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It's been said that McDonald's is not in the restaurant business but the real estate business. And since they are (were?) the most recognizable, famous, and successful restaurant business in America, this may not be a bad model to consider.   Longtime restaurateur Josh Thoma (Smack Shack) seems to have gotten the memo, though he's applying i...

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Join us for an intimate concert of Italian songs and arias, performed by the students of University of Minnesota, Music Department Professor, Jean del Santo. Three students from Jean's Italian Diction for Singers class, will perform a concert of twelve songs and arias that the students have studied and performed in class during Spring semester 201...

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Members of the Italian Cultural Center are invited to attend the annual meeting which will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. The meeting will be held at Mason's Restaurant/Barre, located on the first floor of the Hennepin Center for the Arts Building, 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis.Please join us, from 7 until 8:30 p.m., to learn about ou...

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The restaurant scene in the Twin Cities is booming. A few new excellent places seem to pop up every couple of months, and if you can't get into one dynamite spot, there are plenty of others. Along with putting out delicious, interesting food, restaurants are upping their service game. Professional, friendly, and informal (read: not stuffy) servic...

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The Department of French and Italian (and other European languages as well) is hosting an interesting event centered on languages and cultures. The ICC will participate with a special presentation "Only in Italy: Events not to be missed", a mini class highlighting a number of unique Italian festivals and events such as Il Carnevale di Venezia, Il P...

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by Joy Summers The space is cozy and seating is on a first come first serve basis. However, the adept service staff still manages to make waiting a part of the dinner experience. The restaurant is owned by Tim Niver. He's half the successful duo behind The Strip Club Meat & Fish and Saint Dinette.   Niver is known far and wide for...

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Piada Italian Street Food will celebrate the grand opening of its first Minnesota restaurant Dec. 19 in Chanhassen at 190 Lake Drive East. This will be the restaurant's 26th location nationwide. Piada combines modern Italian cuisine in made-to-order meals. The menu, originally inspired by Italian food carts, offers guests an array of health-co...

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by Rick Nelson   The recent top-to-bottom remake of Cossetta is so dramatic that fourth-generation owner Dave Cossetta has crowned his family's legacy by adding an Italian word to the business' name. It's now Cossetta Alimentari. Rough translation: pertaining to food.   There's an understatement. Make that three sprawling floors of fo...

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Prepare yourself for Italian Carnevale at Rebecca's authentic Italian bakery! Bring your mask if you wish and learn about this tasty Italian tradition while making from scratch typical Carnevale treats: Chiacchere and Castagnole.   Raised and trained in Italy, pastry chef, Asse will guide you through the process and tasting, which will be ac...

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The reservations have already been coming in to Bello Cucina. And it's not just for Valentine's Day.   The Italian-themed restaurant that's part of a five-city Minnesota chain has already received reservation requests for the same days as the St. John's University and College of St. Benedict graduation ceremonies.   Read more &n...

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