Wizards' Danilo Gallinari: Sent to Washington
Gallinari was shipped to the Wizards on Wednesday as part of a three-team trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart and Tyus Jones. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. After opting into his player option last week, Gallinari is headed to Washington as part of the blockbuster trade. He is joined by Tyus Jones and Mike Muscala as newcomers to...
Busy concertmaster/violinist balances life in Philadelphia and Italy
Lorenzo Mazzamuto just started the hardest job at an orchestra, one that will also require balancing life in Philadelphia and in Italy. And he’s thrilled for the challenge. He debuted in April as the concertmaster Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania, Sicily, beating out numerous other applicants. “The concertmaster is the most diffi cult job in the or...
Ferraro Foods Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Specialty Italian Distribution and Import Business
Ferraro Foods, one of the country’s largest specialty distributors of food and foodservice supplies to pizzerias and Italian restaurants, has acquired New Jersey-based GDS Foods Inc., an importer and distributor of Italian food products to pizzerias throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ferraro’s partnership with the Sussex, N.J. based...
Felina Steak Opens at Jersey City's Hudson House
Hudson House introduced an extraordinary culinary-paired-experience venture that promises to tantalize your taste buds and become a place to cultivate memories. On June 7, Landmark Hospitality, the managing group with over 15 restaurant and bar properties across New Jersey and Pennsylvania unveiled the re-imagined Felina Steak and the Stork Club ro...
WWII veteran John Baccarella honored by Bayonne first responders for 100th birthday
World War II veteran John Baccarella was honored by Bayonne first responders for his 100th birthday, with the police and fire departments, as well McCabe Ambulance Services, driving past his home with sirens blaring to mark the occasion. Baccarella is celebrating his centennial today and has been able to spend with weekend with friends and family,...
Cannoli - One Of Italy's Most Famous Pastries
I've been to Philadelphia thrice and each time I go back to what has become the city's favourite photo opp. Instagram Reels have made it a video opp - the 72 steps that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum that dates back to 1876. The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia have become a cultural symbol of sorts ever since Sylvester Stallone made them popular i...
Planning underway for Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast, procession in Shenandoah
Planning is underway for the 109th annual procession by the faithful, carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, through the streets of the borough for the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The annual Novena leading up to the feast and procession will begin with Mass at 8 a.m. July 6 in St. Casimir Church, 229 N. Jardin St., a sacred worship...
Italian Club, Society celebrate
Italian culture was celebrated at West Orange High School at “La Notte Italiana Brillava” or “Italian Night.” The June 2 event was organized by students of the Italian Club and Italian Honor Society, along with advisors Rosanna Zamloot and Vincenza Amabile, and showcased many of the rich traditions and diversity of six Italian regions: Veneto, Lomb...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: Restaurateur’s passion and purpose: Sharing authentic Italian excellence
My family is originally from Paestum, Cilento, and, like many southern Italians, moved up to Rome for better work opportunities. I was born in Rome and am the oldest of three boys. We came to the United States when I was about 4 years old. South Philadelphia was our first stop and with all the native Italians living there at the time, I honestly fe...
Lioni Latticini’s Founders Celebrate Induction into the Specialty Food Association’s Hall of Fame
Lioni Latticini, Inc, well-known producer of Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata and Bufala Cheese products proudly announces the induction of its founders into the SFA Hall of Fame. The Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame honors individuals whose accomplishments impact contributions, innovations, and success within the Specialty Food Industry. Salvatore...
CIAO Delco hosts ‘best festival yet’ at Rose Tree Park, PA
There was a lot of “mangia, mangia” on the afternoon of June 4 in Rose Tree Park when the 13th annual Italian American Heritage Festival attracted thousands of guests hoping to get a taste of all things Italian. Under beautiful sunny skies and with Italian spices wafting through the air, dozens of food vendors served pasta, meatballs, pizza and oth...
Lombardo’s Pizzeria Will Open in North Portland’s University Park Neighborhood
Not to be confused with “Lombardi’s” (trademarked as America’s First Pizzeria®) from NYC, Lombardo’s Pizzeria will be opening in the University Park neighborhood, offering up New Jersey-style pizzas and other Italian-American cuisine. As far as I know—and please, correct me if I am wrong—NJ-style pizza is not really represented in Portland. We’ve g...