Wine, dine at ‘Canta in Italia’ fundraiser
by Alex Perry With some exceptions, Italian is the language of opera, and not just in the verbal sense. In order for an opera singer to truly understand the material, they need to understand the culture from which it came. It would make sense, then, for Wichita State's budding opera stars to visit the boot-shaped country to bolster their...
Festival Postponed Till 2014
Festa Italiana of Minnesota announced today that its twice-held annual festival has been postponed until 2014. The organization will instead host a series of smaller events culminating in a three day festival next summer. "Our greatest challenge since converting to non-profit has been to raise enough capital to produce an event on the scal...
Italian decendent turns family tragedies into triumph through American education
The massive immigration of European settlers to the United States in the late 18th century included a large number of Italians who settled in southeast Kansas to take jobs as deep-shaft coal miners. Two of these families who followed the dream, the Battitori family and the Iager family, merged a generation later. Dr. John Battitori, who addressed...
Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta in South Minneapolis
by Joshua Page Restaurants that keep their doors open year after year interest us. They must be doing something right to endure economic slowdowns, food trends, and intense competition. And Jakeeno's has been going strong since 1975. It's survived Generations X, Y, and Z. What's the key to Jakeeno's longevity? Comfort. It's famili...
Second act for Minneapolis deli Delmonico's on hold
Terry Delmonico's career at the Italian-family grocery store in Northeast began after he returned from an Army tour in Vietnam in the late 1960s. "My dad had an operation and asked if I could help in the store for a few months," recalled Delmonico, 69. "I left after about 45 years." Terry and his cousin Bob Delmonico, 63, worked along...
Louisville celebrates Italian roots
by Amy Bounds Local Italians — and Italians for the day — celebrated their culture Sunday at Louisville's Memory Square Park, which was decked out in red, green and white decorations for La Festa. Hosted by the Louisville Society of Italian Americans, the 26th annual festival honors the city's Italian roots, raises money for scholarsh...
Italian chain ditching Cherry Creek for Colorado Blvd.
by George Demopoulos An Italian fast-casual chain is saying "ciao" to Cherry Creek in favor of a spot on Colorado Boulevard. Mici Handcrafted Italian will depart from its home of seven years at 3030 E. Second Ave. at the end of the year and reopen at 727 Colorado Blvd., the former home of Boulevard Burger & Tap across from Tr...
Festeggiamo Dinner
Festeggiamo Dinner is coming up soon! It will be held on Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at La Cucina di Nonna Rosa Ristorante Italiano in Robbinsdale.Join us for a four course dinner, the music of Italian native, Pietro Benso, and Alfonso Aiello's discussion/sampling of two southern Italian wines. Italian Cultural Center instructors will be availabl...
Olive Garden latest casual-dining chain to leave Boulder
Mid-level casual-dining chains continue their gradual exodus from Boulder, with the city's 20-year-old Olive Garden location the latest to shutter. The Italian-American restaurant at 2685 Pearl St. closed over the weekend, joining the ranks of national casual-dining chains — among them Chili's, Applebee's and TGI Fridays — that have closed...
City honors Hank Bosco's contributions
The Glenwood Springs City Council on Thursday adopted a proclamation honoring Henry "Hank" Bosco. The honor for his lifetime achievements also included a congratulatory letter from U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and a Congressional Tribute prepared by U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton. The tribute was also read by Tipton on the floor of the U.S. House...
Taste the Regions: Piemonte (Piedmont)
04 Jun 2015 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 528 Hennepin Ave, Suite 502, Minneapolis, MN 55403Italy's regional richness and diversity continues to be showcased in our series "Taste the Regions". Each time, native experts introduce us to a different Italian region presenting its history, geography and culinary traditions in an informal and fun format. &n...
Five Things You Didn't Know About Parella, Opening Today
by Joy Summers 1) Khanh Tran is the pastry chef. The award-winning chef with the delicate hand and visually stunning desserts has left The Bachelor Farmer for this position. Her stunning panna cotta is destined to be the dessert of the summer. 2) You can order an entire pig. Every evening, the kitchen roasts a suckling pig, simply...