Former Gov. Markell confirmed as Ambassador to Italy
Former Delaware Governor Jack Markell has been confirmed by the US Senate to become Ambassador to Italy. President Joe Biden nominated Markell several months ago. The President has also turned to the former two-term governor to serve as Ambassador to the organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as well as to lead an Afghan refugee res...
Gervasio’s Italian Family Restaurant opens in Chesterfield, NJ
Gervasio’s Italian Family Restaurant has opened a new location at The Shops at Old York Village in Chesterfield, Renaissance Properties announced Thursday. The restaurant, now under the guidance of chef and owner Mark Mazzone, views itself as not only as a culinary gem, but one that serves as a bridge between generations as its currently leadership...
Paisano's Pizza Announces Exciting Extended Partnership with the Washington Commanders New Ownership
Paisano's Pizza, the beloved Italian restaurant in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC region, is thrilled to announce an exciting extended partnership with the Washington Commanders football team. As part of this landmark agreement, Paisano's Pizza will be the first partner under new ownership and will continue to proudly serve as the official pizza of...
Tom Fato was honored as the 2023 Italian-American of the Year
Before Italian heritage is celebrated in Wheeling this Friday through Sunday at the 40th Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, the Italian Festival Board first honored the 2023 Italian-American of the Year, Tom Fato, at the Festival Kickoff dinner Wednesday night. Chairperson of the 2023 Italian Festival, Anthony Filberto, introduced Fato,...
Ferraro’s Italian Food Specialties Named One Of The Best Sandwich Spots
Ferraro’s Italian Food Specialties, a family-owned deli, has offered prepared meals and Italian specialties for over 30 years. Of course, they’re also known for an incredible selection of classic Italian sandwiches. Specialty items include Michael’s Belly Buster with chicken cutlet, provolone, hot fryer peppers, broccoli rabe, crispy prosciutto, a...
Passerini named interim president at Seton Hall
Katia Passerini, a top leader at Seton Hall since 2020, was named interim president of Seton Hall University by the school’s board of Regents, effective immediately. Passerini, who was serving as provost and executive vice president, replaces Joseph Nyre, who announced Monday morning that he would be taking a sabbatical instead of fulfilling the fi...
Italian coffee company building West Chester plant
Lavazza North America recently began construction on a facility in West Chester. The company is part of Italian coffee company Lavazza Group, and this is the company’s first roasting and packing plant in the United States. The plant is an expansion of the Lavazza Professional facility, adding 1,000 square feet to the existing facility. It will allo...
Coccia Institute at Montclair U. Summer Programs Promote the Italian Experience
The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America is thrilled to collaborate with Watchung Booksellers in presenting Kelsey James, author of The Woman in the Castello and Christina Lynch, author of Sally Brady’s Italian Adventure. The Woman in the Castello: Rome, 1965: In this gothic thriller, aspiring actress Silvia Whitford arrives at R...
Bradley Beach's Vic's Italian Restaurant has been making excellent pizzas since 1947
Pizza can be traced back to the Roman Empire. Pursuit of excellence goes back further — at least to Aristotle who said: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." The bar pies at Vic's Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach are excellent and, according to one of its two general managers, Travis Semblewski (the ot...
One of New Jersey's biggest Italian festivals kicks off Aug. 9
In August a big tradition continues with the Italian American Association of Ocean Township’s 47th Annual Italian Festival held at Joe Palaia Park. The fun event will be held Aug. 9 through the 13 from 5 – 11p.m. I’ve attended this event a few times and enjoyed it, I was impressed how the event ran so smoothly. It was evident that everyone had thei...
The Italian Influence: A Culinary Journey Through Pennsylvania's Little Italies
Immigration from Italy to Pennsylvania Pennsylvania was a popular destination due to employment opportunities in industries such as steel, coal, and railroads. As Italian immigrants settled, they carried with them a wealth of culinary traditions and formed tight-knit communities known as "Little by MrMrsItaly." Food Traditions in Little Italy Littl...
St. Bart's Announces Dates for 49th Annual Italian Festival in Scotch Plains
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, in collaboration with St. Bartholomew's Church and St. Bartholomew's Academy, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the 49th annual Italian Festival on Labor Day Weekend. This vibrant celebration of community, culture, and culinary delights is set to take place from Sept. 1st to Sept. 4...