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by Maria Gloria   December, the month we celebrate Christmas, exchange presents with our friends and wish all "Buon Natale," I got to thinking that some people, by their efforts, wind up enriching an entire community or in the case of Carlo DiRuocco, the entire West Coast and beyond with their gift of espresso.   No, Signor DiRuocco d...

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La Galleria Italian Market & Eatery, 298 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, will celebrate "Festa dei Sette Pesci," the Feast of the Seven Fishes, on Christmas Eve. This is a traditional Italian/American meal, featuring seven courses of authentically prepared seafoods from Executive Chef David Sabato.   Two seatings are planned, at 4:30 and 6:3...

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On December 6th, the Real Little Italy in the Bronx will have their Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join us in Ciccarone Park from 3-6pm to meet Santa and his elves, listen to live holiday music by Nick Vero, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and of course light the Christmas Tree. Once again, this year you can honor the memory of a loved one by bringing a...

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The Leonardo da Vinci Society Cordially invites its members and guests to a Holiday Concert and Party PROGRAM: HOMAGE TO ITALY - FRANZ LISZT (from "Deuxième Année de Pèlerinage: Italie"): - Sposalizio– Il Pensieroso– Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa– Tre Sonetti del Petrarca:– Sonetto 47: "Benedetto sia il giorno"– Sonetto104: "Pace non...

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Aside from being one of the only times "fishes" is a proper term, the Feast of the Seven Fishes -- or "Esta dei Sette Pesci" as they say in the old country -- is one of the most delicious Italian-American traditions, at least for those who love seafood. Besides being utterly tasty, there is also a fun history behind the Christmas banquet.  ...

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By Karen Bjornland   In a small back room at Perreca's Bakery in Schenectady, Maria Perreca Papa is in a jolly mood. The coals in her 100-year-old brick oven are red-hot and the aroma of rum and raisins is in the air. On this morning, the rich, cream-colored dough is rising nicely, and Papa hovers over the 44 round pans, which are big...

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Foreign tourism boosted Italy's economy in 2013 and 62 percent of international operators worldwide confirmed an increase of travels toward Italy during Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays, a recent survey from the National Agency of Tourism (ENIT) revealed.   ENIT's survey was performed among major tour operators and travel agencies aroun...

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The Italian American Veterans Post #1 ladies auxiliary, 4567 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, will host the third annual Cookie Walk Dec. 10. All homemade Italian cookies will be sold, by the pound, for $7. Containers will be provided.   After buying your cookies, stay for the monthly Spaghetti Dinner serving 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner is $7 for adults; $...

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The Loggia Vittoria Order Sons of Italy in America will hold a Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Lancellotta's Restaurant, 1113 Charles St.   There will be dinner, music, entertainment and raffle prizes. The cost is $30 per person for members and $35 for non-members.   Read more   Source: http://www.vall...

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If the first weekend of December marked the arrival of a cold winter season in San Francisco, the Italian Christmas Market that took place at the Museo Italo Americano brought the warm atmosphere of the traditional Mercato di Natale. The first edition of the Italian Christmas Market, organized by DIVE (Donne Italiane che Vivono all'Estero), a grou...

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