Graduate program in Italian at University of Georgia
The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia invites interested students to apply to our M.A. and Ph.D. degree programs in Romance Languages with a specialization in Italian and Italian Studies. We especially welcome students interested in combining work in Italian with work in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Classics. Students...
Dining Out: American spin on Italian fare at Sauce
Although the name is simple, Sauce is anything but. You'll find more than 15 gourmet pizzas, plenty of traditional pasta dishes and bread — really good bread. "This is an American spin on Italian cuisine," says owner Tyler Rooks, who opened Sauce nearly three years ago at 2858 S. Church St. Rooks' family has owned Italian restaurants for...
Sons of Italy donates to Special Olympics
The Sons of Italy presented Special Olympics of St. Johns County with a check for $502 at the organization's April 10 meeting. Zack King and his mother, Leah, accepted the check for the local Special Olympics chapter. The money was raised in a Bocce Ball Tournament at the St. Augustine Pier in March, where 11 teams competed. Sourc...
Little Italy brings new flavors to Rockmart
Southern hospitality clinched the decision for James Chin to locate a new Italian restaurant in Rockmart.James and his father Jack Chin visited the area from Tennessee and were impressed with the warm welcome they received from local people. "It was like the welcome mat had been spread for my family," said Jennifer Baker. "We are from Tennessee an...
Arte Caffe opens Italian bakery, restaurant in Bradenton's Village of the Arts
by Janelle O'Dea Village of the Arts welcomed a taste of Italy this week. Remo and Meridith Mambelli opened Arte Caffe to offer true Italian flavors and a place to relax to the Village of the Arts. "I'm trying to bring the real deal," Remo Mambelli said. "A simple taste of Italy." He arrived in the United States in 1990...
St. Joseph's celebration keeps Italian traditions alive
The Italian-American Heritage Society of Boca Raton is putting on a St. Joseph's celebration in Delray Beach March 11 with plenty of pasta, Italian music and history from the old country. "We have 150 people booked already and everyone is really looking forward to this event," said Paul Pontrelli, secretary of The Italian-American Heritage...
High-end Italian restaurant Circo will top new I-Drive project
High-end Italian restaurant Circo Orlando will be the penthouse tenant on an International Drive retail and parking project, complete with a retractable glass roof over its patio and views of the theme parks. Circo Orlando, a part of Le Cirque Restaurant brands, will be the top-level tenant at the new 10-story parking and retail structure next...
Il Volo in Miami: New tour, TV special
With their Fillmore-filmed PBS special due for broadcast in a few weeks, the pop-opera trio Il Volo has announced a 17-concert North American tour that includes a stop at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Tickets for the Sept. 21 concert are expected to go on sale in June, coinciding with the May 28 release of a special-edition version of the CD "W...
Feast of Little Italy returns with 3 days jaunt into "La Dolce Vita"
The annual Feast of Little Italy, now in its twelfth year, and presented by Arrigo Fiat, returns to the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter, Florida on November 7, 8 and 9th. This celebration of the very best of Italian culture draws thousands of visitors who will enjoy over 150 booths featuring everything from traditional Italian food to jewelry and hom...
Realistic Fiction Author Grace Mattioli Chosen As One Of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'
Author Grace Mattioli has been chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. The award was the result of a public voting process and her appearance on The Authors Show in which she discussed her latest realistic fiction novel, 'Discovery of an Eagle'. The new book delves deeply into life issues but at the same time offers witt...
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Italian at The University of Alabama
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics and the Program in Italian at The University of Alabama seek applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Italian: 1) Assistant Professor in Italian— Open area of specialization The Department of Modern Languages and Classics and the Program in Italian at The University of Alabam...
Italian company leads plan for ethanol plant in N.C.
A long-anticipated $200 million ethanol plant that will turn grasses grown on North Carolina hog farms into motor fuel will go ahead, Gov. Pat McCrory's office said Monday. The plant operated by Biochemtex, a partnership headed by Italy-based Gruppo Mossi & Ghisolfi, plans to employ 65 people in three years near Clinton in Sampson County. &nb...