St. Joseph's celebration keeps Italian traditions alive
The Italian-American Heritage Society of Boca Raton is putting on a St. Joseph's celebration in Delray Beach March 11 with plenty of pasta, Italian music and history from the old country. "We have 150 people booked already and everyone is really looking forward to this event," said Paul Pontrelli, secretary of The Italian-American Heritage...
High-end Italian restaurant Circo will top new I-Drive project
High-end Italian restaurant Circo Orlando will be the penthouse tenant on an International Drive retail and parking project, complete with a retractable glass roof over its patio and views of the theme parks. Circo Orlando, a part of Le Cirque Restaurant brands, will be the top-level tenant at the new 10-story parking and retail structure next...
Il Volo in Miami: New tour, TV special
With their Fillmore-filmed PBS special due for broadcast in a few weeks, the pop-opera trio Il Volo has announced a 17-concert North American tour that includes a stop at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Tickets for the Sept. 21 concert are expected to go on sale in June, coinciding with the May 28 release of a special-edition version of the CD "W...
Feast of Little Italy returns with 3 days jaunt into "La Dolce Vita"
The annual Feast of Little Italy, now in its twelfth year, and presented by Arrigo Fiat, returns to the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter, Florida on November 7, 8 and 9th. This celebration of the very best of Italian culture draws thousands of visitors who will enjoy over 150 booths featuring everything from traditional Italian food to jewelry and hom...
Realistic Fiction Author Grace Mattioli Chosen As One Of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'
Author Grace Mattioli has been chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. The award was the result of a public voting process and her appearance on The Authors Show in which she discussed her latest realistic fiction novel, 'Discovery of an Eagle'. The new book delves deeply into life issues but at the same time offers witt...
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Italian at The University of Alabama
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics and the Program in Italian at The University of Alabama seek applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Italian: 1) Assistant Professor in Italian— Open area of specialization The Department of Modern Languages and Classics and the Program in Italian at The University of Alabam...
Italian company leads plan for ethanol plant in N.C.
A long-anticipated $200 million ethanol plant that will turn grasses grown on North Carolina hog farms into motor fuel will go ahead, Gov. Pat McCrory's office said Monday. The plant operated by Biochemtex, a partnership headed by Italy-based Gruppo Mossi & Ghisolfi, plans to employ 65 people in three years near Clinton in Sampson County. &nb...
New Italian cookbook features food from the heart and soul
"Italian food is Italian because it's all based on our mamas. Their whole lives were dedicated to feeding their families. That was their heart and soul," says Valencia Gionti Davis, president of the Ladies Italian-American Civic League. As the 25th Memphis Italian Festival arrives this week, there is no better reminder of Italian heritage...
Al Di La opens as Italian market, bistro in Spring Hill
For Walter Knowles, food is a bonding agent between families and communities. He drew upon that philosophy when developing his latest restaurant, Al Di La Italian Bistro, at the corner of Spring Hill Drive and Mariner Boulevard. Al Di La, which means beyond, opened for business three weeks ago after months of preparation to make the eater...
Swope adds to Italian touch with Alfa Romeo
The Italian-made Alfa Romeo sports car is headed to Shelbyville Road. Swope Auto Group announced that it had been awarded a dealership by the automaker last month and intends to rename its Sam Swope FIAT in St. Matthews to Sam Swope Alfa Romeo FIAT to reflect the addition. Swope, the state’s largest auto dealer, becomes the first Louisvill...
Mount Airy's new signature restaurant may attract non-gamblers
Mount Airy's newest high-end restaurant follows a trend among casinos across the country – adding branded, often chef-driven eateries. The casino just opened Bistecca by Il Mulino, an upscale Italian eatery, replacing Red's Steakhouse, named for founder Louis DeNaples' grandmother. The competition is steep. The Sands Casino Reso...
Italy's Fabelli Furniture expands in U.S. to combat Chinese imports
Fabelli Group, an Italian furniture manufacturer and importer, recently expanded its operations with the acquisition of a warehouse – and new HQ – in Sunrise, Florida. The acquisition will allow the Italian furniture maker to enter a market that it says is dominated by Chinese imports. Fabelli will use the warehouse as a distribution point for shi...