his image is still extremely vivid despite 20 years have passed since his death. Alberto Sordi has left an indelible mark not only in cinema, but in the entire Italian culture...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Il Sugo Italian Kitchen In Idaho
There is something comforting about a large plate of delicious pasta with the most mouthwatering sauce right in front of you. At il Sugo Italian Kitchen in Meridian, you can find that comfort and excite your taste buds. This Italian restaurant in Meridian, Idaho is family owned and pasta is its specialty. Whether you are a pasta lover or you simply...
Staff Sergeant Steven Decker
The middle of three children, Steven Decker was born in Chicago to Roy and Kathryn Tomasello Decker, who were living near North Avenue and Larrabee. When Decker was 3 years old, they moved to Logan Square, where he grew up living close to his Sicilian-born grandparents and his mother’s five siblings and their families. On Sunday mornings, Decker aw...
Perfect Day Trip to Bologna from Florence: What to See, Do & Eat
One of the top advantages of having Florence as base during your trip to Italy is the ability to visit other equally beautiful and fascinating destinations in just one day. A top contendor? The magical and captivating Bologna. Bologna is a city full of history, culture, and art. And this is in addition to boasting the oldest university in Europe a...
SF's favorite pizza chef is debuting a massive pizza, bagel and beer festival this summer
San Francisco's favorite pizzaiolo, Tony Gemignani, is launching a new festival this summer, and it features all the hits: pizza, bagels and beer. The aptly named Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival is slotted to take place on Aug. 19 in North Beach, with over 45 participating local pizzerias, bagel-makers and breweries. “For the last eight years, there’...
Proof that part of the Roman Empire smelled of patchouli
A research team at the University of Cordoba has identified, for the first time, the composition of a Roman perfume more than 2,000 years old thanks to the discovery of a small vessel of ointment in Carmona. Two thousand years ago, in the Roman city of Carmo (today's Carmona), in the province of Seville, someone placed a vessel of ointment in a fun...
10 Iconic Italian Cars That Combine Beauty And Performance
Italy: the nation that plays host to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery, sumptuous cuisine, and poster book dream cars. The Italians know how to live life, and while the motoring world does have its fair share of skeptics who criticize the way Italy’s performance cars are sometimes engineered, nobody can deny the soul and character that exud...
New Paramus police chief ready to build leaders, protect community
After working with seven Paramus police chiefs throughout his career, Robert Guidetti is finally ready to take the lead himself. “They gave me a department that was a well-oiled machine,” Guidetti said. “Each chief since I’ve been here has already had the building blocks from the chief before him to continue to build on.” Guidetti, a lifelong Param...
Caffe Italia planning move to Guilderland after 50 years
Caffe Italia, a fixture on Central Avenue for 50 years that was founded by an Italian immigrant whose offspring still run the restaurant, is planning to move to a Guilderland shopping plaza late this year, in the process gaining more than twice as much seating and abundant free parking. Maria Romeo, who owns and manages Caffe Italia with her three...