Mezza Luna Italian eatery serves coveted dishes at gracious prices
Quality of food, service most important Owner and chef of Mezza Luna, Juan Barcenas, practices fundamentals of fine Italian cooking by creating simple, fresh and comforting dishes. Following the unspoken oath of soulful chefs, he starts with simple ingredients and makes as much as possible from scratch. The lasagna noodles, sauces, salad dressings...
La dolce vita in Italy, 2,500 years ago
by John Jamison Are we not all agreed that Italy stands for the good life? Espresso, pasta, Chianti and seaside villas. Even if we've never gone there, we have an image in our minds of how the Italians came up with a culture with universal appeal. Milanese handbags, sleek Vespas and Maseratis — yes, all these things we can't affo...
Arizona woman hopes discovery in Italian lake will lead to recovery of remains of W. Ind. uncle
An Arizona woman is hoping a discovery at the bottom of Italy's largest lake may lead to the recovery of the remains of her uncle from western Indiana who was among 24 soldiers who died in the last days of World War II. Although the volunteer group trying to recover the wreckage of an amphibious vehicle that sank in 1945 hasn't positively...
'A Ziarella va in America: tournèe in Arizona per il gruppo folk di Reino
‘A Ziarella va in America. Non è un titolo da film, ma una piacevole realtà. Il gruppo folk di Reino (Benevento), infatti, dal 14 al 24 marzo prossimi, il gruppo – lo comunica il direttore artistico e responsabile, Giovanni De Nunzio - sarà protagonista di una tournée nello stato dell'Arizona (USA), rispondendo così all’invito dell’ ‘’It...
Italian American Club to mark 50 years with new Sister City
Ever heard the names Deena Caruso, Joe Albi, Father Joseph Cataldo, Pat Cozza, Victor Felice, Peter Jacoby, Victor Forni and Mike Lamanna? They are among a long list of Italian Americans who have lived in and loved the Spokane area. The names may ring a bell because they all helped create the city of Spokane we know today. And all wer...
Have a little slice of Italy at Vero Amore
Ever since returning from New York, which is arguably the food capitol of the world, I've been on the hunt for food that can measure up. Because Tucson is such a cultural melting pot, it's never been difficult to find good food here, and I'm generally pleased with wherever I go. I never had any complaints until I left this city and saw the blends...
Horizon Milling launches Primo Mulino™ Italian-style flour
Horizon Milling today launched its Primo Mulino™ Italian-style flour at the 2013 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE®) to help food service providers make great tasting crisp-yet-tender pizza crust, flatbreads, Italian-style breads and crackers. Available from a consistent domestic supply at an affordable price point, the new Italian-sty...
Announcement of new RAI Documentary concerning Italians in Utah
A documentary concerning Italians in Utah will air on Italian national channel, RAI 3. The documentaty is part of a weekly magazine on World's event called "Agenda del Mondo" (World's Agenda), a report program by the third channel news TG3. The program includes interviews with Italian Consul General of San Francisco Mauro Battocchi; Italia...
Mancuso's, The Park to open at Collier Center in downtown Phoenix
Two new restaurant concepts are coming to downtown Phoenix this summer. Both will be within an easy walking distance to Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field. Mancuso's Restaurants said earlier this month that it was relocating its Scottsdale restaurant, Bobby's (which closed April 30) to the Collier Center along Jefferson between Se...
Il Punto!, Italian Cultural Center Seattle
by Michela Tartaglia "Promoting Italian culture through our common passion for food, literature, art, design, film, theater, dance, language and music": Il Punto!, the new Italian cultural center in Seattle has a simple, direct and strong mission. The name chosen for this organization says it all: "Il Punto!", Italian for "the Point", wan...
Remembering ‘Nonni’: Paulina D. Megale Beard, 1925-2016
Three memorial and celebration events are planned next week for Paulina D. Megale Beard, whose family is sharing this remembrance: "Heaven just got a whole lot better. Paulina Domenica Megale Beard ("Nonni") 90, of Seattle, passed away June 22, 2016 at home, surrounded by family. Paulina was born in Coos Bay, Oregon to Italian immigra...
Historic BBQ
Sunday is our historic annual BBQ at the Club. Please help us celebrate the reopening of the Club's outdoor patio and bocce ball courts. It has been many years since we've been able to use the patio. Our president, Angelo Cassaro along with Jimmy Gerard and Ben Spano have pulled out all the stops to insure that this is a memorable event. T...