New Mexico’s Italian Americans
A close-knit Italian-American community has been a strong presence in Albuquerque, New Mexico since the transcontinental railroad first arrived there in 1880. These families established a foundation for the growth and development of a thriving Italian community in New Mexico's largest city. Alessandro and Pompilio Matteucci, Antonio and Ch...
D’Agostino’s Italian Specialties buys Fresina Pasta Co.
by Ted Griggs Baton Rouge-based D'Agostino's Italian Specialties LLC has acquired Fresina Pasta Co. & Italian Specialties, a hand-crafted pasta maker in business since 1991, with plans to expand its operations. Chef Robert D'Agostino and Executive Chef Daniel Thompson own D'Agostino's Italian Specialties. Terms of the deal, which clos...
Young leaders conference/ L’identità collettiva e le relazioni internazionali: giovani italiani e americani si confrontano ad Austin
Sarà Austin, Capitale dello Stato del Texas, ad ospitare dal 17 al 19 ottobre prossimi l'edizione 2013 della Young Leaders Conference, dal 1984 uno degli eventi di punta del Consiglio per le Relazioni tra Italia e Stati Uniti. Destinate alla classe dirigente del futuro, le Conferenze si propongono quale occasione di incontro a livello inte...
La musica italiana partecipa al Festival South by South West ad Austin (Texas) dal 9 al 15 marzo
Il sistema musicale italiana continua la sua diffusione e crescita all'estero: per la prima volta, dal 9 al 12 marzo, uno stand istituzionale rappresentera' il nostro Paese ad Austin nell'ambito del South by Southwest, la piu' importante fiera al mondo dedicata alla musica ed alla tecnologia. Per la prima volta, inoltre, l'industria musicale italia...
La Piccola Cucina, vietata ai maggiori di 12 anni. Giovani chef crescono: in Texas.
di Alessandra Verzera Le Arancine Siciliane secondo gli Chef Americani. Si ma gli Chef d'eccezione sono dei "Piccoli Chef" e prepareranno le deliziose arancine, spiegandole per bene passo dopo passo, nella loro "Piccola Cucina". Un mini esercito di chef in erba calcherà anche le scene e sarà possibile vederli "in action" il prossimo 5 otto...
Italian beef sandwich shop lands in Addison, with support from Da Bears coach Mike Ditka
by Sarah Blaskovich You've probably heard us say that Austin restaurants seem to be infiltrating North Texas. (See Tacodeli, Torchy's Tacos, Uchi, Hopdoddy.) We're now seeing Chicago restaurants make their way here, too. Geno's East is reportedly heading to Arlington, and Al's Italian Beef just opened in Addison. Al's claims it's the crea...
St. Joseph’s Altar dedicated to Greg Genco
By Randy Hammons The family of the late Greg Genco said they were more than grateful to the Italian-American Club for dedicating the St. Joseph's Altar in his memory this past weekend. The Altar was set up at the B & C Hall on Cumberland Street for viewing on Friday and Saturday. Those chosen to represent the Saints at the Altar we...
We're Hiring Italian Teachers!
The Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) is seeking qualified Italian language teachers. We are looking for candidates who are independent contractors. The best candidates are enthusiastic and focused teachers who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the Italian language and culture. Job description: Part time positio...
Cream of the Crop! Executive Chef Edilerman Molina opens Tosca Americana in Atascocita, Texas
by Russell Lambert Executive Chef Edilerman Molina (Chef Eddie) opened his mouth watering concept of Italian American Cuisine in Atascocita, patient Texas this week. His one of a kind restaurant features Filet Migon; Chicken Scarpariello; Chicken Saltinboca; Salsacci with sundried tomato cream sauce; Broccoli rabe with sausage; Indones...
Taste of Italy: Ad Aprile Houston celebra il cibo italiano con la CCI
Celebrare il cibo e il vino italiano. Questo l'obiettivo di "Taste of Italy – Wine and Dine Italian Style", evento promozionale in programma il 14 e 15 aprile prossimi a Houston. Organizzata dall'Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas, la due-giorni è rivolta ad operatori specializzati di prodotti autentici italiani Food&Wine inter...
Italians in the Delta: "Pioneers of Monroe"
The Italians in Monroe, Louisiana, are a small, tight-knit group of successful, family-oriented people who have established deep roots in the Delta while maintaining a connection to each other and to their home country, despite pressures to become mainstream Americans. Even though Italians were the largest immigrant population of turn of the 19th c...
Italian racer’s son highlights Santa Fe Concorso
by James Barron It wouldn't be a Santa Fe Concorso without a theme, and this year's will come swooping in like a Ferrari. The sixth annual event of what the Concorso calls "The Southwest's premier automobile gathering" will have a blend of Italian and American style when it commences Sept. 25-27. "Ferrari in America" is one of the cen...