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A new reality series shot in St. Louis’s The Hill neighborhood is making its debut this weekend at Hi-Pointe Theatre. The Italian food-based reality show, “Spaghetti Wars,” focuses on two family teams pitted against each other in a cooking challenge. The show’s creators told FOX 2 the show’s premise is “Family Feud” meets “The Sopranos” meets “Shar...

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You could be forgiven for not remembering the George Kottaras Era in Royals history. Kottaras, a catcher, appeared in a mere 46 games for the Royals during the 2013 season, but at one point he had a Greek flag at his locker. His stall was next to Mike Moustakas, so it was the Greek spot in the Royals clubhouse.  Fast forward a dozen years and, whil...

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The wait is over. Jac Caglianone is headed to Kauffman Stadium. On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals promoted Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha after a torrid start in the minor leagues. The Kansas City Star confirmed the news Sunday evening.  Caglianone showcased his elite power across two different levels, beginning with Double-A. In 38 games with Nort...

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Buona, the family-owned restaurant chain from Chicago, renowned for its Italian beef sandwich, is preparing to bring its signature flavors to St. Louis. The company plans to have a storefront in development in the next 18 months and is currently in discussions with multi-unit operators as it ramps up franchise expansion. Founded in 1981 in Chicago,...

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One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will be May 30- June 1, 2025. This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main s...

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A new documentary about Kansas City covering Columbus Park history — formerly known as the North End — has begun production. It will focus primarily on the Little Italy community, which formed in the North End, the development of Guinotte Manor housing development, its name change to Columbus Park and its eventual evolution to the neighborhood it i...

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Married in 1929, John and Angela Viviano’s wedding photo rests regally above the register of the shop they opened on The Hill. “My grandfather came over from Sicily, the town of Terrasini, and opened here in 1950,” said third-generation store owner John Viviano. Seventy-five years later, his grandson and store owner John Viviano says family, food a...

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Casa Don Alfonso, a prominent Italian restaurant within the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton, continues to honor its Mediterranean roots with a strong focus on tradition, simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Restaurateur Mario Iaccarino recently shared insights into the philosophy behind the restaurant, the inspiration for its new seasonal me...

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La Lega Serie A annuncia una partnership con La National Italian American Foundation Bon Jovi e la disputa con il sindaco di Jersey Shore riguardo a un ristorante per i poveri In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY annuncia le sedi e il programma delle performance per il Festival 2025, dal 5/5 al 19/5 Il Made in Italy nel settore aerospaziale prend...

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The Catholic Central Union of America, founded in 1855 and headquartered in St Louis, has gifted their Italian immigration files to the Italian Community of St Louis. The files include tens of thousands of documents regarding immigration settlement from the 1880s until the 1960s. Before Catholic Charities, the Catholic Central Union of America was...

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