There will be something special in the air at the 2013 Mamma Mia Cook-off on Nov. 9 when the night sky is illuminated with sparkling paper lanterns. In addition to the sumptuous feast of Italian food, this year's event will celebrate Rificolona, the Florentine paper lantern parade.   "Each year we look for new ways to add to the authenticit...

Amid strong interest from potential franchisees, robust same-store sales, and more geographic expansion, Fazoli's is extending its franchise incentive program for new operators. In February, franchisees reported a 9.3 percent same-store sales increase on a 6.3 percent jump in traffic. Year to date, franchise unit sales are up 4.9 percent on a 3.7 p...

By Nick Kurczewski / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS   If the idea of owning an extremely fast and hugely expensive Lamborghini sports car for less than $4-grand sounds too good to be true, that's because it is. To drive the point home, Lamborghini Automobili is taking legal action against CARKITINC, a kit-car company based in Albertville, Alabama. For...

Fazoli's, the nation's largest fast-casual Italian chain, has signed a franchise agreement for its first restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. Fazoli's, No. 2 on Zagat's list of fast-food restaurants, recently announced an aggressive, five-prong franchise growth strategy. The Montgomery restaurant will be developed by Dr. Rakesh Patel. It is expe...

by Paul Sullivan Joey Avery and David Lisenby plan to open Papa Roc's Italian Grill in the Somerset shopping center in February providing fine food in a casual atmosphere. The partners have more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant field, Avery said.   "We are going for a more polished casual atmosphere, meaning we will have t...

Civitan International's Board of Directors has appointed Carmelo Cutuli as new General Secretary for Italy.   Cutuli who has distinguished himself in introducing Civitan International in his Country and contributing in developing the Southern Europe network, ranks the MST Grade that recognizes Civitans who excel at building new Clubs. Cutul...

The Sayre chapter of UNICO held their 49th annual dinner dance on Saturday at Tomasso's Restaurant in Waverly. Those who donated the $100 ticket cost for the formal event were treated to dinner, live music by local band Splash, an open bar and dancing all night long.   The group has been active in the Valley area since 1967 when a group...

It is known that millions of Italian immigrants went to the big cities on the two coast: but some of them spread all over the United States, looking for a place to start a new life. Those who went to smaller and less known places, in smaller but not less important communities, had an experience that is similar but at the same time different than th...

Fri, July 17, | From 7:00 am - 9:00 am Dante Alighieri Society Book ClubFriday, July 17, 2015 7 pm 630 N Old Woodward – Time: 7-9 pmSuite 102 Birmingham, MI 48009   Agostino By Alberto MoraviaThirteen-year-old Agostino is spending the summer at a Tuscan sea-side resort with his beautiful widowed mother. When she takes up with a cocksure new...

by David Holloway   Traditional Italian cuisine takes center stage on Saturday, Nov. 9 when the good people of Daphne, Ala., will once again get together for a tasty, fun annual event that benefits the school kids of Baldwin County.   The 2013 Mamma Mia Cook-off is set for 7-10 p.m. on the grounds of Daphne City Hall at 1705 Main St....