Brooklyn’s first Italian parish unveils plaque dedicated to immigrants
Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen's Church on Summit and Hicks streets was filled with people celebrating their Italian heritage. The parish, marking its Sesquicentennial (150th year), celebrated its history as a center for helping Italian immigrants from the time it was founded in 1866. "'Dream Anew,' as did our parents and grandparents upon arri...
Limoncello – Drink of the Amalfi Coast
Almost synonymous with the Amalfi Coast is limoncello, the refreshing liqueur, aperitif, and digestivo made from the large lemons grown in Campania. While controversy exists regarding the origins of this popular drink, limoncello prevails as the drink of choice anywhere along the Amalfi Coast as well as Naples and Sorrento. Native Italians from Sor...
Downtown Williston gets a taste of Italy
As the sun lowers in the sky, the sounds of laughter and conversation are heard inside the Downtown Plaza - the kind of energy that can only be generated from those sharing a hearty meal together. Nestled within the Plaza is a small 12 table restaurant, Cugini Italian Bistro. Candle lit tables and bistro-style decor creates an intimate amb...
Alfonso's Pastry Shoppe brings old-fashioned touches to Cranford
THE EXPANSION of an Italian pastry shop from Staten Island to Cranford was never intended, but when Christina Campitiello visited the location, she just couldn't resist. It was like a scene from a movie. "The town was so perfect," she says. "We were there for one minute — it felt like home." Campitiello knows from movie scenes. The or...
Procession in honor of our Patron Saint of Mola di Bari
by Congregation of Maria S.S. Addolorata The Congregation of Maria S.S. Addolorata would like to announce that this years' procession in honor of our Patron Saint of Mola di Bari will take place on Sunday, September 11th. The procession will depart from Sacred Heart–St. Stephens Church (Summitt and Hicks Street) Carroll Garde...
Pino Masnata, Futurist: A Life in Science and Art
On August 4, 2016, the San Francisco Bay Area welcomed Dr. Roberto Masnata, son of Pino Masnata, at the San Francisco Italian Cultural Institute. Dr. Masnata's presentation was on Futurist art and took place on the 115th anniversary of Pino's birth, August 4, 1901, in Stradella, Lombardy, Italy. Roberto spoke about his father's dual career as a sur...
Where to Find Italy in America: The Bronx's Arthur Avenue
Walk a few blocks around the intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street in the Belmont section of New York's Bronx and you are likely to hear Italian spoken, smell the tantalizing aromas of freshly cooked Italian food, and see people going about their grocery shopping at the many specialty stores: the bakery, the cheese and salumi shop, th...
San Gennaro Feast Kicks Off This Weekend
The sixth annual San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons will take place this weekend in Hampton Bays. The annual celebration of Saint Januarius will kick off with a Community Light Parade through the hamlet on Friday, September 30, starting at 7:30 p.m. The parade begins on Ponquogue Avenue, and marchers will continue to Main Street, go west on Mai...
Dine & Dish: Offerings at Alloro are classic Italian
By Danielle Wong Moores When my husband, Sean, and I celebrated our anniversary, we'd narrowed the choice down to two restaurants, The Bradley or Alloro in Aiken. The Bradley won (see my review from September), but a month later, we were back in Aiken to celebrate Sean's birthday at Alloro, at 227 The Alley. Alloro translates into "laurel," and t...
Meet Amaro: The Cocktail Ingredient You Need Now
My first book, Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, came out in 2011, and whether it was a case of prescience or serendipity, its publication coincided with a bitters boom that was taking hold in bars across America. As with any popular resurgence, there's bound to be a backlash. Whether they were housemade blends or new releases...
Tra’mici Ristorante Italiano Puts Modern Spin on Classics
Northern Italian native Massimo Fedozzi always had a knack for translating languages but one thing was missing: passion. After he began working at his parents' salumi shops in Genova, he discovered a piece of himself that had been lost in the shuffle. "I don't really have heroes in my life but my parents," said owner and chef Massimo Fedoz...
Italian comfort food at Cicily's Pastaria & Grill in Medford
By Rebecca Scott Italian restaurants are all about atmosphere. Deep, rich paint on the walls, wood-grain tables, the sound of wine glasses clinking and intimate chatter. The world falls away while you share a meal with family or friends. That warm, engaging mood is alive and well at Cicily's Pastaria & Grill in Medford. My mom an...