New Italian deli and market coming to west Lawrence; informal survey finds neighbors dislike proposed Kasold changes
by Chad Lawhorn For some of us, our experience with Italian food doesn't go much beyond spaghetti, all-you-can-eat breadsticks and a carb-induced nap that usually ends with the waiter waking you up to tell you more breadsticks have arrived. But that's not the only type of Italian food that is popular. Lawrence is going to get a taste of an...
Students thrive in Westport Middle's Montessori program
When young people are in middle school, they are thought to be at the peak of self-doubt. They're restless, can lack direction and don't always have confidence, even as they are trying to find out who they are. "Everyone is so afraid of the middle school years," said Staci Eddleman, principal of Westport Middle School. "It's a tough time for k...
Chef/owner opens his 4th Bello Cucina restaurant in Spicer, Minn.
When Jason Mueller opened an Italian restaurant in Morris eight years ago, he was chided for thinking that dishes he made — like scallopini, marsala, wild mushroom pancetta or butternut squash ravioli and lobster — would find an audience in the heart of rural Minnesota. He proved his critics wrong and has since opened three Bello Cucina re...
Gioia's Deli food truck begins daily stops around St. Louis
Starting Tuesday, a hot salami truck will be making its way around St. Louis each weekday. Gioia's Deli Food Truck will serve up its hot salami, roast beef, salami and beef, Italian trio, poor boy, turkey, the veggie and porknado downtown, in company parking lots and industrial parks. The truck will also be present at festivals and events such as...
Andrea Bocelli 2013 U.S. Tour Dates
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will return to the United States for a select run of concerts in 2013 as he drums up support for his recently released "Passione." "Passione" is a collection of Mediterranean love songs featuring duets with global pop stars Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado and the late Edith Piaf. The legendary singer is the biggest sell...
David Marker to Demonstrate Zampogna and other traditional Italian musical instruments
David Marker, the director of the feature-length film Zampogna: The Soul of Southern Italy, will be at this year's Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa to demonstrate the zampogna and other traditional Italian musical instruments. Marker, a 2009 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, spent five weeks with h...
On Chess: Super GM Caruana Comes Home
Make no mistake, we want him back. In for his first visit to the U.S. Capital of Chess is Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, one of only three players in the world with a chess rating that has surpassed the 2800 watermark. He's here to pick a fight with the other two, Armenian GM Levon Aronian and World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen, as part of th...
Charlie Oldani named 2000 President
During Wednesday evenings Hill 2000 board meeting, Charlie Oldani was voted as the new President of Hill 2000. Charlie grew up on the Hill and is also a St. Ambrose school alumni. Charlie succeeds Joe Barbaglia who served as President for 6 years. Joe was required to step down as President after fulfilling his term in accordance with the H...
Il Kansas accoglie il Made in Italy
Si è tenuta ieri sera a Peschiera del Garda una importante serata in occasione della visita in Italia del Vice Governatore dello Stato del Kansas Jeff Colyer e del Ministro del Commercio Antonio Soave, di origini italiane ma nato negli Stati Uniti, che in un perfetto italiano ha descritto agli ospiti presenti le molte opportunità dello Stato del Mi...
Denver city council creates Indigenous Peoples' Day
More than 500 years after he sailed the sea, the name of Christopher Columbus still makes waves. "To us, he represents racism," Tessa McLean, member of the Colorado American Indian Movement, said. Monday night, the Denver City Council approved the creation of an official Indigenous People's Day to be celebrated on the second Monday of...
Traditions of Italian Christmas
After two years of this successful event, the Federation of Italian-American Organizations will host its third annual Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 16th at Favazza's Rose of the Hill. This evening again promises to be a memorable occasion and will include a very special menu that highlights Italian culinary traditions and Christmas specialti...
WCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best Lasagna In Minnesota
As the temperatures drop, we are in the mood for some Italian comfort food. This time of year folks love lasagna, a festive favorite. And we wanted to find the best Minnesota has to offer. Natalie Nyhus asked, and you answered. Join her on the east side of St. Paul for a huge plate at the Little Oven. The Morelli family has been doing...