NEWS FROM : SOUTH EAST  

A new Italian deli has opened in Conway. Leone’s Italian Deli, 337 Main St. in Conway, is still in the process of getting things set up, but that hasn’t stopped people from stopping by and ordering sandwiches. And owner Jim Leone hasn’t turned anyone away, serving them made-to-order sandwiches off his extensive menu. He is hoping to open officially...

Casadonna is a restaurant inspired by the cuisine of the Italian coast, developed in collaboration between Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality. The new concept accommodates 366 diners indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. Designed by Ken Fulk, the restaurant is located in the same Mediterranean-style building as the historic Women's Club of Mi...

Toscana Divino, a mainstay in Miami’s dining scene for over a decade, is back — this time, as a limited-time pop-up in Key Biscayne. Hosted by Toscana Divino Hospitality Group, the Toscana Divino Experience takes over the Towers of Key Biscayne every Friday and Saturday evening. Executive chef Andrea Marchesin will lead the kitchen, creating region...

One of the biggest events celebrating Italian culture is returning to the Piedmont-Triad! Raffaldini Vineyards is hosting the 19th annual Festa Italiana September 21-22. Owner of the vineyards, Jay Raffaldini says the annual event is about "more than just wine" and joined The Local Vibe team to share what's planned for the weekend. During Festa Ita...

Kyle Greene has plunged headfirst into one of his newest ventures, an Italian restaurant named Nonna’s. But he’s an experienced swimmer, so he knows what to do. The name "Nonna" evokes an image of an Italian grandmother wearing a well-loved apron while stirring a huge pot of fragrant tomato sauce. But Kyle G’s inspiration was actually his Italian g...

Italian Feast's Meatball Run is returning this year to raise funds for local schools in partnership with South Carolina-based nonprofit Turn90. The Meatball Run will feature both a 5K and a 1-mile run and is a USATF certified race, according to the Summerville Italian Feast website. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Educational Foundation Do...

The Kittredge Arts Center at Warren Wilson College (701 Warren Wilson Rd Swannanoa, NC) presents Cantu: an evening of Sicilian Folk Music interpreted by Michela Musolino in concert with special guest artist, Lorenzo Piccone, on September 17th. Door open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7pm. Meet & Greet at 8:30pm. Tickets here. Internationally recognized...

On September 28, 2024, the Stati Generali of the Associations of Italian Researchers Abroad will be held in Miami, Florida-USA, an exciting moment in the associative life of all the Associations of Italian Researchers Abroad who will work, united, to make Italy even more competitive. Together, paths and projects for growth will be mapped out, provi...

Voice faculty members in Mississippi State’s Department of Music are presenting an Italian opera recital Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on MSU’s campus. “La Regata Italiana” takes place in the lecture-recital hall of the Music Building located at 124 Hardy Road. The program, which is free and open to the public, will sweep attendees through the rich history...

Jon Bon Jovi was in the right place at the right time on Tuesday when he helped coax a woman from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. The "Livin' on a Prayer" singer happened to be filming a music video on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he saw a woman in a "moment of crisis," Fox News Digital has learned.  "A shout out to @jonbon...

Philly Italian Pastas and Subs is a place where owner Howard Knepper goes out of his way to make sure his customers know that they come first. He laughed when he was told one of the reasons he was selected for this interview was because he loves to talk. The other reason was he runs a great business with great food. During the pandemic, it was a go...

Italy-based polymer additives supplier Sabo announced this week the establishment of a subsidiary in Orlando, FL. Sabo International Americas joins the company’s three other locations in Europe and Asia, further reinforcing its global presence and role in the polymer additives market, the company said in a press release distributed on Sept. 4. The...