Author Marlana DeMarco Hogan's New Book 'Growing Up in the Pasta Zone' is a Charming Tale That Follows Three Young Boys Whose Families Gather for a Unique Tradition
Marlana DeMarco Hogan, who earned a teaching degree in Italian language and culture from Rutgers University and has had a teaching career spanning 25 years, has completed her new book "Growing Up in the Pasta Zone": a delightful and heartwarming story of a beloved family tradition for an Italian American family that brings everyone closer together...
Grand opening for Italian restaurant VIA 417 in Jenkintown coming very soon
VIA 417 expects to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Jenkintown within the next 14 days. While the final menu touches are forthcoming, owner Izzy Reka and head chef Kelvin Poci plan to serve up a combination of classic and elegant dishes. “We’re going to have classics that everyone knows,” Izzy said. “The other side of the menu is going to be our...
AMHS To Administer Angela Lastrico Raish Scholarship
The AMHS Scholarship will begin managing the Angela Lastrico Raish Scholarship at the end of 2022. The award, named for a prominent member of the Washington area Italian American community, will be distinct from, and in addition to, the two scholarships awarded by the Society each year. Last year the AMHS received a proposal to manage this new awa...
Luca Costabile nearly didn’t join Maryland men’s soccer. He’s now one of its key cogs.
Maryland men’s soccer’s Luca Costabile didn’t know anything about college soccer in June. He played for an academy in his home country of Denmark and spent a year in the fourth division of Italy before former teammates who made the switch to the United States convinced him to listen to offers from American colleges. Costabile signed to a recruiting...
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana and Prosciutto di Parma pdo on tour in the U.S.
This year, the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World (14-20 Nov.) is dedicated to “Conviviality, Sustainability, and Innovation: the ingredients of Italian cuisine for the health of people and the preservation of the planet.” The two Consortia for the protection of Prosciutto di Parma PDO and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO, two symbols of Ital...
AMICI – Georgetown’s new Italian restaurant opens to the public
Amici, Georgetown’s newest Italian fine-dining restaurant which promises an elevated experience has officially opened its doors to the public. The 301 Church Street, Queenstown, Georgetown restaurant is now open from 16:30hrs to 00:00hrs on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 16:30hrs to 01:00hrs from Thursday to Sunday. Located on the rooftop of the 30...
Anthony Rodia: The Road Rage Tour Coming to the bergenPAC
A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, NY, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. With over 900,000 social media followers and over 22 million YouTube views, audiences love Rodia’s candidness about his personal life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else wor...
Bruno’s Italian Bake Shop expands into NJ
A popular Staten Island bakery is expanding into New Jersey just in time for the holidays. Known for its Italian pastries, cookies and cakes, Bruno’s Italian Bake Shop held a soft opening of its new location at 356 W. Main St. in Freehold Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Its offerings include classics such as filled-per-order Sicilian cannoli, lobster tails, seve...
The new Italian American Museum of DC and Holy Rosary Church Tour Fall Series Launch!
CiaoDC Invites you to a special fall tour launch of the new Italian American Museum of Washington, D.C. (IAMDC) Tour series on Wednesday, November 16, 11-12:30 at 395 1/2 3rd and F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. Discover the rich history and amazing contributions of Italian Americans with special focus on the contributions here in the Washington, D....
22 years in, Mancini Bakery’s 3rd generation owner still bakes up new ideas
The Mancini family has been baking its Italian twist bread in the West Park neighborhood of McKees Rocks for nearly 100 years. But the face of the operation for many Pittsburghers, says Nick Mancini Hartner, is its satellite operation in the Strip District. Even on a quiet weekday, customers stream in one after the other in search of the bakery’s i...
'Yo Adrian! I did it!': Philadelphia sees thousands channel Rocky Balboa in the Rocky Run
Thousands of runners in Philadelphia channeled their inner Rocky Balboa Saturday, participating in the Rocky Run. Runners took to the streets to have the chance to complete a 5K, 10K or the full Italian Stallion half-marathon. The run, inspired by Sylvester Stallone’s infamous city run in the Rocky films, will see all proceeds from this year’s even...
Nona’s Italian Cucina wins Made in Virginia award
Nona’s Italian Cucina has been awarded the 2022 Made in Virginia award for its pasta sauce. The magazine received more than 200 entries from all across Virginia. Nona’s Italian Cucina is a Charlottesville small business that all started in Italy in 1990. Owner Yvonne Cunningham followed her husband overseas while he was serving in Naples, and there...