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It’s not often that the street address of a restaurant becomes essential in finding it. In the case of Bucci, however, it’s just the opposite. The low-key façade without a trace of neon, lights or signage other than small, discreet white letters on a black awning makes it necessary to know the 20217 number on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods on t...

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Rise Pies and MidiCi, two Neapolitan-style pizzerias, are making their West Michigan debut at malls this week. Both plan to give away pizzas as part of their opening week promotions. Neapolitan pizza is a style of pizza from the Naples region of Italy that is prepared with simple and fresh ingredients. Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza is slated to open...

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The former El Barrio Mexican Grill space in town has signed a new tenant. Come spring, Palio, an Italian restaurant in Ann Arbor, will open its second location in the space in Grand Rapids’ Midtown neighborhood, at 545 Michigan St. NE. Palio is operated by Ann Arbor-based Mainstreet Ventures, which operates 21 restaurants in five states, two of whi...

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Good luck getting a reservation at this place on Valentine's Day. Trattoria Stella in Traverse City was recently named the most romantic restaurant in all of Michigan, by USA TODAY. The Italian hot spot is located inside the Village of Grand Traverse Commons, with a farm-to-table food philosophy. The Commons is also known as the former site of the...

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Sean Finnegan chowed down on a plate of linguine with white clam sauce and all but sighed with pleasure. It was the Traverse City man’s fourth trip to Pizzeria Piccolo Forno since the East Front Street eatery opened a few weeks ago. “I’m going to make my way around the whole board,” said Finnegan, with a nod to the chalkboard menu above the counter...

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For the third time in about as many years, Cafe Cremosi, the Bay City Italian restaurant known for its signature sauce, is on the move again. The restaurant, owned by its chef, Rich Abila, opened Monday, Jan. 30, inside Lumber Barons 804 E. Midland St., after operating out of the former Steamers pub, 108 N. Linn St., and Washington Lanes bowling al...

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In December, Anthony Forlini (B.B.A. ’84, Marketing) became Sir Anthony Forlini when he was conferred as a Knight in the Order of the Star of Italy by the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, at a ceremony performed by Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, Consul of Italy in Detroit. Forlini most recently served in the Michigan House of Representatives before...

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Mary Marino, the Italian-born homemaker of Monroe who celebrated her 110th birthday in November and who may be the oldest person in Michigan, died Saturday night at Fountain View of Monroe, where she has lived since May. Mrs. Marino suffered two mild heart attacks this past year and had slowed down some from her once busy lifestyle. But she was qui...

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On January 20, 2017, Consul Maria Luisa Lapresa signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Michigan Department of Education to support the teaching of the Italian language in the public schools of the State. In particular, the goal of the agreement, signed by the State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston and Krista Ried of the Office of Pro...

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One sure sign of summer having arrived is the beginning of Italian Festival Season. Italians across the United States can usually find a cultural celebration taking place within hours if not minutes from wherever they may live. The 2013 National Italian American Foundation calendar has identified festivals that will take place throughout the year i...

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