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The American dream and the inseparable bond with the motherland are at the heart of the celebrations held every year in September on the outskirts of New York City, and 2024 has been an unforgettable event for Italian Americans who dream of traveling to Italy. It is a phenomenon that goes by the name of Roots Tourism, and the traditional Italian Fe...

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Known as New Jersey’s Little Italy, Hoboken has long had a vibrant Italian-American community. It’s also celebrated as the birthplace of famous singer and actor Frank Sinatra, who was born there to Italian-American immigrants. The legacy from the Italians who first settled in Hoboken in the 1880s can still be found throughout the Mile Square City,...

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On Thursday, September 12th, Hoboken’s annual Spaghetti Block Party will return for Mile Square residents to the waterfront walkway on Sintra Drive between First and Second Streets. The event will be catered by two local businesses, and the evening will include a full Italian dinner with multiple food options. Hoboken’s 2024 Spaghetti Block Party i...

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This year’s edition of Hoboken’s beloved annual St. Ann Italian Festival, also known as the St. Ann Feast, will take place from July 24 to July 28. And from July 21 to Aug. 25, the Hoboken Historical Museum will offer an exhibition titled “On the Steps of St. Ann’s: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante.” If you are...

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This event may be the most stereotypical New Jersey event that I’ve seen, and I’m so here for it. The Garden State is known for its Italian ties and there’s a celebration happening in Hoboken that is all things Italian. The Hoboken Italian Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the Tri-State area. Their website describes this yearly event as a...

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A beloved local event is returning to the Mile Square for 2024. St. Ann’s Italian Festival, an annual happening that features Italian eats (including the infamous zeppoles), music, kiddie rides, a beer garden, and more, is returning for its 114th year at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Read on for details about the 2024 St. Ann Italian Festival in...

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There’s something to be said about a place that has been up and running for more than six decades. “Come in. Try something. We’re just starting out. We’ve only been here for 63 years,” joked Patty Spaccavento, owner of Piccolos — located at 92 Clinton Street in Hoboken. We can confidently say that this is one of our favorite, no-fuss spots in town,...

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For the last decade, Msgr. Paul Bochicchio of St. Francis Church in Hoboken has been advising as a spiritual consultant on the upcoming film “Cabrini,” produced by Angel Studios about the life and ministry of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, set to debut in theaters in March 2024. The highly anticipated movie, from the studio that produced “The Chosen”...

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If you’re looking for an amazing Italian restaurant in Hoboken, we’ve got you covered. Il Tavolo di Palmisano is a go-to for savory meals and signature cocktails and a HG team favorite for dinner with friends and family. Located at 700 Clinton Street, the Hoboken restaurant provides a charming ambiance for all guests + weekly menu specials that wil...

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Those who have been to Rome are not surprised that modern cuisine was born in a place filled with beauty, history, and delicious food. What may come as a surprise however, is upon return to the United States, it’s hard to find the traditional Roman dishes — specifically Bucatini All’amatriciana, or Cacio e Pepe, a creamy Pasta Carbonara, or Alla Gr...

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