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Plans for building a new restaurant at historic Monmouth Park Racetrack have been in the works since 2012, but destruction from Hurricane Sandy temporarily delayed the project.   Nearly two years later, in 2014, ground was broken on the planned mid- to high-end restaurant, as well as a planned 7,500-seat amphitheater that was also subsequent...

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The Director of the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America, Dr. Mary Ann Re, is delighted to announce that, recognizing the importance of acknowledging and motivating excellence in the teaching of Italian, the Coccia family and Lawrence Inserra, Jr., have generously increased to $4,000 the monetary prize associated with the Teaching...

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Two opera productions in Italian are being staged in Central New Jersey in late April. The semi-professional Boheme Opera NJ will be performing its namesake work "La Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini at The College of New Jersey's Kendall Theater, the first time the group has included this opera in its season in 12 years.    Also, communi...

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John Minniti of Treasure Island, a retired chef from New Jersey, was among 22 foodservice professionals nationwide to be honored with President's Medallions at the American Culinary Federation convention in Orlando July 30-Aug. 3. The medallions honor those who contribute significantly to the culinary profession.   Minniti has been gran...

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The Hoboken Italian Festival, also known as the Feast of the Madonna Dei Maritiri or "The Feast," will run from Sept. 10 to 13. First held at the end of the 14th century, the festival pays tribute to Madonna dei Martiri – a religious tradition that began in 1188 when crusaders arriving at the port of Molfetta on Italy's Adriatic coast found an icon...

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The Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6:45 p.m., at The Farm House at The Grand Colonial on Rt. 173 in Asbury. Kevin Corcoran, owner of Artista Salumeria in Chester, will be the guest speaker.   Corcoran will speak about the traditional regional Italian classics he sells. Some of their...

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The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, the house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), is preparing for its 28th season and resuming the well received Bring the Family to the Opera initiative that introduces children and the extended family to live, fully staged performances of grand opera as the composer intended....

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By Patrick Lombardi Summit shines with culture and entertainment, and with Piattino opening its doors, the borough just got a little brighter. This traditional Italian restaurant features a dining area reminiscent of an elegant Brooklyn eatery and is fit for a number of outings, from romantic date nights to dinners out with friends. There is even...

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Celebrate the beginning of the New Year at the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's (Verismo Opera) annual Open House.   Verismo Opera, the house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), kicks off its 26th season with the annual Open House and a silent auction fundraiser on January 10, 2015 at 44 Armory Street in...

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It is with Great Pleasure that The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey Proudly Invites Our and Your Friends, Family, Colleagues and Loved Ones to Award-­Winning TV, Producer-­Writer-­Director Tony De Nonno's enchanting "Celebrating the Papa Manteo Sicilian Marionette Tradition"Dinner Theater Celebratio...

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