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By Giovanni di Napoli Last Thursday I returned to the Italian American Museum for a special live performance by Neapolitan jazz sensation Simona De Rosa.   It was special because the vocalist was reunited with her longtime bandmates Inside Quartet, who were in town to support her recent gala at LaFrak Concert Hall. This was one of just a ha...

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Hail To The Chef! Ernest Lepore, co-owner and Executive Chef of Little Italy's world famous Ferrara Café & Bakery, predicted he would create the World's Largest Cannolo and this past Saturday, September 20, 2014, he did it!   Weighing in at a record 348 pounds and measuring 12 feet in length, the "Ferrara IL GRANDE CANNOLO was introduced...

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by John Nappoli   My worlds collided Sunday when my confratelli from the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza and the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George came together to celebrate the 127th Annual Feast of Saint Rocco at Most Precious Blood Church in historic Little Italy in New York City.   Considering the caliber of membe...

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By Dominic Candeloro   There was never just ONE Little Italy in Chicago. If all Italian immigrants to Chicago had settled in the same neighborhood, the concentration of their political, economic, and cultural power would have produced a much different history. Because they came to Chicago to work, they lived near their places of employment....

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Historically an Italian and Jewish neighborhood, Bensonhurst has transformed into a multi-cultural hub of southwest Brooklyn.   The neighborhood's Italian roots are still visible in the many eateries and specialty shops nestled along the tree-lined streets of Brooklyn's Little Italy, including Lenny's Pizza, made famous by its cameo in...

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by Andrew Bagley   The San Diego Sicilian Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this Sunday, May 19, in Little Italy. Beginning at 10 AM until 6 PM, India Street and surrounding thoroughfares come alive with people, culture, color, food, live music, entertainment, dancers, a car show, wine and beer garden, kids' zone, games, arts and craf...

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At the turn of the century, SW Portland had an Italian business district, culture and neighborhood. The district remained intact until 1961, when it was abolished due an urban renewal. The city lost not just a thriving business district but a vibrant community as well. There is a movement within the community to restore "Little Italy". The dream is...

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"It's going to be beautiful," predicted Giovanna Gattuso, commenting on her 3rd showing of The King is Naked, which had its premier opening in Little Italy's Convivio Center in San Diego Sunday evening.   She was correct. The event was as great a success here as were its two former showings in Turin, Italy on June 7th, 2014, and the Italian...

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Summer Arts Festival June 5 - 7This year's art walk is shaping up to be fabulous!Many galleries are hosting receptions for the event. Wine tastings all weekend. This year we have even added outdoor artist vendors this year!When you get hungry, visit one of our fine restaurants for al fresco dining.There's even a Toga Party on Saturday night! You tr...

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by Judith Messina   First came the immigrants who gave Little Italy its name. Then came the wave of Chinese immigrants who began raising families, opening shops, restaurants and even small factories in the neighborhood in the 1980s. More recently, soaring property prices have ushered in the era of affluent urbanites and hipsters. Today, even...

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