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The father and son duo of Pasquino and Michael Vitiello, two of the forces behind beloved Queen Marie Italian Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, NY, are crossing the Hudson to open Ristorante MV in the historical small town of Bernardsville, NJ. When asked about the move, Michael Vitiello said, “Opening a restaurant in New Jersey was always our five-y...

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Aztec Chocolate in Sicily: An online cooking lesson presented by Annalisa Pompeo. Introduction to the history of the Aztec chocolate in Modica by Pierpaolo Ruta. Moderated by Teresa Fiore (Inserra Chair, Montclair State University). Closing remarks by Floriana Di Gesù (Università degli Studi di Palermo) When: Monday April 19, 2021   11:00am-12:30pm...

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The South Orange Performing Arts Center will welcome Roberta Gambarini to its stage in the latest SOPAC Session, a virtual series highlighting an eclectic roster of superb talent. The Grammy Award-nominated Ms. Gambarini delights all those who appreciate the beauty of the Jazz Standards and an accomplished and powerful singer. A dynamic performer w...

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This Zoom Conference, March 22nd. 8 AM to 9:20, is first-ever of its kind: a real time classroom dialogue and presentations between Italian and American high school students about environmental problems facing Venice. The conference has been organized and sponsored by The Silvio Laccetti Foundation of Fairview, NJ and the education office of the It...

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The slogan of Verizza in Hoboken is “Porta La Pizza” (which means “Delivers The Pizza”). This is because the owners strongly believe pizza should be just as good even when you order delivery. Likewise, the name itself combines “Vera” (real/authentic) and “pizza” to make Verizza. The nearly 1,000-square foot space seats 20 guests at full capacity, w...

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It was an unlikely association, a young, aspiring athlete and an aging official and administrator. Except that they shared a first name and a strong love for Italian food. However, in the case of the old school referee, he loved all kinds of food. But they were inseparable, the young kid named Angelo Guglielmello and the referee named Angelo Franni...

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Growing up in an Italian household, standard Italian fare, like pasta or baked dishes, has become my favorite comfort food. Unfortunately, Italian food from chain restaurants like Olive Garden or Carrabba’s doesn’t hold the same appeal. Luckily, there is a perfect small traditional Italian restaurant right in scenic Spotswood: Gennaro’s Restaurant....

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Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, and grew up there and in Little Ferry, New Jersey. His mother was born in Altamura, Italy, and is the daughter of Italian-American immigrants who moved to New Jersey when she was six years old. His father, Buddy Sr was born in Lipari, Italy. Valastro grew up with four sisters: Grace, Mar...

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In the same year "Teen Mom" premiered, MTV embarked on another "more real" reality show tentatively titled "Bridge and Tunnel." Camille Dodero (2011), who profiled the never-aired series for the Village Voice, called "Bridge and Tunnel" "the anti-'Hills,' a blue-collar rebuttal to the grossly loaded California clan that begat plastic-surgery monste...

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The UNICO Chapter of Kenilworth recently organized a toiletries and personal hygiene drive for homeless individuals who are using Newark Penn Station as their place to sleep. Laura Morana the Chapter President, partnered with an organization in Newark that expressed a necessity for these items to help those less fortunate. The collection was held o...

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