La Compagnia San Pio in Florida con una mostra dedicata al santo e ai marmi di Vitulano
La Compagnia San Pio, guidata da Diego Ciullo, in collaborazione con alcuni club italo-americani, diretti da Jack Di Giorgio, dalla diocesi di Palm Beach e dalla Holy Family, sta portando in questi giorni negli Stati Uniti, in Florida, la prima grande mostra dedicata alla grande figura del Santo sannita, San Pio. L’evento è caratterizzato anche da...
Fazoli’s Celebrates Founding Leaders During Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction
Fazoli’s has been serving up Fast, Fresh, Italian since 1988. In honor of the brand’s 30th anniversary last September, Fazoli’s has established a Hall of Fame to recognize team members, franchisees and suppliers whose vision, leadership and innovation have impacted Fazoli’s, making it the successful restaurant it is today. To celebrate these esteem...
Isabel: 100 years of living
The table was set with the delicate cups used for the special black coffee, demitasse, which was a ritual for the late afternoon for Isabel Fusco. The anisette decanter was prominently displayed on the table with biscotti and other treats. It was a pleasant day in Century Village, and I was visiting a friend of mine. There I was, sitting with Isabe...
Italian restaurant opens in Knoxville
The Knoxville square is now home to a new eatery, Baggio’s Italian Restaurant owned by Maggie Qerimi. The new business took over the location of the former Red Rock Grill & Still at 124 S. 2nd St. and held their grand opening Monday, Feb. 4. The restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and the menu offers lunch and dinner options, includ...
Experience Andrea Bocelli in a whole new way at his Valentine’s Day concert in Miami
Didn’t make a plan that revolves around romance for Valentine’s Day yet? We’re here to help. World renowned blind tenor Andrea Bocelli is bringing “a special experience” to fans who attend his AmericanAirlines Arena 8 p.m. concert on Feb. 14. Premium seats on Ticketmaster in the second row are priced up to a cool $1,500. But that’s not the so calle...
Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar Coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen
Stacey and Kevin Jennings, the husband-and-wife team behind Vivace, are bringing a new casual Italian concept to south Charlotte. Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar will open in the StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center in the old Smoke Modern Barbecue space. The southern Italian restaurant will be open for dinner only during the first few weeks, the...
Restaurant review: Luigi’s brings a bit of New York to Lake Alfred
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant opened in 2008 with Luigi Uzhca at the helm, having recently vacated the hustle-bustle of New York’s Forest Hills community. Situated in Queens, Forest Hills was, and certainly still is, rife with quintessential Italian-American trattorias, a good many, no doubt, headed by Old Country transplants. Tutto Bene was such an e...
Paul Sorvino to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Beaufort International Film Festival
Paul Sorvino will be presented the prestigious Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February. The festival dates are February 19-24, 2019 with the Red Carpet Reception and Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, February 24th at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts....
Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale event returns to Disney Springs Feb. 22
Carnevale, the traditional Italian winter festival, is returning to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs on Feb. 22 – and this time, it promises to be “bigger and better than ever.” Carnevale, commonly known as Mardi Gras outside of Italy, is a spectacular event complete with costumes, culinary delights, and plenty of celebration. This yea...
It’s almost National Pizza Day. From Carmella’s to Zio, here’s how Charlotte pie makers do it differently
Appreciating a pizza you’ve come to know and love is easy. And in the Queen City, whether you prefer a thick crust ringed with caramelized mozzarella, or one that is thin and charred; cheese stretching to the length of your arm, or in a rich, contained bite; toppings piled high or conserved for one special ingredient to shine — pizza makers in town...
The Cipriani Brothers Add Mr. C Coconut Grove To Their Hospitality Empire
Fourth-generation hospitality leaders, brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani have added its third property to their roster of Mr. C hotels: Coconut Grove, now taking reservations. If you’re familiar with the legendary Italian family’s hot spots around the world, including its namesake restaurants, you’ll know you can find quality in its concept and...
Pizza pride: Five spots to celebrate National Pizza Day from Naples to North Fort Myers
Pizza as we know it was invented in Naples. No, the one in Italy. So it makes sense that we — American Neapolitans — celebrate National Pizza Day on Saturday by savoring some of the best pizza along the Gulf Coast. We have options: New York-style, Chicago deep dish and coming on strong, Detroit squares from my hometown. There's plenty of choices fr...