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Opening a sandwich shop may not sound groundbreaking. But doing it in the heart of Manhattan, inside a landmark like Grand Central Terminal, while keeping the menu unchanged for years? That’s a statement. At 125 Park Avenue, All’Antico Vinaio has launched its latest outpost, offering the same schiacciata bread, the same bold fillings, and the same...

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An iconic Hudson Valley supermarket is expanding in the region while featuring historic items all the way from Italy. DeCicco & Sons opened up its newest location on Friday. The company held its grand opening celebration on Friday at 7:30 a.m. in Sleepy Hollow, New York. "We can’t wait to join this incredible community!" DeCicco & Sons wrote on Ins...

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It's a family affair at The Italian Oven in Yonkers where two pairs of sisters — all first cousins — are opening their first restaurant. The new spot, in what had been Fortina, opens March 19 for lunch and dinner. It’s the first eatery Amanda and Angelina Oppedisano, along with Nicoletta and Cristina Sakellaridis, have run on their own, although th...

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John S. Bartolotta, a Vietnam veteran, artist, and author, has led a life as dynamic and multifaceted as the stories he writes. Born into a large Italian family in New York City, John’s journey has taken him from working as a meat cutter with his father to serving in the Marine Corps, owning a plumbing business, becoming a real estate broker, and p...

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The Italian Daughter’s Cookbook is an ode to authentic Calabrese cuisine. In this captivating journey through the vibrant and often undiscovered southern regions of Italy, Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari—daughter of the pioneer purveyor of high end and top quality Italian foods in New York City D. Coluccio & Sons—welcomes readers into her family’s kitchen...

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This week's Neighborhood Eats takes you to a Queens restaurant providing an authentic taste of Italy. Founded in 2014, Via Vai is an Astoria eatery serving traditional Italian cuisine. "I decided to go in this business because I always, you know, love to cook, and because we grow up in Italian family, Italian family always cook," said head chef Ant...

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While the Elmira Italian American Veterans Club building may be up for sale, one local cemetery is helping those vets preserve history. Two monuments were moved from IAVC on Saturday to continue to honor those who served. For decades, two stone memorials stood outside the IAVC. One memorial honors all those who served in World War II and the othe...

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Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS), Italy’s longest-running traditional music ensemble, will mark its 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour in spring 2025. The tour, running through March and April, includes performances in Chicago, New York City, and appearances at both the Big Ears and Savannah Music Festivals. Founded in 1975 by writer Rina Durant...

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Author Ella Schwartz — who has an inquisitive mind and pens fiction and non-fiction books for young readers — is in the habit of always asking questions and trying to learn new things. And the books she writes for kids — middle grade and young adult readers— are just as curious as she is. After conducting extensive research about scientists and inv...

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After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga has officially announced ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour with dates across North America, Europe, and the UK this year in support of her new album, MAYHEM, which received widespread acclaim from critics and fans upon release and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stream MAYHEM HERE. Following h...

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