Say ‘Ciao!’ to The Wines of Northern Italy at the 31st annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs, raising a glass to benefit the Colorado Springs Conservatory
Get ready to learn about, taste and discuss the wines of Northern Italy – March 2-4 – at the 31st annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs, while supporting the Colorado Springs Conservatory, the only performing arts conservatory of its kind in the Pikes Peak region. “I am so proud to have seen the festival grow from a one-night affair into a multi...
ICC Is Hiring an Administrative Assistant! We Want you on our Team
The Italian Cultural Center in Minneapolis is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help ensure that the office operates smoothly and efficiently. The Administrative Assistant works independently performing a range of administrative and support duties. This is a non-exempt part-time position hourly paid, typically averaging 12 hours bi-weekly, rep...
The Italian Origins Of Kansas City's Iconic Chicken Spiedini
Virtually every major American city has its own Italian neighborhood. Some of the most well-known, such as Manhattan's Little Italy, Boston's North End, and Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, lie on the East Coast. San Francisco has North Beach, while farther inland, Chicago has University Village, per AFAR. Missouri, however, is special. It...
2023 Italian American Bravo! Awards and Gala Event
2023 Italian American Bravo! Awards and Gala Event. Saturday, March 4, 2023. 5:30-10:00pm. Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge. 5925 W. 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212. Please join us as we recognize outstanding Italian Americans and businesses who have made substantial contributions to the community. Purchase tickets here. Our Celebration Gala in...
Italian cocktail lounge replaces Lou’s Food Bar, brings in staff from Green Russell
The staff behind Green Russell wants to breathe some new life into an old corner. Last week, Bonanno Concepts opened Salita, a new Italian cocktail lounge, in the former Lou’s Food Bar space at 701 Grant St. in Governor’s Park. It will be staffed with the beverage team from the former Larimer Square bar, which closed on the last day of 2022. “We’d...
For More Than Half A Century, Dining At Bianchi’s Hilltop Restaurant In Iowa Is Always A Timeless Experience
If you want great Italian food in Des Moines, you’re spoiled for choice! It seems like a new beloved pizzeria or pasta house crops up every year – and most of them stick around! That’s because classic Italian food stands the test of time, which is why Iowa has countless Italian-American restaurants that have been around since the mid-20th century....
Illy partners with the Snow Lodge in aspen for six weeks of winter programming
Illycaffè, a leader company in sustainable high-quality coffee from Trieste, Italy, announced today a partnership with The Snow Lodge, an influential supper club and entertainment venue located inside the St. Regis Aspen Resort, where the company will be hosting six weeks of activations beginning February 13th through March 24th. Each year since 20...
14th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul
The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul (IFF) is the premier event of the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis / St. Paul. Organized in partnership with the Film Society, the 14th edition of the festival will be offered in person from March 2 to March 5, 2023 at the Main Cinema in Minneapolis. The IFF will offer an exciting lineup of...
Mother Cabrini to be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame
On March 15, 2023, St. Frances Cabrini will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in a formal induction ceremony and celebration at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. Mother Cabrini is receiving this prestigious award for her outstanding accomplishments as a champion of immigrants, children, and the poor. She was nominated by the Dant...
Sabatino’s Italian Ristorante: Bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the Black Hills
Sabatino’s Italian Ristorante located in downtown Rapid City is owned by Alessio Sabatino and Jimena Scarfone. Alessio is from Rome, Jimena from northeast Italy, and they moved to Rapid City two years ago and opened the restaurant that features authentic Italian cuisine. “We are proud to make everything fresh in the restaurant,” Alessio said. “The...
Business Traditions: Maucieri's Italian Bistro home to 49 years of family restauranteering
Tony Maucieri was chasing a dream when he moved his family — including his daughter, Dawn, who was 8 at the time — from Chicago to Crosslake in January 1974 to buy Echo Ridge, a small resort with a supper club that was located where Zorbaz is now. “He always wanted to own a restaurant,” Dawn Maucieri, 56, said. “So they came up and looked at it, an...
Osky welcomes Italian grocery Rosso and Wine
A taste of Italy has arrived in Oskaloosa (IA), thanks to a woman with a vision of bringing Italian culture and cuisine to the heart of the Midwest. Paola Cipollina grew up in Genoa, Italy, an entire ocean away from small town Iowa. Her career, first in the fashion industry, then in film making, has led her to Milan, Italy; Los Angeles, California;...