Terracotta fountain gifted to Rehoboth from Italian sister city
In the spirit of continued collaboration and friendship, Rehoboth Beach officials and their counterparts from Italian sister city Greve-in-Chianti recently celebrated the future placement of a terracotta fountain in Cranberry Park’s Garden of the Navigators. The two communities have been sister cities since 2010. Greve is believed to be the birthpl...
Going to the Jersey Shore? Don’t miss the Padre Pio Shrine
With spring upon us, we begin thinking of summer and for most of us that means vacationing at the South Jersey shore. In Landisville, N.J., about 30 miles from the shore, a beautiful treasure greets travelers: The Padre Pio Shrine. The shrine was established by Marie and Pete D’Andrea, owners of a well-known family farm in the area, after a trip to...
How Don Ciccio & Figli Turned Amaro Into Gold
Don Ciccio & Figli is better positioned than most small American spirits brands to take advantage of the current infatuation with amaro. Francesco Amodeo started the company in 2012 in Washington, DC, drawing on a family lineage of Italian spirits makers from the Amalfi Coast that dates back to 1883. When Amodeo launched, he focused on something A...
Nonna’s Pizza “A Taste Of Italy” in Deptford NJ Is Now Open
Nonna’s Pizza “A Taste Of Italy” in Deptford NJ is now open! I stopped in today for an early lunch and tried a variety of artisan pizzas as well as a delicious ribeye cheese steak topped with Cooper sharp American cheese and fried onions. Nonna’s Pizza is located on Hurffville Road (Rt 41) at Summit Ave in Deptford NJ, taking over a small restauran...
2023 UNICO National Americanism award goes to Richard DiLiberto
Unico National, America’s largest Italian-American Service Organization, is awarding its 2023 Philip Mazzei Americanism Award to Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr., at its annual convention in Sanibel Harbour, Florida, in July. The award is named for Philip Mazzei, an Italian patriot, physician and vintner, who became a close friend and neighbor to Thomas J...
A street dedication to NJ living legend Frankie Valli
How does a man with this much talent and this much fame still have this much stamina at 88 years old? Frankie Valli. Who else would I be talking about? People who see him perform in his golden years rave about how his voice is still pure as ever. And he will be performing again with the Four Seasons on Friday, April 28 at New Jersey Performing Arts...
Flavia Loreto photos at Consulate General
The Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia in May will observe a nine-day celebration dedicated to the theme of “sustainability.” In keeping with the theme, the celebration includes an exhibit of nature photographs by Flavia Loreto. The photos in the exhibition were captured in the woodlands of the mid-Atlantic region. An exhibit opening and re...
From Rome to NFL Draft: Habakkuk Baldonado discusses pineapple on pizza, discovering football on Sky Sports and his journey from Italy to America
Pineapple on pizza. The perpetual quarrel. And in the case of Rome's Habakkuk Baldonado, perhaps something of a repellent compromise facing relatives who may wish to visit the NFL prospect. Baldonado grew up worshipping Francesco Totti, before wanting to be Ray Lewis. He grew up conditioned to vilify pineapple on pizza, before living among American...
Residents Can Enjoy New Italian Restaurant Now Open In EHT, NJ
It's always exciting to hear about a new business opening up in your town. I don't think anyone will argue that the excitement is heightened when you hear there's food involved. Who doesn't love to have another restaurant to try? Egg Harbor Township residents are already sharing their excitement regarding a brand-new Italian joint that opened on Zi...
Ambassador Zappia presents Stella Levi with the honor of Knight Grand Cross OMRI bestowed upon her by the Italian Head of State
In an intimate and warm ceremony today in New York, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, presented Ms. Stella Levi with the honor of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, bestowed upon her by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, last December 30th. “Stella Levi’s lifelong...
Hoboken’s St. Ann Italian Festival Announces 2023 Dates
Hoboken’s St. Ann’s Italian Festival is back for its 113th year. This year, the feast will take place from Friday, July 21st through Wednesday, July 26th at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Read on for what we know about the 2023 St. Ann Italian Festival in Hoboken. Hoboken has a thriving Italian population. Many who reside here descended from immi...
Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen brings Italian eatery to Bon Air
It’s not every day the North Chesterfield neighborhood of Bon Air gets a new restaurant. Even more rare, the chance at a free lunch. On Wednesday, more than 200 people lined up at Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen at 2723 Buford Road just off Huguenot Road to get a free taste of the New York-style pizza, eggplant rollatini and paninis pile...