Enjoy a taste of Italy at Jim and Pete’s
If you’re looking for a great Italian meal, Jim and Pete’s, 7806 W. North Ave., will not disappoint. This longtime staple of Elmwood Park’s Restaurant Row has earned its customers loyalty with a menu that features Italian classics made with fresh and often, locally sourced, ingredients. The family-owned restaurant was founded in 1941 by Jim Sorce...
New restaurant serving authentic Italian food now open in Xenia, OH
Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant has opened its doors at 417 W. Second St. in Xenia. Customers can expect “truly authentic Italian food” featuring homemade meatballs and lasagna as well as homemade marinara, pizza sauce and dough, said co-owner Dave Keen. Everything is made fresh daily. The full-service restaurant opened on Friday, July 14 and Kee...
Annual Italian festival is not the same old, same old
Preparations are well underway for a historic festival in downtown Youngstown, OH. The 23rd annual Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival kicks off Thursday and will feature many vendors, great Italian food and entertainment every day. You’ll enjoy all of the things at the festival you’re used to, but this year, they’ve added some new things...
Comedian Anthony Rodia Coming to Stambaugh
Comedian Anthony Rodia will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 15. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show range from $69 to $49 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the box office and at stambaughauditorium.com. A limited number of VIP packages are also available. A first-generation Italian American raised in Westch...
This restaurant serves the best lasagna in Greater Cleveland
Guido’s -- a casual, family-run Italian restaurant in Ravenna -- serves the best lasagna in Northeast Ohio, according to voters in cleveland.com’s Best Lasagna contest. The Portage County restaurant received slightly more than 37 percent of the nearly 6,000 votes cast. Stancato’s on State Road in Parma placed second with 31.33 percent of the vote. ...
Festa Italiana announces its 2023 dates
It's time to officially say "Ciao!" to the summer festival season, as Festa Italiana today revealed its 2023 dates: the weekend of Sept. 8-10. In addition, Festa Italiana announced that it will keep the ethnic festival at the Italian Community Center grounds at 631 E. Chicago Ave. Festa previously called Henry Maier Festival Park home since 1978,...
124th annual Italian Fest returning to Ishpeming July 29
The Italian Festival has a rich history in Ishpeming, MI. What started out as a fundraiser for the Italian American Mutual Aid Society, turned into a fun celebration of heritage, food, and camaraderie. The St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society’s Italian Fest makes its return to Al Quaal for the 124th year. TV6′s Tia Trudgeon chats with the society’s Presid...
Brooklyn Boyz in Bay City satisfies craving for authentic Italian food
With a craving for some Italian cuisine, my wife, Taylor, and I decided to venture into Bay City and visit the well-known, highly-recommended Brooklyn Boyz. It was my first time eating in Bay City and Brooklyn Boyz was the first business I noticed as we drove down Midland Street. What caught my eye as we approached the restaurant was a collection o...
Opera in the Italian Garden - September 3, 2023
When: Sunday, September 3 · 6 - 7:30pm EDT - Where: Italian Cultural Garden 990 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44108 United States Featuring well known music from Italian opera, Broadway musicals with the the Cleveland Opera & Cleveland Ballet in the beautiful Renaissance garden. Reserved Chair Seating Section ($29.50) in front of the stage. Family f...
Filmmaker, musician follow in the footsteps of Kerouac
An independent short film that follows a musician as he follows in the footsteps of iconic beat poet Jack Kerouac is receiving praise on the national film festival circuit. Produced by songwriter and first-time filmmaker Dru DeCaro, “Destination Angels” rides along with DeCaro’s longtime friend and fellow musician Christopher Mansfield, aka Fences,...
Bonci, Rome’s Pizza Titan, to Focus Expansion on Chicago and Suburbs
When internationally beloved pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci opened his first U.S. location in 2017 in Chicago, investors and fans of the fabled Roman slices imagined a country with Bonci Pizzerias all across America. Now, six years later, reps are shifting gears saying they’re focusing on expansion within the Chicago area and should next week debut a new...
Festa Italiana to bring taste of Italy to Schererville
Festa Italiana will bring back a taste of the old country to Schererville. Villa Cesare Banquets & Events at 900 Eagle Ridge Drive in Schererville will host the Italian food and culture festival from July 28 through July 30. The weekend-long celebration of all things Italy will feature live music, food, family-friendly events and a beer and wine ga...