C.I.A.O raising funds for new South Shore Italian American programs
C.I.A.O. – the Cultural Italian American Organization based on the South Shore (Boston, MA) - is moving ahead to gather the resources necessary to support its Italian Language and Cultural High school and Adult Education Programs. The Italian American Alliance has been heavily involved with this language program since its inception through the eff...
'The good stuff': Here's who won best Italian subs in Brockton. What makes them special?
Stella's Pizza in Brockton is the official winner of The Enterprise's best Italian sandwich poll, sweeping the six other finalists with a whopping 50.21% of the vote. The North End Market & Deli in Brockton finished in second place with 19.04%, while Submarine Galley in Abington eked out a three-vote third-place finish over Brockton's Italian Kitch...
Jay Piccirillo, Bridgeport’s Force Of Optimism, Owner Of Micalizzi’s Italian Ice, Passes Away At Age 54
Jay Piccirillo, Bridgeport’s force of optimism, owner of Micalizzi’s Italian ice brand, community powerhouse, father, friend to thousands, philanthropist to those who most needed it, died suddenly Friday morning. He had just celebrated his 54th birthday. Jay was on his home treadmill Friday when he collapsed, according to a family member. For Brid...
Saint John School in the North End will celebrate 130th anniversary at May 9 gala
Saint John School is in the heart of the historic North End, but it’s been making its own glorious history in Catholic education for the past 130 years. In fact, Saint John will recognize its decades of excellence at a “Back To Our Roots” spring gala May 9 at the Battery Wharf Hotel. The school will turn back the clock and celebrate the neighborhoo...
Italian Film Club Promotes Local Businesses and Italian Culture
Last semester saw the first few meetings of the Italian Film Club, a new student organization that meets every other Wednesday to view and discuss Italian cinema and television from across various decades. The club was brought about by Quin McGlame ‘25 and Teddy Salamone ‘27, both of whom had taken classes taught by the professor who would be broug...
Indulge in a new Chef's Pasta Tasting Experience at Davio's Back Bay Boston and Braintree
Davio's Back Bay Boston and Braintree invite guests to embark on a culinary journey through Italy with an exclusive Pasta Tasting Menu. Available Monday through Friday, this unique offering combines Davio's signature Italian craftsmanship with carefully curated wine pairings from Davio’s Reserve collection. At the Davio's Back Bay location, this is...
Bottega del Sud to Bring Italian Flavors to South Boston
A new Italian eatery is headed to South Boston. Felipe Angeline and Vanessa Cannella, the husband-and-wife duo behind Bottega Fiorentina in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner, are opening a new concept, Bottega del Sud, in the former Thirst space at 645 E Second St. Established in 1994 by Andrea and Christina Ferrini, Bottega Fiorentina has been a neighbo...
Italian deli in Maine offers scratch-made food crafted from family recipes
A new Italian deli that has opened in downtown Lewiston is rooted in family tradition. Evan Mancini moves at a pace of 100 miles per hour inside his microdeli on Park Street, where he and his staff make everything from scratch. "We make all the pasta, the breads, the sauces, all the desserts in 300 square feet," Mancini said. Mancini's great-grandp...
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO Aims to Win Over American Consumers
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO—one of the most distinguished products under Italy’s protected designation of origin (PDO) system—is currently touring the United States alongside the Arena di Verona Foundation, supporting the launch of the 2025 Arena Opera Festival as an official supplier. The initiative marks a renewed partnership follo...
Traditional Italian Deli And Market Filling A Vacancy In Enfield
There is new life in the old Subway building on Hazard Avenue. Italian meat specialist Trolio's Market Monday announced it would be opening a location at the 323 Hazard Ave. storefront. No formal date was announced, but the company seemed excited about "coming soon." "We are thrilled to announce that Trolio's Market, your one-stop shop for the fine...
The life story of Francesca Alexander—the American artist in tune with Italy—is told in new book
Jacqueline Marie Musacchio, the professor of art at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, has succeeded in bringing the Florence-based American artist Francesca Alexander out of the shadow cast by her friendship with John Ruskin, the leading art historian of the Victorian era, who met Alexander on a trip to Tuscany in 1882 and became a friend and admir...
UConn's Geno Auriemma Becomes Oldest Coach to Win MCBB, WCBB Title in NCAA D-1 History
UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a Division I basketball title in either the men's or women's sports following the team's 12th championship on Sunday. "Well, all those other coaches had the good sense to not stick around until they were 71," Auriemma said, per ESPN's Michael Voepel following the 8...