Pausa Caffè Italian Coffee Shop Opens, Bringing Napoli to Norwalk
“Everything we have here is straight from Italy — besides the Poland Springs” quips Stefano Cutugno, manager and part-owner of Norwalk’s new Pausa Caffè. On March 6th, Cutugno’s family opened the doors to Main street’s youngest coffee shop, applying the expertise gained from years of operating restaurants in Sicily and Naples to craft an authentic...
College hoops coach Jared Grasso
Bryant University men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso could see with his own eyes the change he ignited in his first season. “My first game, there were 15 people in the crowd — three were my family, and three were the assistant coach’s family. I remember standing there during the national anthem, half embarrassed,” the 42-year-old says of the...
Deli offers traditional Sicilian comfort food in Middletown: ‘It looks like home’
When Middletown residents of Sicilian ancestry want a taste of home, many go out to Avella’s Italian Takeout at 232 Williams St., near Wesleyan University. “It looks just like when I was growing up,” said Rose Scarrozzo, whose grandparents were born in Sicily. “My grandmother used to cook just like this. It looks like home.” That brings a big smil...
82nd St. Rocco’s feast kicks off this weekend in Johnston
One of Rhode Island’s longest standing traditions will make its 82nd annual appearance this weekend in Johnston. It’s called the St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival which will officially open Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. on the grounds behind the Roman Catholic church at 927 Atwood Ave. The feast will run through Sunday, Aug. 21 at approximately 10 p.m....
Gianna Puccio is ready to fly three stories high at the North End Fisherman's Feast
Some traditions never die. Other traditions are unbelievable and make you go, "what?". The first time someone told me about the Flight of the Angel, which has happened every year during the Fisherman's Feast in Boston's North End for 111 years, that's literally what I said. Let me explain. During the finale of the annual Italian festival, a young...
Annual Italian Fest Returns to St. George Church
Get ready to eat. The annual Italian Festival is back. St. George’s Church men’s group brings their annual Italian Festival to St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford CT on Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27. This food-o-rama is guaranteed to delight anyone with tastebuds, with plenty of “home-mades,” sweet treats, games, fun, and music...
The “Feast of All Feasts” in Boston’s North End
More than 100 years ago, immigrants from Montefalcione brought Saint Anthony’s Feast to Boston’s North End, continuing their hometown’s veneration that dates to the 14th century. This year’s feast will be held from August 25-28. Saint Anthony became the official patron saint of Montefalcione because of his protection during the 1688 Sannio Earthqua...
John Grillo, Mark Tramontozzi honored as Norwich Italians of the Year
The Italian Heritage and Cultural Committee of Norwich will hold its annual Columbus Banquet on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., when it will honor the committee's two Italians of the Year - Mark Tramontozzi and John Grillo. Dr. Tramontozzi was born to Dr. Anthony and Patricia Tramontozzi. His grandparents, Domenic and Antoinette Tramontozzi, emi...
Annual Italian Fest kicks off in Ansonia, CT
The 55th annual Holy Rosary Italian Festival is underway. The event is also taking place on Friday and Saturday. Thousands of volunteer hours have gone into this event. There is homemade food, live music, and even rides for the kids! This event is bringing people together. “I think for us it’s just a wonderful time for us where families have come t...
'Italian Mom Loves You!' at Seven Angels Theatre
Actor and Comedian Daniel Franzese to Appear in World Premiere ITALIAN MOM LOVES YOU! at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, CT, August 12-21. Seven Angels Theatre announce the world premiere of Italian Mom Loves You!, a comedy co-written and starring film, television and stage actor Daniel Franzese. This solo tour de force will run at the theatre,...
Dig This: 112th Boston’s Fisherman’s Feast in the North End
Judging by the notes and messages that we receive around here, it’s clear that some Dig readers are new to the city and looking for unique activities to keep themselves occupied. That’s not only totally cool but also the way it’s always been; Boston, after all, is a metropolis built on the sweat and love of transients. Always will be. What’s impor...
St. Peters Italian Bazaar kicks off week of festivities
The St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar planning committee kicked off a week of festivities on Friday by delivering the Italian national flag to Portland City Hall. The flag was flown atop City Hall over the weekend, for the first time ever, to mark the 96th annual Italian Bazaar. Willie Audet, 2022 Bazaar chairman, delivered the flag to city official John...