Tour de Dickinson, Italian Fest coming to Iron Mountain
Two popular events are coming to Iron Mountain. Tour de Dickinson and Iron Mountain’s Italian Fest will both be on Saturday, Aug 12. Tour de Dickinson is a bike race for riders of all ages. All proceeds from the event will go to help support Dickinson Trail Network’s programs and services. Italian Fest will be a family-friendly celebration of Iron...
Italian Trade Agency gathers top Made in Italy men’s brands at Chicago collective
Once again, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is bringing un po’ d’Italia to Chicago, extending its carefully curated sponsorship of some of Italy’s very best men’s brands at the Chicago Collective from August 6th to the 8th. These brands combine long-standing Italian sartorial tradition with the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing techniques to...
Lincoln Park’s Nostalgic New Red Sauce Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Is Open
Some restaurants, including Italian American red sauce joints, are so embedded in this country’s dining culture that the food comforts nearly all who eat it. That nostalgia runs through the menu at DeNuccis, a new Italian restaurant and pizzeria from the team behind Gemini and Old Pueblo Cantina. The team from Ballyhoo Hospitality took over the for...
Summit County Italian-American Festival set for Aug. 3-5
The Summit County Italian-American Festival returns to downtown Akron on Aug. 3-5 with Italian and American cuisine, tribute bands that pay homage to Italian crooners and a fireworks display. The festival offers free admission and runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day at Cascade Plaza and on Bowery Street in downtown Akron. The festival location sh...
New Italian American Restaurant Coming to Lawrenceburg in September
There will soon be a new restaurant to enjoy in downtown Lawrenceburg. No-ce Italian American Kitchen & Bar is gearing up for a grand opening on Friday, September 8. No-ce, which is pronounced (no-chay), is Italian for walnut. Overlooking the Ohio River and allowing for guests to enjoy beautiful views while dining, No-ce will serve breakfast daily...
Iozzo's Garden of Italy to open second location in Franklin
Iozzo's Garden of Italy, the longtime restaurant located in the Old Southside neighborhood of Indianapolis, will be opening a second location in downtown Franklin. The Franklin Development Corporation approved the expansion of Iozzo's that will be located at 351 E. Jefferson St. The new restaurant has plans to open in early 2024.
Ascione Bistro and Cafe Expanding to Highpoint at 8000 North in Skokie
According to a recent post from Chicago Food Chat’s forum, Ascione Bistro and Cafe will be expanding to Skokie inside the Highpoint at 8000 North, located at 8000 Lincoln Ave. A representative of Ascione Bistro and Cafe did not immediately respond to What Now Chicago’s request for comment. While an official opening date has not yet been confirmed,...
Italian restaurant opens doors in Downtown Dayton
A new Italian restaurant called Est! Est!! Est!!! opened its doors in Dayton on Wednesday. The eatery is located at the Dayton Arcade on 45 W Fourth Street. While the owners are from North Carolina, they said they are happy to call Dayton home. They said people can come to the restaurant to get a taste they might not be able to experience anywhere...
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit has entrusted Ludovica Serafini e Roberto Palomba with the second edition of LoveITDetroit. The exhibition will be dedicated to the theme of sustainability
After the success of the 2022 edition, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan have decided to confirm their participation in the 2023 edition of the Detroit Month of Design, with the project called "LoveITDetroit", which won the first edition of the "City of Italian Creativity in the World" organized by the It...
Mangia!: Festa Italiana To Tantalize Tastebuds At Naper Settlement
A meatball-eating contest, a wine bar, live music and plenty of food vendors will be coming to Naper Settlement on Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 for Festa Italiana. Local eateries will serve up pizza, pasta, cannoli and other Italian delights for purchase. A wine bar will be set up to sell drinks to visitors who are 21 and over. Kids can enjoy the festival...
The Art of Edoardo Alfieri Exhibit
The Columbus Historical Society is excited to announce the opening of our new exhibit: The Art of Edoardo Alfieri as Generously Donated by the Alfieri-Maisano Archive, Genoa: Celebrating the Special Connection between Columbus and Genoa, Italy. Opening on April 23, this exhibit will feature fifty-nine pieces by Edoardo Alfieri including nineteen or...
How Did The Ohio Pasta Dish Johnny Marzetti Get Its Name?
f you're not from Ohio, especially the Columbus area, you're probably wondering what Johnny Marzetti is. To put it succinctly, it's ground beef, cheese, pasta, and tomatoes baked into a casserole. Moreover, as Eric Lyttle noted while writing for Columbus Monthly, "If you're from Wisconsin or Minnesota or the like, you might know it as goulash. If y...