American Society of Italian Heritage welcomes Honorary Italian Consulate Arnaldo Partesotti
By Missie Arata Noel The American Society of Italian Heritage, north shore chapter, recently held its summer luncheon at Benedict's Plantation in Covington. The group was honored to present the Honorary Italian Consulate Arnaldo Partesotti and his wife, Brune, as special guests. The local chapter is led by President John Tortorice...
Exhibitalia: il Made in Italy si presenta a Houston
Il 5 e 6 aprile 2014 la Italy America Chamber of Commerce del Texas (IACC) ospiterà presso il prestigioso George R. Brown Center di Houston Exhibitalia, una Fiera che presenterà al pubblico houstoniano le eccellenze del Made in Italy. A darne notizia è il Consolato generale d'Italia a Houston, sottolineando come sia la città che tutto il Texas abb...
Dallas: obiettivo volo diretto per aumentare i flussi italiani
La città di Dallas non molla la presa sull'Italia e per incrementare i flussi spera nell'arrivo a breve del volo diretto con Milano. Nel 2013 gli arrivi dal nostro Paese si sono attestati a quota 25mila, in linea con quelli dell'anno precedente: "Quello italiano rimane per noi un mercato importante. Lo scorso anno gli arrivi non sono...
Charismatic Dallas Restaurant King Talks Expansion, Italian Beginnings, River Oaks Moves & Globetrotting
by Linden Wilson Arriving at his Highland Park Village eatery Bistro 31 to sit for a portrait for this story, restaurateur Alberto Lombardi greeted me jovially with an air-kiss on each cheek and promptly asked if I'd care for an espresso. This is the type of warm, European–style hospitality Lombardi is famous for — and it is genuine, carry...
Colleyville City Council approves economic incentive for new Italian restaurant
By Sherelle Black At the July 19 Colleyville City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved a $10,000 economic development incentive grant for a new Italian restaurant, Loveria Caffe. The grant is to be used for exterior improvements and site signage at the restaurant's location in Colleyville Town Center at 5617 Colleyville B...
Italian Festivals of New Mexico presents LARGE check to UNM Children’s Hospital
Each year Italian Festivals of New Mexico produces the NM Italian Film & Culture Festival to raise funds for the state's only hospital dedicated to the care and treatment of newborns, infants and children. The 2014 week-long celebration of Italian cinema and culture resulted in a donation of $26,000. It was presented to the Hospital du...
Local foundation honors student-athletes
Fourteen local student-athletes received $1,000 scholarships Saturday from the Texas Italian American Sports Foundation during the group's annual awards luncheon. Scholarship checks were presented by former Astros managers Larry Dierker and Phil Garner, and MLB.com reporter Alyson Footer received the group's annual service award. ...
Italy’s top award-winner, “Human Capital” among NM Italian Film & Culture Festival's three showcase films
The 8th annual NM Italian Film & Culture Festival is poised to deliver its strongest lineup yet of acclaimed contemporary Italian films. Among them is Il Capitale Umano (Human Capital), which walked away with top honors, including Best Film, at the 2014 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's equivalent of the Oscars). It was also Italy's submission...
Pizzeria Gusto takes Italian pie to new level in Oklahoma City
In Spanish, "mucho gusto" is a common phrase meaning "nice to meet you." In Oklahoma City, Pizzeria Gusto, 2415 N Walker Ave., is an uncommon pizza place whose acquaintance you'll be happy to make. Owners Chris Lower and chef Kathryn Mathis have taken Oklahoma City's dining scene by storm with a succession of well-appointed, modern fast-ca...
Italian ambassador makes Oklahoma connection
By Mack Burke Italian ambassador to the Americas Claudio Bisogniero became the first Italian ambassador to visit Oklahoma. Along side Consul General Elena Sgarbi, Bisogniero spoke Wednesday afternoon at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on the strong diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Italy and a future that he hopes will include a transatl...
H-E-B strikes import deal for Italian groceries
By Dylan Baddour The world's most dedicated culinary pilgrims find their holy grail of deliciousness in Italy. But Texans soon won't have to go that far, because in October more than 3,000 Italian imports are coming to H-E-B. About 300 grocery stores across Texas will soon stock Italian-made pastas, olive oils, cheeses, preserve...
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Quietly Opens in Montrose
by Wes Griffin Bistecca Italian Steakhouse at 224 Westheimer has opened. If you've driven by the space you've likely done a double-take to it's impressive modern but quaint exterior which was built out rather quickly but quietly and with no signage until recently. So it remained rather under the radar as construction came to completion in...