Enrico's Spaghetti-Eating Contest: Championship
When: Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 3:30 PM - Where: Breidert Green Park, Frankfort, IL, 60423 - What: Enrico's Italian Restaurant is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Annual Spaghetti-Eating Contest. To qualify for the championship, competitors may first place 1st-4th in one of our qualifying rounds. Competitors will face off in a t...
'My Brilliant Friend': Why is it the greatest book of the 21st century?
Elena Ferrante is one of the most acclaimed authors in the world. Yet, interviews with her are nearly impossible to find, as she (or he or they) maintains an extremely low-key profile to keep her identity secret. To this day, readers do not know who Ferrante truly is. What they do know, however, is that she is making history. “In the area where na...
How Stephen Revetria and Giants Enterprises empower local communities through baseball and special events
It’s Italian Heritage Night at Oracle Park, an evening when the traditional black and orange colors of the San Francisco Giants mix up with the Italian tricolore. Fans and baseball lovers outside the stadium are ready to see their team take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Stephen Revetria walks around and says “hi” while people take their seats, ready t...
Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of Lake Como for Your Dream Wedding Shoot
Lake Como, a true gem of the Italian lakes, boasts a serene and mesmerizing ambiance that will elevate your wedding photographs to new heights. Imagine strolling hand in hand along the lakefront promenade, capturing the reflections of the majestic Alps mirrored in the crystal-clear waters. From the colorful houses dotting the shoreline to the elega...
New York's DeCicco & Sons grocer announces new location
There's good news for those living near the Connecticut border: DeCicco & Sons, in New York since 1973 (with locations in Ardsley, Armonk, Bedford, Brewster, Eastchester, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood, Pelham and Somers), is opening next summer in Greenwich. Set to occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road, this new spot will be the c...
Italy's Vintage Trains Lure Tourists off Beaten Track
As it rolls across Italy's central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the 1930s and 1950s crosses the forests of the Majella National park and the Abruzzo highlands, giving tourists on board a glimpse of hidden hamlets. Across its just over 100 kilometres (62 miles), the so-called Italian Transiberian rail line, also know...
Italy’s gymnasts enjoy ‘wonderful’ first women’s team medal in 96 years at Paris Olympics
You could tell from their reactions just how much the silver medal meant to the Italian gymnasts. Tears, embraces and hands over their mouths in disbelief. It was a fitting response to winning your country’s first Olympic medal in the women’s gymnastics team event for 96 years, which is precisely what Manila Esposito, Alice D’Amato, Angela Andeoli,...
Is Cleveland’s Little Italy in danger of being loved to death?
A young woman on a scooter lobbed a verbal hand grenade at a tour group on a hot summer night in Cleveland’s Little Italy two weeks ago. “This neighborhood is gentrified!” she yelled as she zoomed past 65 people on Random Road who were enjoying a two-hour “Take a Hike" walking tour of local history and culture. It wasn’t clear why the woman used th...
Tontitown Grape Festival set for Aug. 6-10
The 2024 Tontitown Grape Festival runs from Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 10 on Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412). The annual event returns for its 125th season this year and includes carnival rides, an arts and crafts fair, a 5K walk/run, and free live music. This year’s music lineup includes performances by Jenna & The Soul Shakers, Bo...
Everything you need to know about Sardinian Cuisine
Italian cuisine can be found all over the world. Whether it’s lasagne from Bologna, carbonara from Rome or pizza from Naples, Italy’s food is almost universally popular but Sardinian dishes haven’t gained the same level of recognition. This does not mean that Sardinian cuisine is bad or uninspiring – quite the opposite in fact! Sardinia’s rich culi...
After 93 Years Mille's Italian Sausage Family Business Ending; Foresees Passing the Torch to New Owners Faithful to Mille Family Tradition at Wisconsin State Fair
Mille's Italian Sausage LLC, owners of the Mille's Italian Sausage food concession at the Wisconsin State Fair and the Mille's Italian Sausage brand of retail sausage products announced today that the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair will be the Mille family's 93rd and final year of operation and ownership of the Mille's Italian Sausage brand. The Mille f...
In Boston, Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivors Reunite with their Rescuers
At one time the Andrea Doria was considered the “most beautiful Italian ship in the world,” but her collision with the Swedish motor vessel Stockholm, on July 25, 1956 near Nantucket Island on the coast of Massachusetts, evokes her as the protagonist of one of the most controversial maritime disasters in history that claimed 51 lives. Last Monday,...