Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, will showcase an extraordinary collection of Italian eyewear manufacturers at its Orlando debut. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (FL) from February 19-22, 2025, the event will feature a dedicated Italian Pavilion representi...
Phillip Brewer has been in the restaurant business for 15 years and a chef for about the last ten. "I was in Colorado the last eight years. I worked at a place in downtown Denver called the Thirsty Lion for six years, then at Cattivella for about a year and a half," Brewer said. Now, Brewer is calling Sault Ste. Marie home by opening up Prime Cut...
Unico chapters around the country are proud to be associated with perpetuating the name of Brian Piccolo. His personal battle has been an inspiration to countless people determined to achieve their goal. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO National is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 50th Annual Brian Piccolo Award. UNICO...
I am obsessed with lists. Movie lists, to be more specific. To be really precise, I am obsessed with completing movie-watching lists and seeing the bright green circle that appears on Letterboxd once you’ve watched every movie included in a given list. To be fair, I’ve only fully completed one, the AFI 100, with the help of its wonderful companion...
The New York restaurant takeover in Miami continues — this time with La Pecora Bianca. Known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, La Pecora Bianca has become a crowd favorite for those craving elevated Italian dining in a stylish, laid-back atmosphere. This past week, the popular spot has put up its signage at the Shops at Merrick Park in Co...
On Monday, Jan. 27, Bethpage High School proudly inducted students from the Spanish, French and Italian programs into the World Languages Honor Society. The ceremony was filled with pride, tradition and heartfelt moments, particularly for senior Rose Arrabito, one of the inductees from the Italian program. Rose’s induction was especially meaningful...
Starting June 3, 2025, Neos, an Italian airline, will begin operating nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bari, the capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia. This announcement marks the first-ever direct connection between the United States and this Italian region, making travel more accessible and...
There is nothing like having a great meal of delicious food made from the freshest ingredients. But that food tastes even better when it is prepared by people who make it their mission to put a smile on the customer’s face. At Vinny’s New York Pizza in Manassas, that is exactly what you will find: people who pour their heart and soul into making de...
Set to take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka will transform the artificial island of Yumeshima into a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Under the theme Designing Future Society for Our Lives, the exposition aims to address pressing global issues through the support of international collaborati...
“Opera at the Beach,” sponsored by UNICO Delaware – Rehoboth Area Chapter, returns on March 15. This outstanding event was begun in 2015, featuring professional artists from the Wilmington area. Since 2016, mezzo soprano Andrea Arena has delighted audiences throughout Delaware with her sensational voice and charm. Accompanied by various tenors incl...
A hot slice of pizza and a glass of red wine? Heaven. A big, hearty lasagna after a long day of work? Pure bliss. If you're like me and salivate at just the thought of Italian food, you'll want to listen up. New research shows that a natural plant extract found in tomatoes could actually help fight depression—and not just at dinner time. A study pu...
The first, second, and third rules of real estate, or so we're told, are location, location, and location. But what does it mean if the location in question is a repurposed real estate office? Well, one Italian restaurant seems to be doing just fine in the Stark Building which was constructed in the 1920s to serve the needs of Stark Company Realtor...