Why Parella's subtle, authentic Italian should break the curse of Figlio
by Mecca Bos One begins to wonder if the curse of Figlio is real. Back in 2009, Uptown's beloved eating and drinking anchor was gutted like a still-living fish for no very good reason at all. Sure, it needed an update after 25 years in business. But as with outdated mall bangs, Figlio should have just gotten a quick trim — and instead it got...
The evolution of Danilo Gallinari in Denver's 'small ball' schemes
by Kevin Henry While he was out of the lineup during the holidays nursing an ankle injury, Danilo Gallinari and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had a chat about what the forward could do better to help his team improve. The conversation has not only elevated Gallinari's game, but also pushed the Nuggets to a 95-92 decision over th...
Denver Nuggets final report card: Danilo Gallinari
Up until Feb. 29 2016, when Danilo Gallinari tore two lateral ligaments and sprained a medial ligament, both in his left ankle which ended his season, the 27-year-old was enjoying possibly his healthiest and most productive year in Denver. Gallinari had played in 53 of a possible 59 games, was averaging a career-high 19.5 points and postin...
Family recipes a staple at Bellissimo Italian Ristorante
By Mary Ann Redeker Eddy Kaquerelli is ready to bring some Italian flair to Emporia's restaurant scene. Bellissimo Italian Ristorante, managed by Kaqurelli, is open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new eatery is located at 1408 Industrial Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday mo...
It’s really nice inside the new location of Il Posto — and much bigger. Let’s take a look
By Ashley Dean Condolences to City Park West and nearby residents on the loss of Il Posto. I know it hurts to lose your local spot for upscale Italian food — I'm right there with you. But its new location in River North is awfully nice. 26th and Larimer looks... different. Yes, it's very Nu Denver. But Il Posto has been faithful...
Esce il nuovo numero di “It@lico” - Novembre 2014
Esce in questi giorni l'ultimo numero dell'anno di "It@lico", mensile dell'associazione "Italiano per piacere" diretto a St. Louis da Franco Giannotti. Si tratta, spiega Giannotti, di un numero "in qualche modo dedicato alla montagna con il resoconto scritto da Anna Di Palma Amelung sulla "Storia dell'alpinismo italiano", le varie foto dis...
Smells and tastes of Italy found at Gannucci’s Italian Market
Takeout was a really bad idea. With the car smelling like a pot of simmering red sauce, driving from West Duluth to downtown with lasagna and a luscious porchetta sandwich sitting next to me was exquisitely painful. If I wasn’t on the interstate, I would have pulled over and tore into that lasagna in a most unlady-like way. ...
John Turturro Named Recipient of Denver Film Fest's John Cassavetes Award
John Turturro will receive the John Cassavetes Award while Nanni Moretti is to be presented the Maria & Tommaso Maglione Italian Filmmaker Award at the 38th edition of the Denver Film Festival (DFF), which runs November 4-15. DFF attracts nearly 58,000 filmgoers and is widely recognized as the Rocky Mountain Region's premier film event. ...
Neighborhood fave Savelli's Pizza, Pasta, Subs offers just what the name says
By: Robin Intemann Popular neighborhood pizza joints are as common in places like New York City or Chicago as 24-hour public transportation, yet even Manitou Springs has its own local favorite in Savelli's Pizza, Pasta, Subs. Much remains unchanged since the locally-owned pizzeria opened in 1998. The smiling faces that greet and serve are new...
New! Book Club and author meet and greet!
The ICC is excited to announce a new, very special, Book Club and Author Meet and Greet event! Now is your opportunity to read "All This Talk of Love", written by Italian American author, Christopher Castellani, participate in a discussion of the book, and meet Chris in person! Participants will be asked to read the book on their own. On T...
Nick's Homestyle Italian to open south of Old Town
by Josie Sexton A former Rio Grande and The Kitchen employee plans to open his first restaurant concept just south of Old Town Fort Collins on Feb. 16. Nick's Homestyle will transform the closed Number 1 Chinese Super Buffet at 1100 S. College Ave. into a family-style, Italian-American restaurant. New business owner Nick Doyl...
Minnesota’s Little Italy
Italian immigrants began settling in Minnesota 200 years ago and at the beginning of the 20th century the largest concentrations were living on the Iron Range, in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Stillwater. Early arrivals tended to be from northern Italy. Railroad workers hired in Chicago and sent northward, took up residence in St. Paul and Minneapoli...