Italian author Paolo Battaglia to speak
On Sunday, Oct. 5, author Paolo Battaglia will give a presentation on his new book, "Explorers, Emigrants, Citizens: A Visual History of the Italian American Experience from the Collections of the Library of Congress" at the Lackawanna Historical Society's Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. The program will begin at 2 p.m. Battaglia...
Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese : ” il cibo italiano è un abito di Valentino”
Maurizio Ferrarese, uno chef made in Italy ma che ha scelto il Texas dopo una serie di esaltanti esperienze sia in America che in Europa: come è arrivato a questa scelta? Dopo avere avuto la possibilità di girare alcune parti del mondo, ho fortunatamente incontrato mia moglie Whitney a Chicago, nel 2005. Da li ci siamo successivamente spos...
Honor Christopher Columbus at the American Italian Heritage Museum
The public is invited to honor Christopher Columbus the discoverer of America on Monday, October 13 at 11:00 am at the American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Ave., Albany, NY. The event includes a program to honor Columbus, followed by a movie of his life, and a reception. The museum will be open 11 am to 2 pm and no admission will be charg...
Gaetano's brings a taste of Arthur Avenue to Westport
With the recent opening of Gaetano's Deli at 1713 Post Road East, loyal Westport customers will no longer have to trek to the store's Stratford and Monroe locations. "We have a lot of customers who travel from here," said Milanno Ukehaxhaj, co-owner of the Italian deli, known for featuring traditional fare. Read more Sour...
Republican Langone wins Jefferson County Family Court judge seat
For the first time in 30 years, Jefferson County will have a new Family Court judge: Republican Eugene J. Langone Jr. The Watertown attorney defeated Democrat and fellow attorney Susan A. Sovie, Sackets Harbor, 13,704 to 7,106, in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results tallied by the county Board of Elections. Read more &nbs...
Saputo's: The Cannoli An Italian Classic
Cannoli are Italian pastry desserts. Cannoli originated in Sicily and are a staple of Sicilian cuisine. They are also popular in Italian American cuisine. Cannoli consist of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta. They range in size from "cannulicchi", no bigger than a finger, to th...
Made in Michigan: Mitten Crate
There are hundreds of small made-in-Michigan food companies selling products across the state, and it is not easy to try them all. The company Mitten Crate is hoping to help with that by delivering some of those products to your door. At a bakery in Grand Rapids, Josie Lomonoco takes 2000 cookies out of her oven. "We are looking at Sicili...
A taste of Italy opens in Webster
Mama Dolce's Café seeks to bring a little Old World flair, and a mother's touch, to downtown Webster. Named for owner Nancie Zecco's late mother, Mama Dolce's Café opened at 8 Davis St. on Nov. 15. The restaurant offers traditional desserts and coffees imported from Italy, as well as light breakfast items and specially designed sandwiches...
The Abetone advantage
by Tom Winter The warm scents of the Mediterranean followed us as we turned inland from Italy's Mediterranean coast and headed toward the mountains. We could see through the early spring haze that there was snow up there; an unlikely rumor from under the palms that dotted the promenades of the coastal fishing villages. With daylight fadin...
Sebastiano 'Yano' Falcone, 90, had strong ties to Sicilian heritage, Italian community
Sebastiano "Yano" Falcone worked hard to build a strong base for his family in his new home in Omaha, but he always held on to his Sicilian roots. Falcone was a lifelong member of the Santa Lucia Festival Committee, serving from 1946 until his death Sunday. He was 90. Read more Source: http://www.omaha.com
Little Italy to Get Official Dog Park
By Megan Tevrizian and Laura McVicker Good news for pet owners in Little Italy: the downtown neighborhood is getting a dog park. The field connected to Washington Elementary School is already used by many dogs and their owners. Now, the San Diego Unified School District and the Little Italy Association have new plans to split the field at Am...
OK Mozart focuses on music of Italy for 2015 festival in Bartlesville
OK Mozart will take audiences on a musical tour of Italy for the festival's 31st annual season, taking place June 6-13 in and around the Bartlesville Community Center. The season will feature the return of some OK Mozart favorite performers, including pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the Canadian Brass, along with rising classical music stars violini...