Steve DiFillippo takes fond trip back to Davio’s Newbury Street roots
by Kerry J. Byrne A blissful nostalgia compelled restaurateur Steve DiFillippo to visit the site of the original Davio's on Newbury Street as the 30th anniversary of his landmark northern Italian steakhouse approached. DiFillippo, 54, invited the Boston Herald along for a physical and metaphorical walk down memory lane, from his...
La Panciata: Staying all in the family
Bread makers at La Panciata are keeping it in the family with an announcement the company is under new management. Twenty-four years since the company was founded, owners Glenn and Lori Loati announced that their son, Justin, and his wife, Bonka, took control of the company Jan. 7. The specialty bread company will continue to operate...
Giacomo's to open in Melrose on Monday
The wait is almost over: Giacomo's Ristorante will open for business in Melrose next Monday, May 23.Co-owner Richard A. Talieri confirmed the date to the Free Press on Tuesday, shortly after the location at 454 Main St. passed its building inspection. "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, yes," Talieri said when asked whether a May 23 opening was...
Italian-American Festival opens with sun, good food
by Brian Johnson Despite a rainy morning, sunny skies shone over Center Street Friday as people flocked in to sample the best Italian food the town has to offer. The highly-anticipated Southington Italian-American Festival got off to a great start, said Antonio Cusano, president of UNICO, which sponsors the festival along with the Son...
Nuovi orari al Consolato di Boston
Cambiano gli orari al Consolato d'Italia a Boston. Da lunedì prossimo, 17 settembre, gli Uffici saranno aperti al pubblico il lunedì, martedì, mercoledì e venerdì dalle 9 alle 12.30. Il giovedì, sia la mattina – dalle 9.30 alle 12.00 – che il pomeriggio – dalle 14.00 alle 15.30. L'Ufficio Notarile sarà aperto il martedì ed il giovedì, ma riceve e...
Italian Heritage Display At The VA Connecticut Healthcare System
"This will be the very first Italian Heritage Display at the Connecticut VA Healthcare System", says Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner, Ph.D., facilitator of the exhibit. "The timing couldn't be better", according to Mautner, who will offer the exhibit at the Newington Campus, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 30. "October is Italian Heritage...
Freeport's Bianchini named police officer of the year
The Maine Association of Police has named Gino Bianchini, a Freeport Police Department detective, as its Officer of the Year. Bianchini accepted the award during a ceremony held on Jan. 25 in Portland.The Maine Association of Police is the bargaining union for police departments in the state, and Bianchini is president of the Freeport unit, the Fr...
Carving Studio brings Italy to Vermont in sculpture course
How do you take a clay model and carve it in marble two, three, or even 10 times larger? Normally, you would have to learn this rare skill in Italy. But this summer, The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland will offer a special, 6-day course in advanced Italian compass enlargement techniques, to be taught by three instructor...
Italian Organist Andrea Toschi to Perform Two Shows in Massachusetts
When and Where:Sunday, September 21, 2014 — 3 p.m.Holy Cross College — 1 College St, Worcester, MASunday, September 28, 2014 — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.St. Andrew's Episcopal Church — 79 Denton Rd., Wellesley, MA Noted Italian organist Andrea Toschi plays music of Bossi, Capocci, Neglia, Respighi, Debussy, Becheri, and Padova on the 2005 Juget-Singla...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to host 'Taste of Italy'
Those who haven't had the opportunity to travel to Italy will be able to sample a Taste of Italy in the city's South End neighborhood next month. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's annual Taste of Italy fundraiser is a night of delicious food, drinks, desserts and music. The celebration of Italian heritage will take place Oct. 4 from 4:30 p.m. unti...
Wine Tasting - November 16, 2014, 4-7PM at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield
Join Pirandello Lyceum for it's first Wine Tasting event to support the Pirandello's Scholarship Fund. President Rosario Cascio is extending an invitation to all members and non members who like to enjoy good company, good food, good music and good wine. We have a limited number of tickets available. "This is our first Wine Tasting," said...
Manton Seniors continue tradition with Italian Gala
by Pete Fontaine Sometimes, it's the theme that sets the tone for a special event. Then, there are times when food is the main focus. And, of course, there's the always-interesting attire that gets people talking. Such was the case Sunday, when all three things came into play at famed Twelve Acres in Smithfield during the Ma...