Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 7 PM - Reception. 219 W Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. Honoring the 100th anniversary of the death of Italy’s greatest operatic composer – Giacomo Puccini. Maestro Lorenzo Turchi-Floris will perform alongside opera singers and a violinist. Join Dr. Ralph and Jo Anne Reed, Hosts; Filiberto Calascibetta, Consul of Italy; D...
READ MOREInevitably, sometimes I happen to publish an interview with someone who, in addition to playing an important role in the development of relations between Italy and the United States, is also a friend of mine. It happens because We the Italians collaborates cool best of the community of those who live Italy and the United States with two flags and o...
READ MORELocal 3's Paul Shahen saw social media lit up with excitement when Little Rome announced they'd be re-opening in Chatsworth, GA. So, he had to see what the buzz was all about. The classic Italian eatery smell hits you before you have a chance to open the doors to their new location on 2nd Ave in historic downtown Chatsworth. The location is new bec...
READ MORERestaurant industry veteran Kevin Maxey carries quite the resume for having selected a “neighborhood” at the juncture of Buckhead meeting Sandy Springs. Maxey counts his experience at Tom Collicchio’s Gramercy Tavern and Craft (wasn’t there a Craft attempt here on Peachtree east of the Waldorf?), as well as the Ford Fry group locally. Here, his Pen...
READ MOREVeroni‘s schedule is getting busier and busier. The top Italian charcuterie brand is sponsoring major tennis events and participating in high profile food events, such as the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival in Georgia, and the Boston TasteBringing the taste of Italy to every corner of the United States. As summer heats up, Veroni, the leading Italia...
READ MOREJust five minutes from downtown Athens lies one of the Classic City’s newest restaurants: Osteria Olio, which opened its doors on June 7, 2024. Osteria Olio resides within Rivet House, a hotel on the historic northside of Athens. Both businesses are owned by James and Jessica Whitley, a local Athens couple. Rivet House and Osteria Olio are managed...
READ MOREA restaurant and franchise consultant for years, Jennifer Erdman hadn’t considered opening her own concept until she met Italian restaurateurs Giuseppe Barbera and Andrea Casarin. The Venice residents opened her eyes to authentic Italian cuisine. Together with co-founders Chris Lowe and Sam Lundy, they created Pochino Italy, a counter-service Itali...
READ MORESomething sweet is coming to Atlanta. Rosetta Bakery is planned for Two Buckhead Plaza, according to a building permit application with the City of Atlanta. The company aims to be “an official ambassador of the Italian art of baking.” The menu includes focaccia, sandwiches, sweet pastries and coffee. Customers are able to get a glimpse into the pro...
READ MOREDear friends, Next June 4 will be a very important date. Exactly 80 years earlier, on June 4, 1944, troops of the American Fifth Army entered Rome, liberating it from Nazi oppression and war. The people of Rome took to the streets, finally free and happy, to celebrate, hug and thank the American soldiers. These are scenes of happiness that all us R...
READ MOREAn Alpharetta pizzeria is expanding with a second location. Minnie Olivia will be joining the restaurant lineup at Medley, an upcoming 43-acre mixed-use destination coming to Johns Creek. The menu features handcrafted pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and more. The restaurant is “driven by local seasonal ingredients and products, where Southern Italy and T...
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