Philly author's book was inspired by the unsolved murder of an ancestor in Italy
Jo Piazza's latest book is a deeply researched novel steeped in her own family's history. But the Philadelphia-based author isn't just going after the historical fiction crowd. As she writes on her Instagram, the book also has "witches and a dragon and sex in a cave." "I think it's harder than ever for authors to get their book in front of readers,...
'It's my life': For two Italian cousins, Maurizio's Pizzeria in Neptune, NJ is family mission
Growing up in different regions of Italy, cousins Giuseppe Pugliese and Maurizio Piccolo both loved food, family and the art of cooking. And they’ve brought those passions to their ownership of Maurizio’s Pizzeria, a Neptune restaurant that’s been baking freshness, quality, authenticity and love into their pizza and other Italian specialties for ov...
Changing of the Guard: Joe Jannarone, Jr., Assumes the Helm
Morris County Sons of Italy – Lodge 2561 held their Installation Ceremony and monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at the Knoll West Country Club in Parsippany., NJ. A Large crowd of over 65 members, including State President of the Grand Lodge of N.J. of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America, Stephen Camiscioli, and State V.P. Andrew Simon...
The Politics of Memory: Remembering Laborers, Women, and Italian Immigrants Through Public Monuments
Thursday April 11, 2024 6:30 pm (in person). SBUS (School of Business) 101 - Montclair State University - 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ. Register here. The Triangle Fire Memorial in Manhattan is the first labor memorial and one of only a handful of memorials to women in New York City. It was inaugurated in October 2023 to commemorate the Triangle S...
The top 7 Italian pastries of all time, ranked — and where to get them in North Jersey
St. Joseph's Day was on Tuesday, March 19 — so, oops! Looks like I missed it. A feast celebration held in honor of Jesus's earthly dad Joseph (husband of Mary), the occasion always falls during Lent, thus allowing Christians — for a day — to break their holy fasts, sing the Gloria and indulge in a deep-fried St. Joseph's zeppole. But, here's the th...
Mia Sorella 202 Opens On Route 202 In Bridgewater
Mia Sorella 202, a new Italian restaurant, has officially opened on the Bridgewater and Branchburg border. Mia Sorella 202 opened on Tuesday, March 26 at 793 Route 202 in Bridgewater between the Milltown Road intersection and the North Branch River. The location was formerly home to a slew of businesses including a COVID-19 testing site during the...
Kicking Off the Celebrations for the Centenary of Maestro Puccini’s Death Begin at the Italian Embassy in Washington
On the evening of March 27th, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted a concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Maestro Giacomo Puccini. The event, organized with the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, featured a performance by the renowned double bassist Valentina Ciardelli accompanied by...
The Angelo Pizza Partners with Abruzzese for Exciting New Offering at Pineville Tavern
The Angelo Pizza and Abruzzese are teaming up for a new venture at Pineville Tavern with a grand opening on April 4, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. This collaboration, rooted in three generations of culinary tradition from Baltimore’s Little Italy, brings together Angelo’s renowned pizzas and Abruzzese’s specialty in ravioli. The tavern w...
Savoring the Flavors of Pasquale’s: Taste of Authentic Italian-American Cuisine
As my group of foodie friends and I headed out for a casual lunch at a popular local pizzeria it came to mind that these wonderful little eateries, spattered throughout every town and city, are often overlooked when seeking out some of the most satisfying, comforting, family-friendly, reasonably priced food you’ll ever need. Our gathering brought u...
UNICO National Recognizes Italian American Achievements & Contributions at Mid-Year Meeting and Prepares for 101st Annual Convention
UNICO National celebrated the achievements of Italian Americans at its Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting and Presidential Awards Banquet. The event, held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 17, 2024, saw key personalities in business and sports honored. The founder of Asphalt Paving Systems, Bob Capoferri, was given the...
An Italian-Made Furniture Company Opens New Multi-Level Flagship Store In Georgetown
Joining more than 30 design showrooms and stores in the Georgetown Design District, Molteni&C has made its debut in D.C.. The Italian designer furniture company is an exciting new face in the stretch of design stores across M Street, taking up residence just steps away from the main entrance to Cady’s Alley. Situated on the west side of Georgetown,...
Nozzo Pazzo Brings Taste Of Italy With Deli Goods To Vienna
Vienna residents may be familiar with locally-owned Pazzo Pomodoro with its Italian pastas and pizzas served on red checkered tablecloths. But at the same shopping center, the restaurant group has a sister restaurant with a focus on Italian deli goods and items to take and enjoy at home. Nozzo Pazzo Deli Delizioso had opened in December 2022 at...