Zagat Names Rhode Island’s ‘Official’ Sandwich
Rhode Island may be best known for stuffies, gaggas and coffee milk, but now, it's got an official sandwich: the Italian Grinder. At least that's the pronouncement of Zagat, the well-known restaurant rating guide. In honor of August being national sandwich month, Zagat set out to name one classic sandwich for every state in the union, and for Rhod...
If you're looking for Italy, head to downtown Augusta
By George and Linda Smith We enjoy Italian-American food, but despaired of ever finding the authentic Italian food we love without having to leave Maine — until we got to Gagliano's Italian Bistro in downtown Augusta. It was an amazing surprise! Linda: "I've been searching for authentic Italian food ever since our first trip to Italy. It'...
Pazzi Lazzi to perform “The Lady of the Rings” at Newton Festival of the Arts
Pazzi Lazzi will conclude its very productive winter/spring tour with an outdoor festival in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Performing its original scenario "The Lady of the Rings," the event will take place within the Ethnic Heritage Festival this Sunday, May 10, at 4 p.m. The event is free and great for families. The day's calendar of e...
Pictorial Exhibit on Italian Emigration to Hartford
by Paul Pirrotta Casa Emigranti Italiani, a not for profit Connecticut corporation whose mission is to promote Italian culture and history, will present a pictorial exhibit on the history of Italian migration to Hartford. The exhibit will run from 10-5 to 10-30 and is being held in the corridor connecting the Legislative Office Building to th...
Hamden Dentist is a 'Wise Woman'
by Kathleen Ramunni A Hamden woman is among three who will be honored next money at the Connecticut Region of the National Organization of Italian American Women's fifth annual Epiphany Celebration. Each year the organization honors Three Wise Women who have excelled in their chosen fields and have made a positive contribution to...
Laura Gentile, Hampden County clerk of courts, honored by UNICO as its Person of the Year
Laura Gentile, Hampden County clerk of courts, was honored recently by Springfield UNICO as its 2013 Person of the Year. It is the first time in the 44-year history of the Springfield chapter of the Italian-American organization that it has selected a woman as its Person of the Year. The event was held at the Storrowton Carriage House. &n...
Natalie Guiliano DeRosa is West Haven’s ‘Italian-American of the Year’
On a perfect, sunny, summery October day, a few dozen people — many wearing the green, white and red colors the flag of Italy — sat out along the Main Street side of City Hall, listened to Italian music and honored Natalie Guiliano DeRosa as "Italian-American of the Year." Then they all moved on to the basement of City Hall to eat ziti, eggplant a...
Hiding in plain sight: Remembering Sacco and Vanzetti in the heart of Boston
August 23 marks an important anniversary in the history of Massachusetts. It was on this day, in 1927, that Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed after being convicted for the death of two people during an armed robbery in South Braintree. I'm not bringing up this symbolic date to shine a light on the history of what happened....
Norwich's Italian immigrants honored in ceremony
The names of 400 Italians who settled in and helped shape the city of Norwich are inscribed in the Christopher Columbus monument on the Chelsea Parade across from Norwich Free Academy. The monument, and the people, were honored as Italians of the Year on Sunday by many of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren during a speci...
Celebrating Saint Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End
Every year on the last weekend in August, Boston's North End celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. The traditional event dates back to the early 20th century, when large numbers of southern Italians immigrated to the United States, settling in the urban centers of the North-East. In Boston, they gathered in the North End neighbor...
Longtime Red Sox publicist Dick Bresciani dies
Longtime Red Sox publicist Dick Bresciani died Saturday after a long illness. He was 76. Bresciani had been a Red Sox publicist since 1972 and was previously assistant sports information director at the University of Massachusetts for 11 years. He also served as the Cape Cod League's top statistician from 1967-71. Bresciani eventually too...
Italian Festa returns to Waltham Common
After a successful first year, the Italian Festa returns to the Waltham Common on Saturday, May 30. The family-oriented event, presented by the Regina Margherita Di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 of the Order Sons of Italy in America, runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Festa drew about 6,000 people in 2014 and featured food and craft vendors and l...