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Students at Montclair State University have been creating a documentary television series focused on Italian American cuisine, airing on the school's new streaming service, Hawk+. The first episode of "Red Sauce: An Italian American Culinary Journey," premiered in October last year with two more episodes set to be released this spring.  Mark Rotell...

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As we have often said one of the most popular styles of food in America and around the world is Italian so it's no wonder that we love good "Italian" here in New Jersey. So once again we are highlighting the "best" of Jersey and yes it's among the best in America. Whether you love spaghetti or cannolis, Italian dishes are delish and very popular he...

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While "Greetings From Italian America" often takes us to the far-flung corners of the country in search of the uniquely Italian American side of the United States, this time we're staying close to home in the gorgeous little town of Westfield, NJ. This hotbed of Italian culture is often noted for its perfect mix of suburban charm and urban creativi...

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For book lovers who want more than flowers or a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, Varina Palladino’s Jersey Italian Love Story is the perfect read. Author Terri-Lynne DeFino grew up in Wyckoff and made a name for herself among fantasy and romance readers. Now comes her old-fashioned yet thoroughly modern family dramedy, set in the fictional t...

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A popular Italian restaurant in New Jersey will be saying no to children under the age of 10, banning them from the restaurant starting early next month. Family style dining usually means, sure, bring the kids. But not if they're under 10 years old at Nettie's House of Spaghetti, a Tinton Falls hotspot since it opened in 2018. In a Facebook post th...

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Saturday, February 25. 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM. Renaissance Church, 639 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081. The Sopranos meet The Addams Family in NJFO's production of Gianni Schicchi, Puccini’s rip-roaring comic opera about a last will and testament. Featuring Daniel Klein in the title role and MET Opera's Ashley Emerson as Loretta, a cast of internati...

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Barbara Morini grew up in a small town in northern Italy, then lived for years in Rome and Milan. So when she emigrated here in 2016, she found Jersey Italian food to be quite…well, foreign. Case in point: spaghetti and meatballs. Whoever heard of such a thing? And when people started asking her about the Feast of the Seven Fishes, traditionally se...

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For more than 60 years, Nutley UNICO and its member donors have helped Nutley students and Nutley Families with their educational pursuits through local scholarship awards. To date, Nutley UNICO has contributed over $500,000 in scholarship awards. Nutley UNICO, Inc., makes available annually twenty-five (25) scholarships to Nutley students who will...

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Here's a reminder for pastry lovers: Bruno's Bakery, the new spot on West Main Street, has taken pastry to a new level for Valentine's Day. The Settepani family opened Bruno's Italian Bake Shop and Gelateria at356 W. Main St. in mid-November. And an adjacent seasonal gelato shop is set to open sometime in spring 2023. But now is the time to sample...

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If there's one thing Ocean County knows, it's Italian food. With all of the Italian heritage in Ocean County, every entree must be excellent every time. We have high standards, and rightfully so. There are the classics like eggplant parm and chicken cacciatore. Seafood served Italian style can't be beaten. Don't forget about the antipasti and appet...

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