Selection Process For New Holder Of Honorary Consulate Of Italy In Baltimore
Notice is hereby given that the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia intends to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Baltimore who will be called upon to carry out primarily functions of assistance in favor of Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests in the territory of competence. Compatriots who may be interested in this position ar...
Piccolos: Serving Famous Cheesesteaks to Hoboken for Over 60 Years
There’s something to be said about a place that has been up and running for more than six decades. “Come in. Try something. We’re just starting out. We’ve only been here for 63 years,” joked Patty Spaccavento, owner of Piccolos — located at 92 Clinton Street in Hoboken. We can confidently say that this is one of our favorite, no-fuss spots in town,...
Altomonte's Opens New Bakery, Caffe' In Warminster
Altomonte's has expanded its business operations by recently opening its Alto Bakery & Caffè. The new establishment at 560 W. Street Rd. will be a beloved community hub, offering authentic Italian grab-and-go baked goods, espresso, and desserts, its owner said in a press release. The caffè will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 t...
Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’ will be performed at Stockton PAC, Feb. 9
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is set to present a full-scale, traditional Italian production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere Di Siviglia” (“The Barber of Seville”) on the main stage of Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. The show — a part of the PAC’s Dinner & Show Series — is considered the finest comic o...
This DC Chef Really Does Think About the Roman Empire Every Day
As a Jewish chef cooking Italian food, Red Hen and All-Purpose co-owner Michael Friedman says he’s been chasing the idea of a Roman restaurant his whole career. “I always find that Jewish culture and Italian culture, they’re so tightly knit,” he says. “They kind of traveled down two rivers in the same way, but those rivers never actually meet—excep...
Popi’s is a South Philadelphia dining experience that surpasses expectations
My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...
Confluences: Intersectional Visions of Italy
From January 27 2024 To April 07 2024. LOCATIONS: The Maria and Alberto da le Cruz Art Gallery and The Lucille M. & Richard F.X. Spagnuolo Art Gallery c/o Georgetown University Art Galleries - 3535 Prospect Street NW - Washington, DC 20007. The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington and the Georgetown University Art Galleries are thrilled to pres...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: From bustling deli to burgeoning beauty empire, family’s can-do spirit keeps on doing
Angela Scimeca’s parents emigrated from Sicilia around 1908 and settled in South Philadelphia, where they brought their passion for good food and entrepreneurship. They built a bustling store, Scimeca’s delicatessen, on the corners of Passyunk Avenue near Christian Street along with an even more bustling family of 11 children. When Angela was old e...
Bar Mutz: Hip Italian Trattoria and Mozzarella Bar Coming To NJ Spring 2024
The New Jersey dining scene is about to reach new heights this spring thanks to James Beard-nominated Chef Robbie Felice’s latest endeavor: Bar Mutz, “a hip Italian Trattoria and Mozzarella bar,” that promises contemporary Italian dining with a trendy twist. Nestled in the heart of Westwood, NJ—and next door to sister restaurant Osteria Crescendo—...
Route 71 Named in Honor of WWII Veteran John Tarantino
New Jersey Assemblyman Sean Kean has successfully spearheaded a bill to name a section of Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights in memory of World War II veteran John Tarantino. The bill (A4955), signed into law on Tuesday, designates mileposts 3.25 to 3.70 as the “John Tarantino Highway.” Tarantino, a Brooklyn native born to Italian immigrants in 1924,...
Bivio is back! Montclair pizzeria returns after closing in 2022
Montclair's Bivio Pizza Napoletana is reopening this weekend, with a promise from the new ownership to retain the same qualities that made it so popular in its original run. The Pine Street restaurant announced on Instagram Tuesday night that it will hold a soft opening from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new owner, Davide, said he has be...
Foodie Friday: Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Seaford has been serving up home-cooked classics for decades. Serving Up Smiles For DecadesYou’re sure to be treated like one of the family at the eatery that keeps locals raving. Last year, the spot celebrated its 35th anniversary. “He’s been doing this for 30 years. I’ve been watching him for 26. This is how I learned...