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Ciao Bella! The flavors of Italy have arrived in Cottonwood with BV's Italian Kitchen. It is nestled in the heart of town in the Lux Verde Hotel across from Cottonwood’s medical center complex. The public is invited to attend the restaurant’s soft opening at 11 a.m., Dec. 11. It's time for Cottonwood foodies to savor authentic Italian cuisine seaso...

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“I’m Here” is not only a love song from Matteo Bocelli’s self-titled debut album - it's also an official proclamation of his arrival into music as a pop star. Some people might think that the 26-year-old would follow in the footsteps of his famous tenor father, opera and classical music singer Andrea Bocelli, but the younger Bocelli is leaving the...

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Dear friends, 2023 is coming to an end. It has been a year full of events and content, but in this last part of 2023 we are preparing big news for 2024, which for We the Italians will be a different, better year from the previous ones. Stay tuned! Since the last editorial, We the Italians has had the pleasure of participating in three different eve...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is excited to announce the upcoming NIAF Arizona Regional Gala is set to take place on January 27, 2024, at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore Hotel. This prestigious event will recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community while raising funds for two deserving...

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The Italian-inspired restaurant EVO, known for its location in Old Town Scottsdale, recently expanded to offer its classic cuisine in North Scottsdale.  “I’m very excited. (This is) something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and am very happy to be part of the community there,” says Nick Neuman, owner and partner of EVO. “So far, the feedback ha...

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Scottsdale, Arizona is set to welcome a delightful addition to its culinary scene with the opening of The Rosticceria, an Italian restaurant by renowned Chef Joey Maggiore. On December 5th, food enthusiasts can flock to this new eatery located near Cactus Road and Tatum Boulevard to indulge in a unique dining experience. Chef Joey, co-founder of Th...

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He had been in the restaurant business for most of his life. But chef and restaurateur Rocco Pezzano left the time-demanding industry to start a wholesale business that would allow him to spend more time with his young family. Eight years later, COVID-19 hit and effectively shut down his company. By now, Pezzano’s personal life had also changed as...

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Now while I reserve the right to be wowed by more Italian restaurants in the future, there’s definitely an oven in Downtown Chandler that is my new favorite place to fix a craving for sauce and bread. Here’s my review of Craft 64: With great happy hour and late-night specials, it was easy to pick a few appetizers and a pizza, paired with draft brew...

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Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Scottsdale Stadium - 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Free parking is next to the stadium. COST: $20 at the door with a pre-sale of $15.00 advance sale, vendor prices vary. Children under 12 years old are free. Tickets here. The Italian Association of Arizona announc...

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Anyone who has met me knows I am very proud of my Italian heritage. And anyone who has ever worked with me knows a day doesn’t go by when I don’t eat Italian food. Lasagna for breakfast? All the time. Pizza at any hour and at any temperature? I wouldn’t have it any other way.  But the quintessential Italian dish in my mind is gnocchi. It’s the firs...

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