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Tucked into a mauve velveteen banquette, I gaze across the vast dining room, with its gilded chandeliers, framed photos of famous Italians, and painted mural of a seaside Italian village. Yet what captures my attention are the other diners here at Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge in Bordentown. The men wear sports jackets, many with ties. The women...

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Limoncello Ristorante opened earlier this spring in Washington Township, describing the menu as “authentic Italian cuisine meets the refreshing taste of lemons” During my recent dinner visit I was able to try several amazing entrees and appetizers, and clearly Limoncello is a standout new addition to the South Jersey food arena.

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July 9, 2023. 2pm. William Trent House Visitor Center - Across from Hughes Justice Complex, 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. Free admission. Join us this weekend for a captivating event: "Italians in Colonial America - Influences on the American Revolution." Discover the hidden connections between Italy and the American Revolution! Ever wondere...

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Borough officials, new owners and their families, friends, and employees gathered Friday afternoon to welcome one of the newest businesses to call Lodi home. Oldies music played, and classic cars were featured as over 100 people joined new owners John John Giaquinto, Sal Montesanto, and Anthony Stobling, and their families, including Garfield Mayor...

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The feast must go on! When faced with a rainout, those five words became the battle cry for ISDA’s Sacro Monte Lodge during this year’s “La Madonna Del Sacro Monte Feast” in Clifton, N.J. Under normal circumstances, rain during an Italian feast would be a disaster. However, this year, the rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise! The enthusiasm...

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John Baccarella, a World War II veteran, was honored by Bayonne’s First Responders on his 100th birthday earlier this month. The ceremony included the police and fire departments, as well as McCabe Ambulances that passed his house with sirens wailing. Baccarella, who served in Europe, trained at Fort Knox for the U.S. Army armored division. He serv...

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In the late 19th Century, Silviano Venchi spent his life savings on two bronze cauldrons to experiment with new uses for chocolate. Today, more than 175 Venchi ChocoGelaterias span the globe, though just half a dozen can be found in the US, mostly in the New York Metro. That’s about to change. The chocolatier famed for its 90 gelato flavors and 350...

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On Sunday evening the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch celebrated their 130th anniversary and honored their fellow member Frank J. Crupi, Esquire as the “Man-of-the-Year”. The event was held at Breakers in Spring Lake. Over one hundred and fifty people attended the event which began with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre hour. The program i...

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A storefront along a quieter street in The Heights, Jersey City will soon be home to the second brick-and-mortar of Alessio’s as the Hoboken-based Italian café will be expanding significantly in the coming months. The initial location of Alessio’s at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street is known among Hobokenites for its authentic break...

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Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone is celebrating the start of the summer season with a variety of new programming and additions like weekly live music featuring award-winning mezzo-soprano singer Shanley Horvitz, the launch of a special small plates menu, BYOB sangria mixers and seasonal summer menu additions made with, and inspired by locally grown Je...

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