Long Time East Boston Resident Carmela Favorito Writes Poignant Memoir
Carmela Maria Leone Favorito has seen it all. Born in San Nicola Italy in 1931, the third of eight children, a devastating earthquake caused her family to lose everything right before her birth. For the first year of her life, her family took shelter in a cave. Growing up, Carmela's life was clearly one of hardship, but through it all, Carmela neve...
Mark Guglielmo: Spirits in the land
May 6 – June 26, 2022 - Vermont Center for Photography, 10 Green Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Opening Reception: Fri, May 6th – 5 to 7pm. Artist Talk: Sun, June 26th – 6 to 7pm (This will be a hybrid in-person and online talk for those wishing to join remotely!). From the Artist: In late September 2019, I took a three-week pilgrimage to Sicily, i...
Italian Hit Serafina Sails Into Seaport This May With Waterfront Views
A second location of Italian pizza and pasta hit restaurant Serafina will sail into Seaport (11 Fan Pier Boulevard) early this May with waterfront views; a large, breezy patio; and a menu that stretches beyond the pizza and pasta the Back Bay location (237 Newbury Street) is known for. Taking over the former home of Babbo (a restaurant once co-owne...
New Italian Restaurant In East Longmeadow Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta
The Redstone Pasta Company located in Hampden County in East Longmeadow, recently opened and already has a waitlist for a reservation. That's because the hot spot is offering handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas that aren't your ordinary fare. "A new Italian place in town definitely worth trying! The pizza was light, the pasta was fresh, and the de...
Remembering Nick Zeoli
One of Westport’s most legendary figures has died. Nicholas Zeoli — known for decades here, in Wilton and far beyond as “Nick” — died on Wednesday at Norwalk Hospital. The coach, educator and proud World War II veteran was 98 years old. Nick was born on July 1, 1923 in Saugatuck to parents Dominick and Lillian Valiante Zeoli. He was the oldest of 5...
'A real Italian experience': Quincy's Italian Cafe Gelato adds pizzas, looks to expand
Smoked prosciutto, Buffalo mozzarella, gorgonzola, mortadella, Zeppole di San Giuseppe. All are common ingredients at Italian Cafe Gelato – stuffed into sandwiches, placed gingerly on top of pizzas, filling a display case of pastries – and they've traveled from half a world away to end up on plates in Quincy. Cafe Gelato opened in the West of Chest...
Roberto Visani’s Sculptures Reconfigure Slavery in Art History
When the pandemic arrived in 2020, Roberto Visani didn't just hole up with a new puppy or sourdough starter. He got to work on an art project that would span 19th-century history and 21st-century design technology. Over the next two years, the Brooklyn-based artist created a collection of sculptures that is nothing short of remarkable, both aesthet...
First Person: After all these years, still full of Bologna!
National Cold Cut Day was last month, on March 3. "Pre-cooked meats that are sliced and served hot or cold in a sandwich or on a tray. Purveyors of heart disease and diabetes." My Mom was the Queen of Cold Cuts. Depending on the day and her mood, my lunchbox contained salami and provolone with mustard on a bulky, bologna and cheese with mayo on Won...
John DiStaso, 'dean' of NH political reporters, dies at 68
John DiStaso, a veteran political reporter in New Hampshire who covered 11 first-in-the-nation presidential primaries, interviewing countless candidates and providing analysis on campaigns and elections, died Thursday after suffering a prolonged illness. He was 68. DiStaso, who spent the last seven years as a political reporter for WMUR-TV, was kno...
Dolce Amici Brings a Taste of Italy to Downtown Norway
Between lunch and dinner hours on a Saturday, Dolce Amici, in Norway, was fairly quiet. A group of probably-70-somethings stopped in for gelato, hunkering down near the refrigerated display case, snow whirling past the front windows. A middle-aged woman sidled up to the bar for a cocktail and chatted with the staff while she waited for her takeout...
20th Longmeadow UNICO Food and Wine Tasting
Though postponed twice by the pandemic, the 20th Longmeadow UNICO Food and Wine Tasting will finally take place this coming Saturday, April 23, and club members promise the event will be the best yet. The organization’s largest annual fundraiser is set for 7 to 9 p.m. on Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It will feature...
Mike DeFeo Named Gold Medal of Honor Recipient
Mike DeFeo, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast general manager, has been announced as Southington UNICO’s 2021 Gold Medal of Honor recipient. The recognition is UNICO’s highest honor. Since 1945, the Gold Medal of Honor has been awarded to distinguished citizens in the Southington community. A dinner ceremony in recognition of DeFeo is planned for Wedne...