Salati Italian Street Food Now Open in Northfield Stapleton
by Mark Antonation Salati means savory or salted in Italian, and a new eatery called Salati Italian Street Food is bringing savory Mediterranean bites to Northfield Stapleton. Salati opened today at 11 a.m. (in the space that was formerly Euro Cafe) with a concept built around piadina and other street fare that owner TC Clark found while o...
Morelli's: Cheap liquor and red sauce nirvana
Every liquor store parking lot is busy. Two things human beings will always need and and will always spend money on: dentistry and liquor. You can't go through life with a sore tooth and most of us can't go around without at least the occasional day-ender. But Morelli's parking lot is busy in a way that others are not. The driving is espec...
Enigmatic priest created controversy in 1800s
by Tim Hoheisel Catholic missionaries came from Europe to Minnesota as early as the late 17th century. Some of the more well-known include Lucien Galtier and Frederic Baraga, and around here, Francis Pierz, of course. There were others who labored in relative obscurity, and finding their history requires more research. One of those is...
Welcome to the Italia-America Bocce Club
The St. Louis Bocce Club officially began to function in 1975 at 5627 Manchester Avenue. However, for several years its original group obscurely placed bocce at "John and Rose's on the Hill". Their camaraderie, keen pleasure in singing together, and many good times gave birth to the idea of forming a club of their own! Enthusiasm grew to a high pit...
Abetone/Florence set to become sister city
by Karl Herchenroeder Following three years of courtship, Abetone, Italy, is set to become Aspen's seventh sister city. City officials and representatives from the Sister Cities program will travel to Italy on Friday with the expectation of signing an agreement May 12. Mayor Steve Skadron, City Manager Steve Barwick and spoke...
New Orleans Pelicans Head Coaching Tournament: Ettore Messina v. Mike D’Antoni
By Christopher Louis Romaguera Theoretically, Ettore Messina has the most interesting and effective offensive schemes out of any of the potential head coaches for the New Orleans Pelicans. He also may be the biggest gamble, having never been a head coach in the NBA or collegiate level. Messina has coached in nearly every European league i...
The Legend Continues – Charlie Gitto Jr.
Charlie Gitto Jr. – He may have one of the most recognizable names and faces in St. Louis...and that's not surprising since Charlie Gitto Jr. is the owner of the most beloved Italian restaurants in St. Louis that has been serving satisfied customers for a respectable 36 + years! He was recently interviewed by St. Louis Magazine and shared a few of...
Thrillist names the best Italian restaurant in St. Louis
by Kelly Moffitt With The Hill and toasted ravioli at our fingertips, it would have been a travesty to leave a St. Louis eatery off a "Best Italian restaurants in America" list. Luckily, Thrillist has chosen a spot many St. Louisans are likely to agree is the best in the city. The food and drink website named Trattoria Marcella as one...
Frank A. Cimini marks 100th birthday
Frank A. Cimini recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a reception in the Weinberg Memorial Library at University of Scranton, where Keystone Chapter of UNICO National presented him with an Extraordinary Member Recognition Certificate. Born Oct. 20, 1914, Mr. Cimini is the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria Ferraioli Cimini. Mr. Cimin...
Looking at Italian history brings focus on forgotten American author
Countries often become embattled over territory disputes, political turmoil and controversial leadership, and neighboring countries question their role in assisting the citizens in the warring country. In the mid-19th century, Italy experienced such a struggle, called the Risorgimento, which Dr. Etta Madden, professor of English at Missouri State U...
2014 Indipendence Sicilian Festival Heritage Ball
An estimated 300 people attended the Sicilian Festival Ball. 17 visiting queens from around the state attended, including all of Tangipahoa Parish royalty which are Tangipahoa Fair Queen, Victoria Rooney, Italian Festival Queen, Samantha Lamonte, Strawberry Festival Queen, Gabrielle Palma Amite, Oyster Festival Queen, Julie Morel, and the Louisiana...
Ciao Italian Kitchen closes in west Wichita
By Carrie Rengers The west Wichita Ciao Italian Kitchen has closed. "People talk about always wanting to sponsor local business, but they don't," says managing member Guillermo Perez-Munoz. "That's certainly how I felt." Perez-Munoz says his east-side Ciao will remain open. He says he feels more support there than he did...