It's not too often you get to see a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road – let alone dozens all at once. That was the scene in West Hartford Sunday – all to raise money for a great cause. Thousands of spectators and car owners descended upon LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center for the 15th Annual Ferrari and Friends Concorso, presented by...
READ MOREChef Kevin Garcia of Morello Italian Bistro in Greenwich, CT is offering flavorful farrotto specials this fall, incorporating the versatile, Italian ingredient in salads, soups and side dishes. Chef Garcia recently shared his take on "farrotto," a simple yet decadent dish using the ancient Italian grain farro, cooked in the style of risotto. "One...
READ MORESome restaurants are so romantic, cozy and spirit-warming that upon entry your anticipation soars, sometimes so high that it can't always be realistically met by the food itself. Such were my experiences at Quartina Trattoria & Vineria in South Norwalk, which opened in May. Though it is at ground level, the restaurant has an intimate,...
READ MOREBy Filomena Fuduli Sorrentino Il Ministero degli Affari Esteri, nell'anno scolastico 1994-1995, ha istituito l'Ufficio Istruzione presso il Consolato di NYC per promuovere lo studio della lingua e della cultura italiana nei tre stati di New York, Connecticut e New Jersey. Oggi l'Ufficio è retto dal dirigente scolastico Carlo Davoli. Siamo andati...
READ MORERizzuto's Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar in Bethel, CT is thrilled to be celebrating their 10-Year Anniversary, according to a press release from the business. Owner Bill Rizzuto opened this neighborhood Italian restaurant and gathering place in December of 2004, transitioning from accomplished hotelier with such hospitality industry g...
READ MORETired of winter? Need some laughs to get rid of the blues? Seven Angels Theatre has the cure with Bada Bing Italian Comedy Night on Saturday, January 31 at 8 PM. Four fantastically funny New York City comedians will take the stage including some favorite regulars. Performing will be Rich Francese, Fran Capo , Bob Luparello with Rob Falcone...
READ MOREAttorney Joseph A. Mengacci of Middlebury received of the association's St. Joseph's Day Italian American Lawyer of the Year award at the 17th Annual Italian-American Legislative Caucus Dinner on Tuesday, April 8. The Connecticut Italian American Bar Association is a recognized Affinity Bar of the Connecticut Bar Association representing I...
READ MOREBy Ken Borsuk The traditional Columbus Day flag raising outside of Town Hall is set for 9 a.m. Monday in celebration of Italian heritage. Despite town offices being closed for the holiday, the Italian flag will be formally hoist and displayed outside Town Hall for the day. A reception will follow at the St. Lawrence Club, 86 Valley Ro...
READ MORECritical studies on the Italian canzone d'autore and popular music are becoming numerous, often intertwining society, music and poetry. Please, consider submitting an abstract for the next NeMLA Annual Convention, held from March 17 to 20, 2016 in Hartford, CT, for the panel: "New Perspectives on the Italian canzone d'autore and Popular Music." &n...
READ MORELunedì 3 settembre 2012 alle ore 11.30 presso la Sala Giunta del Palazzo della Provincia di Bari si terrà la conferenza stampa di presentazione della seconda edizione del premio "Puglia's Italy Award of Excellence in America", promosso dalla "Puglia Center of America" che si svolgerà il prossimo 9 novembre nella città Eastchester dello Stato di New...
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