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The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) was proud to have presented the highly anticipated Spring Conference, Jazz Italian Style, which took place on March 22, 2025, at the Rutgers College Avenue Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ. This unique event explored the profound Italian influence on the evolution of jazz, blending history, cult...

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The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee held their Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave. on Sunday afternoon, March 23. According to Bill Freda, trustee, the event saw 280 people. The dinner, catered by Ralph’s Pizzeria, included all-you-can-eat pasta, pizza, soda, bread,...

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Boheme Opera NJ turned to a story of love, hate, and revenge for this year’s presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore this past weekend at Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. With a libretto by Italian playwright Salvatore Cammarano, who based his texts on a play by Spanish dramatist Antonio García Gutiérrez (which in turn...

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A new steakhouse recently opened in South Orange. Felina Steak has opened up a new location at 101 South Orange Avenue. According to a news release, the Italian-American steakhouse features “expertly crafted cocktails and a dynamic, see-and-be-seen atmosphere.” Learn more here. Felina Steak South Orange will be open for lunch, brunch and dinner, Tu...

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The Bayonne Italian Heritage Festival is set to return on from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 at G Thomas DiDomenico Park on 16th Street. The annual event celebrates all things Italian and promises fun for all ages. Highlights of the festival will include live music, a beer garden, various vendors, and bounce houses for kids. Attendees can come together...

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Finding an Italian restaurant where authentic flavors of Naples are served can be a real struggle for lovers of Italian cuisine. Some claim they serve traditional Italian fare, but few truly recreate the experience of so-called Southern Italian food. The aroma of fresh-baked pizza, the heartwarming taste of hand-made pasta: the essence of Neapolita...

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Traditional Italian food is arguably the cornerstone of New Jersey cuisine. At 19 South Park Street, Leone’s has been an Italian-American staple in the heart of Montclair since 1995. As it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Leone’s is reflecting on its legacy and why following the beat of its own drum has kept it in business for all of t...

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In February, the Verona Chapter of UNICO National, the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, held its annual Sunday Gravy Dinner. Close to 100 people attended the event. The proceeds of the dinner were donated to Church of the Holy Spirit ($1,000) for regular use of their space, and $3,000 to the Lawrence family after...

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A long-awaited Liscio’s Italian Bakery & Deli location opens April 1 inside an extensively remodeled supermarket here off North Delsea Drive, the company has announced. The project, which Glassboro officials approved in July 2023, reserves most of the 21,240-square-foot building for baking and storage. Bakery products are to be sold on-site and shi...

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The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of its esteemed founder, Maestro Matteo Giammario. A visionary in music education and performance, Maestro Giammario's legacy continues to inspire generations of young musicians. Born in Trenton, NJ, to Italian immigrant parents from the Puglia region, Matteo Giam...

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