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A ITALIAN-AMERICAN restaurant owner was the inspiration behind a religious altar created in Elgin. Parishioners brought a wide array of food to Greyfriars Convent last week to lay it on the St Joseph altar. The food was then donated to various good causes around the area, such as the Moray Foodbank.   The tradition of dedicating food to St J...

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Martinique Bistro in New Orleans will close after 20 years, co-owners Cristiano Raffignone and Kelly Barker announced in a Monday (Jan. 5) press release. The pair has leased the space at 5908 Magazine St. to Nick Lama, 33, the chef de cuisine at Gautreau's.   Raffignone and Barker will continue to own the property. Renovations to the space -...

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The 14th annual St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade will roll April 12 through St. Bernard. The theme is "Let's Geaux Tailgating." Marchers begin at 11 a.m., and floats hit the streets at noon.   The 14th annual St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade will roll April 12 through St. Bernard. Princesses are with St. B...

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Il Console generale d'Italia a Houston, Fabrizio Nava ha partecipato nei giorni scorsi alla sesta edizione del World Culture Economy Forum organizzata a New Orleans dalla US Conference of Mayors.

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By Todd Masson, NOLA.com   The Italian-American Fishing Rodeo is one of the few things in life that is truly a win-win. Participants get to catch some fish, eat good food and have a blast, and Children's Hospital gets some money out of the deal.   This year's rodeo is scheduled for May 16-17 at Breton Sound Marina in Hopedale. The cap...

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by Ian McNulty   A visit to the new Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar in New Orleans' CBD can pack in a lot impressions before the food even arrives. The space was, for many years, Le Chat Noir cabaret, and despite its conversion into an upscale restaurant, it may still stir memories of the stage for local theater patrons.   T...

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Per la prima volta l'ICE organizza una promozione integrata della filiera bagno in occasione della Kitchen & Bath. La proposta di ambienti bagno e la partecipazione collettiva rafforzano l'immagine del prodotto italiano (qualità e design) e aumentano le opportunità di business. Alla presenza italiana verrà dato risalto con apposita pubblicità s...

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Behind the Mall of Louisiana on Bluebonnet Boulevard is fertile ground for casual dining. In addition to the food court, the open-air Boulevard shopping center boasts a range of sit-down establishments, including a spanking new Red Robin, Bar Louie and BJ's Brewhouse, which I mention because pizookie is fun to say. So the fact that another chain,...

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Never heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes? You may soon. It's a Southern Italian meatless Christmas Eve meal, celebrated in many Italian-American homes, especially on parts of the East Coast.   "La Vigilia" is relatively unknown in south Louisiana, where Sicilian descendents have kept alive the St. Joseph's Day tradition. The feast has so...

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With a vision aimed at expanding business opportunities with Italy, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas (IACC Texas) is pleased to announce the newly formed, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (IACC Louisiana) as a Chapter of its organization in the U.S. As a Chamber associated with IACC Texas, IACC Louisiana will promote, f...

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