Cannoli’s for a Cause: Belmar’s Sweet Tradition Returns to Support Belmar Elementary School
The Belmar (NJ) San Gennaro Festival is scheduled to return on September 7, 2024, with an exciting lineup of events celebrating Italian heritage. Among the festival’s highlights is the annual Sweet! Cannoli Eating Contest, a community favorite that promises both fun and philanthropy. The festival, running from 11 AM to 6 PM, will feature the contes...
New Name, Same Celebration: Bayonne to Host Italian Heritage Parade
The City of Bayonne will play host once again to a Columbus Day Parade this year, just under a different name. “We decided not to call it a Columbus Day Parade in order to avoid controversy,” Councilman Neil Carroll said. Instead, Bayonne's Italian Heritage Parade will take place on Sunday Oct. 20, leading marchers along Avenue C from 56th Street t...
Azzurri Italian Cucina New on Harvey Cedars Scene
On the north end of Long Beach Island, some have said they would like to see more restaurant options. Azzurri Italian Cucina, newly open in Harvey Cedars, NJ, looks to meet the demand in a unique way. A soft opening was held the first week of August. Before they bought the location, Mike Jacobellis and Dan DiDonte tried to buy Neptune Market when...
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino at the 20th Richmond Folk Festival
September 27 – 29, 2024. The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington is glad to announce the participation of Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino to the 20th edition of the Richmond Folk Festival this fall in Richmond, VA. For more information please visit the event’s web page here. Formed by writer Rina Durante in 1975, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentin...
A World War II Italian translator became an auxiliary bishop in Philadelphia
Louis DeSimone was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Philadelphia; His parents Anthony and Nicolina DeSimone were Italian immigrants. He was raised in Bridgeport, Pa., and graduated from what was then named Villanova College. His family was devoutly Catholic, and both he and his two brothers joined the priesthood. His father was a barber and would often give...
Frank Stallone to headline 5th Annual Galbani Maryland Italian Festival
The 5th Annual Galbani Maryland Italian Festival will be headlined by Frank Stallone. Frank Stallone is renowned in his own right for his dynamic voice and versatile talent. He has charmed audiences worldwide performing rock, blues, big band, and more. He has three Platinum Albums, 10 Gold Albums, five Gold Singles, and appeared in the films “Tombs...
The Giro d’Italia and the endless discovery of Italy
September 10, 2024 at 11:30 am. Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008. The Embassy of Italy in Washington is pleased to invite you to “The Giro d’Italia and the endless discovery of Italy”. Registration is required, please email here. On the occasion of Italy’s Sports Day in the World, enjoy a conversation with Olympic C...
Red Bank's Catezza Italian Kitchen slated to open by end of summer
In a move set to redefine New Jersey’s culinary landscape, Esperto Hospitality Group is expanding its award-winning portfolio with the launch of two highly anticipated venues: Catezza Italian Kitchen and Bar in Red Bank, NJ, scheduled to open by the end of summer and the newly acquired and very popular Il Nido in Marlboro.Building on the success of...
Santucci's Pizza plans three new restaurants in South Jersey and one in University City
Santucci's Original Square Pizza, the pizzeria founded in Northeast Philly, will add to its footprint in the region with three locations in South Jersey and one more in the city. The restaurant is known for its square pies that have sauce on top of the cheese. According to Santucci's website, the Jersey locations will be in Cherry Hill, at 100 Spri...
Coming to America was the foundation Sal Lapio has built upon since 1967
Sal Lapio is taking it easy now, heading to work at 7 a.m. and heading home midafternoon, a sharp contrast to when he was running a gas station that was open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days a week. Two things justify the new routine. He’s 79. And, as the founder of Sal Lapio Homes, he’s the boss. Yet, he still goes to work five days a week and does...
2024 Holy Cross Celebration & Italian Food Festival
There is Italian food.... and then there is SICILIAN FOOD!! Come at 100 cedarville rd, Easton, PA for some of the best Sicilian food in the area. All made with the knowledge of family recipes and the love of the heart while preparing it for our family and friends! Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. 6 PM - Tempo Italiano with John Richetta will spin all of your...
A Visit to Cucina Fresca, an Italian Market on the Jersey Shore
Owners Rich and Maria Panassidi started Cucina Fresca in Bayville, NJ, after moving back to the Jersey shore from Florida. It was a business they thought they had retired from, but when family needed them nearby, and the job market wasn’t favorable, it made sense to return to something they knew well. Their Italian-American deli and market features...