Geraci’s Slice Shop to Open in Former Vincenza’s Space Downtown
This summer, downtown Cleveland lost a 40-year-old legend when Vincenza's Pizza & Pasta abruptly closed its shop. But come spring, another local legend will take up the mantle to provide hot slices for all.Geraci’s Slice Shop (603 Prospect Ave.), an extension of the 60-year-old brand, launched this summer in Willoughby as part of The Yard on 3rd. T...
Vivere Italian Restaurant In Oak Creek Has Closed
After nearly 7 years of business, Vivere Italian Restaurant on Rawson Avenue in Oak Creek has closed its doors, the business announced in a Facebook post. The spot's menu items ranged from appetizers like bruschetta and calamari to hearty pasta dishes like tortellini carbonara and lasagna to seafood, veal and chicken entrees, according to its we...
Italian Cultural Center - Stone Park, Illinois
THE ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER IS one part of Casa Italia located at the former Sacred Heart Seminary, west of Chicago. Their mission is the preservation and promotion of Italian-American culture in and around the city. The Italian Cultural Center consists of several individual galleries. The Florence Bartolomei Rosselli Library, established by the se...
Martinelli's Market in Champaign is much more than that
The new Martinelli's Market in downtown Champaign is an Italian-inspired deli, a bakery, a restaurant and a retail shop all rolled into one. And if you ask co-owner Lauren Brokish what some of the signature sandwiches are, the first three she names are the turkey, pastrami and corned-beef rubens. These sandwiches are "massive" and large enough to s...
Old-school Italian food a mainstay at Scali Ristorante for nearly 30 years
Even though pizzas were introduced two years ago, they are still considered new at Scali Ristorante in Reynoldsburg. Frank Scali, who owns the restaurant at 1903 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Road with his wife, Judy, has kept the menu pretty much the same since it opened nearly 30 years ago. “It’s consistent, the same thing all time,” Scali said. The fam...
Italy native Loretta Paganini feels she has changed lives through ICASI in Chester
This is one in a series looking at how immigrants and children of immigrants have settled in Northeast Ohio and brought their native dishes and cooking styles with them. Loretta Paganini’s original career path was to be an elementary school teacher. However, getting married and moving to the United States led her in a different direction. In 1989,...
New pop-up Italian restaurant opens at Northern Michigan resort
If one of your goals for the winter is getting cozy and having fun experiences, you can join us in being intrigued by Northern Michigan’s newest pop-up restaurant - and its tempting menu. Bella Sorpresa - which means “Beautiful Surprise” - is the new Italian dining experience open just for the season at The Highlands of Harbor Springs. The four-sea...
Guerrieri to step up as Columbian prez
Vic Guerrieri will ascend to the presidency of the Columbian Club of Chicago at a black tie installation dinner on Jan. 28 at Medinah Country Club. For reservations, call Carmen Forte at 708-473-1591. Guerrieri signed on as a member in 2011. “I joined to support the Italian-American traditions that the club stands for,” he says. “I admire their foc...
Downriver Italian American Club swears in new officers
Members of the Downriver Italian American Club are looking forward to another year of fellowship and with new officers at the helm. On Dec. 11, club members gathered at the Bentley Banquet Center in Wyandotte for the group’s annual Christmas party where they enjoyed a nice meal and music provided by Marelli Productions. The evening festivities bega...
Food in Sicily students explore Sicilian culture, experience tasting and making local foods
Students interested in the Food in Sicily study away program, scheduled for May 10-31, 2023, are invited to attend an upcoming information session on Microsoft Teams. Participants in the study abroad experience can earn six Ohio University credits, learn about the culture of food in Sicily, and get hands-on experience tasting and making Sicilian di...
Beloved Italian restaurant on East 185th was saved by its neighborhood
There's been a lot of construction on East 185th Street, and while major investments are being made to position it as Cleveland's next popular neighborhood, a restaurant at the heart of it all stands as a testament to the street's past, and anchor for its future. Scotti’s Italian Eatery is where food, reasonable prices and warmth have kept customer...
Ron Onesti talks about how growing up on Taylor Street made him into the successful businessman he is today
WGN Radio’s David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, is joined by Ron Onesti, President & CEO at Onesti Entertainment, Arcada Theatre, and The Des Plaines Theatre. Listen in while Onesti talks about his Italian-Chicago roots and how growing up on Taylor Street has made him into the successful businessman he is today. Onesti also shares some fun Onesti En...