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Celebrate Italy's recent Euro 2020 soccer win this weekend at the 29th Newport Italianfest. The beloved festival — which honors the Tri-State's Italian heritage with live music, historical displays and tons and tons of food —  takes place July 15-18 at Festival Park at Newport on the Levee. The foodie fest, which was canceled in 2020 due to the pan...

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Like the Frank Sinatra song title says, “The Best is Yet to Come,” and that’s what Carlo Vaccarezza is banking on with a restaurant bearing the blue-eyed crooner’s first name. Frank and Dino’s is set to open the second week in July at the intersection of Short and Mill streets in a circa 1895 building. The flagship location is in Boca Raton, Florid...

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The City of Newport has announced announce Italianfest is returning this summer with new dates. The festival will run from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18 at Festival Park between the Purple People and Taylor Southgate Bridges on the banks of the Ohio River. Presented by the City of Newport and ColdIron events, Italianfest has become one...

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When Kristin and Justin Gilbert used to live on Sycamore Avenue 20-plus years ago, they'd walk up and down Frankfort Avenue and dream about where they might put a gelato shop. Now, that dream is coming true. The owners of Gelato Gilberto are opening a second location at 2240 Frankfort Ave. in July.  "We started thinking about a second location prob...

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If you can’t make it to Southern Italy to indulge in traditional Neapolitan-style pizza at the source, New York City’s take on pizza is arguably second-best. But you won’t find a better slice in Louisville than at Old School NY Pizza. A round of thin, crisp crust bearing portions of spicy sauce, melty cheese and toppings discreetly applied so all r...

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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, is expanding into Kentucky. The brand recently announced its latest multi-unit deal to bring franchise locations to the state with the first slated to open in 2021. The agreement was finalized with a multi-generational family franchis...

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The Italian American Association of Louisville needs volunteers (set up, officiating, score keeping, and whatever) for the Louisville regional Special Olympics Bocce. Who to contact: Bob Scorsolini at TEL 502-500-9044. Date: Sunday, May 16, 2021 Time: 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Place: Kentucky Country Day, 4100 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 This has be...

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A new restaurant has debuted on the Radcliff dining scene, offering a variety of hand-crafted pizzas and Italian-inspired selections. At 125 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Kickin’ Pizza officially opened April 19. Customers can dine-in or order to-go through curbside pickup. Catering also is available through the business. The restaurant is co-owned and o...

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Edward Carrella and his wife wanted to retire to northern Michigan, but the COVID-19 pandemic moved up their plans. The Chicago native lost his restaurant job during the initial stages of the pandemic in 2020. They now live full time in Frankfort, where his wife’s family has visited for decades. Carrella and his business partner Tim Potter, a summe...

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"Chi mangia bene vive bene;" he who eats well, lives well. That's the motto of Vita Bella Italian Kitchen and Market, which will serve its first customers on March 3 at 320 Main St. in downtown Frankfort at the former location of Coho Cafe. Vita Bella was opened by Ed Carella and Tim Potter, who saw there was something Frankfort's restaurant scene...

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