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Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona and his father, former Tribe player Tito Francona, have developed a new pasta sauce, Tito Francona & Son Pasta Sauce, which launches today. The sauce celebrates Tito and Terry’s love of Italian food and Northeast Ohio; a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the new sauce will go to Cleveland Indians Char...

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The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2017, showcasing award-winning films from Italy, opens Sept. 14 - Oct. 5, 2017 at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland Heights, the Atlas Cinemas Eastgate in Mayfield Hts. and the Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square Arts District. All $10 films are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Pre-film dinners on Sept. 14, 21, 28 an...

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You needn't drive to a special area or visit a white- linen tablecloth restaurant to find good Italian food in Cleveland. The city is rich with Italian restaurants and pizzerias, from fine dining to mom-and-pop corner joints. Take Bucci's Brick Oven in Middleburg Heights. Located in the non-descript Southland Shopping Center, across from the closin...

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Bruno and Josipa Milisic have introduced a new elegant eatery to Wickliffe. Casa Di Vino Winery and Restaurant,at 28932 Euclid Ave., showcases cuisine and culture. “We always wanted to open a fine dining restaurant,” Josipa said. “We came upon this property that has great potential for our dream to come true.”  She said her husband, Bruno, has alwa...

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The Wellsville Sons of Italy 21st Annual Italian Fest kicked off Thursday night. On top of great food, there will be live entertainment all weekend, but the main draw of the event is bringing friends and family together. “Hopefully their run into a lot of family and friends that they have not seen in a while and just have a good time," says Joe Tra...

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In 1967, Anthony and Grace LoSchiavo opened Antonio's Pizza at Chevrolet Boulevard and Stumph Road. The General Motors plant was running three shifts, and business was good. A large pepperoni pizza was only $3.40, and a meatball sandwich was $1.95. A plate of rigatoni and meatballs was $2.00, and spaghetti and meatballs was only $1.75. Anthony and...

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The 32nd annual Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will be from Friday to Sunday in downtown Youngstown. From midnight to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday setup will take place. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday a number of live events will occupy these roads rendering them closed to traffic until midnight Sunday: Federal Street, from...

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The village’s summer tradition of food, entertainment and good times returns next weekend as the Wellsville Sons of Italy presents the 21st annual Wellsville Italian Festival. The three-day celebration will take place Aug. 3-5 at Main Street in downtown Wellsville, and continues its summer tradition of entertainment and good times. “The purpose of...

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The annual Italian Festival in Youngstown will be underway next weekend with food, entertainment, and fun. The Italian Fest is located in Central Square, Downtown Youngstown and runs from August 4th until the 6th. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and admission is $5 at the gate. Over 40 food vendors will be lined up downtown, along wit...

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During the years Phil DeChellis owned Napoli’s Italian Eatery, he was a fixture in the downtown restaurant, greeting customers and helping to prepare food.“He lived here,” said Thomas West, a member of the Ohio House and former Canton councilman, said of DeChellis’ dedication to his business. West said DeChellis was just as committed to helping rev...

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