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by Rita Cipalla   In an industrial area just south of downtown Seattle, under the shadow of CenturyLink Field and down the street from several auto repair shops, sits a small nondescript brick building whose no-frills exterior belies its interior hidden treasures.   Known as Big John's PFI, which stands for Pacific Food Importers, the...

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Never let it be said that Joe Fugere, owner of Seattle's Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, won't move heaven and earth, or even a pizza oven, to create delicious, perfectly baked pizza for a customer, particularly when that customer is Barak Obama.   During President Obama's 2012 visit to Seattle, Fugere arranged for a 4,000-pound portable wo...

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by John Viola   As many of you are already aware, Tuesday marked a disappointing day for the Italian American community around the nation and most specifically in Seattle, Wash., because the City Council of Seattle voted unanimously to declare the second Monday in October as "Indigenous People's Day," replacing the traditional celebration of...

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October 9, 2014My name is Lisa Marchese. I am a second generation Italian-American and Seattle native, having grown up in the Italian community here in Rainer Valley. Golda Meir once said that you can't shake hands with a clenched fist.The Seattle Italian community was not only offered a clenched fist by the City Council – we were told that we sho...

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Here is an opportunity to see a Tony Award-winning musical based on a famous Italian film in a sophisticated theatrical setting for a fraction of the cost of a ticket to a Broadway musical. Please read the details below and then use the promo code in the coupon to get a $10 per ticket “Festa Italiana” discount.   Showtunes Theatre Compa...

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di Ivan Palumbo   Il popolo di Seattle le aspetta senza promesse di rivoluzione: perché la rivoluzione sono loro, le 19 ragazze italiane sbarcate negli Stati Uniti a diffondere il calcio made in Italy. È un sogno, o forse era un sogno. Perché da domani, giorno della presentazione, sarà realtà. E ancor più da domenica 9, giorno del debutto co...

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by Michela Tartaglia It was between September of 1991 and May of 1992 when Seattle Mayor Norman Rice and Perugia Mayor Mario Valentini signed a pact of friendship between their cities and since then that relationship has grown stronger and stronger.   The origin of that pact resides in a desire of a Seattleite named Hans Lehmann, who had co...

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Dear Friends, AFS-USA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been a leading international high school student exchange for more than 65 years, is currently looking for host families for high school exchange students in our community.   There are five Italian students in particular who will be arriving to the Seattle area this fall. Please read t...

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Saturday July 18th, 7pm. FC Sounders Italian heritage night. FC Sounders vs Colorado Rapids. Group tickets only $36. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the San Gennaro Festival and Festa Italiana. Take advantage of this offer and complete these instruction by June 26!   -open the pdf and click on "buy now" PDF FC Sounders&...

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The airy, light-filled tasting room at the Northwest Wine Academy would feel right at home in any of Seattle's swankier neighborhoods. Designed with a distinctly northwest aesthetic, the walls are partially lined with beautiful reclaimed redwood and the tasting counter is faced with scores of basalt rocks brought back from eastern Washington. Large...

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