Bianco and Sons: Concessions maestri
by Brittany McDonough If you have enjoyed the spicy goodness of a hot Italian sausage before a Red Sox game while strolling down Yawkey Way, you are a faithful Bianco and Sons customer. Opening the retail shop in 1960, Joseph Bianco Sr. started a family business that is now the backbone of New England's concessions. Boasting the highest q...
Pittsfield: Italian lessons at Italian-American Club
Italian language classes under the instruction of Alex Nardacci will continue from January to March at the Italian-American Club, 203 Newell St. A set of nine 1½ hour lessons will be offered Mondays through Thursdays. The classes and their start dates are as follows: Beginners Part 1 at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12; Beginners Part 2 at 5 p.m...
Italian-American Festival to donate to Community Services
The sponsors of the annual Southington Italian-American Festival have selected Community Services and Southington Community Cultural Arts to be the recipients of proceeds from the festival. The festival, sponsored by the Sons of Italy and UNICO, will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 24, 25 and 26, on Center Street. UNICO festival coo...
Ferrari fundraiser benefits Connecticut Children’s Hospital
It's not too often you get to see a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road – let alone dozens all at once. That was the scene in West Hartford Sunday – all to raise money for a great cause. Thousands of spectators and car owners descended upon LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center for the 15th Annual Ferrari and Friends Concorso, presented by...
Table Hoppin': Italian restaurant on Hamilton Street all about family
La Cucina Italiana is a new BYOB restaurant that opened last month at 294 Hamilton St., Worcester. Anthony Panarelli and wife, Carolyn, own and operate the business, which from all appearances has received a warm welcome from diners. The restaurant is located in the spot formerly occupied by the short-lived Mimo's Deli & Italian Specialties....
Columbus Day cocktail reception
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee is hosting an evening of celebration and commemoration on Friday, October 9 at the Living Room onAtlantic Avenue. The reception will feature music, prizes, refreshments and cocktails. Advance tickets are $45.00 per person (50.00 at the door) and may be purchased by contacting the Theres...
Scherzi Musicali
The Lutheran Episcopal Ministry at MIT presents The Cherry Street Singers in: "Scherzi Musicali". Madrigals and songs by Claudio Monteverdi - Saturday, November 14th at 8pm in the MIT Chapel (48 Mass. Ave, Cambridge) This group of madrigal enthusiasts is excited to present a passionate rendition of 1 to 6 part madrigals...
Italian-American group to promote heritage on Seacoast
PORTSMOUTH — A group of Seacoast residents of Italian heritage has announced the formation of a new Italian-American Heritage Association of Greater Portsmouth. "This is really exciting. We've been working on this since last summer," said Valerie Capodelupo Koloshey of Rye, who has been named the group's president. Koloshey and Delmira Pirini Mor...
Coming soon: Delizioso Italian cured meats
Salami, coppa, culatello, pancetta. Local businesses that traffic in Italian cured pork products are excited about the possibility of importing more of these delizioso meats from regions of northern Italy that have been off-limits to American palates for decades.
In a Snug Setting, Homey Italian Fare - A Review of Quartina Trattoria & Vineria in South Norwalk
Some restaurants are so romantic, cozy and spirit-warming that upon entry your anticipation soars, sometimes so high that it can't always be realistically met by the food itself. Such were my experiences at Quartina Trattoria & Vineria in South Norwalk, which opened in May. Though it is at ground level, the restaurant has an intimate,...
New DPW Facility Dedicated to Mayor Pompeo
The following press release was issued by the City of Medford: "Mayor Michael J. McGlynn today announced plans for the opening of the new, state of the art Department of Public Works Facility, which will be dedicated in memory of Former Mayor Alfred P. Pompeo, Sunday, May 3, 2015, at 1:00 PM, at 21 James Street. The dedication ceremon...
East Boston Kiwanis recognizes community leaders Ferrino, Lombardo and Nucci
On May 19, the Kiwanis Club of East Boston honored three long-time club members for their years of dedication and service to the community of East Boston and the children of the world. The honorees — Judge Joseph V. Ferrino Sr. (ret.) of Winthrop, Dennis Lombardo of Randolph and John Nucci of East Boston — were presented with Legion of Hon...