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The feel of dining in a cozy Italian restaurant in Soho is now available in Manalapan. La Lupa is the end of a 2.5 year journey for the business’s three co-owners. After endlessly searching for the perfect location, they finally found space available right in their hometown. “It was the last place we were thinking it would be,” says co-owner Dan Fi...

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For decades, a New Jersey tailor has been in business, dressing some of the area's most recognizable TV figures and entertainers. When the pandemic hit, business was bleak. Now he's also working to ensure the future of his family and of custom-made clothing. As CBS2's Astrid Martinez reported Wednesday, you could say the tailoring business is in Jo...

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Last week at the West Orange High School Awards Night, the Orange/WestOrange Unico Chapter awarded eighteen (18) scholarships totaling $25,500 to West Orange High School seniors. Scholarship Chair Frank V Gonnella awarded scholarships to seniors in the areas of general academic excellence, science, engineering, culinary, music, business, VEI, the t...

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Ciao bella! On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Sea Me Events are hosting “A Taste of Italy” at Il Fiore in Collingswood (693 Haddon Ave.) Guests will be greeted with sparkling Italian Prosecco, indulge in a Five-Course meal, and dance The Tarentella! Taste of Italy ventures away from well-known Italian cuisine and into traditional dishes such as Veal Carcio...

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On May 15, 2022, Pope Francis canonized 10 saints, including St. Justin Russolillo, founder of the Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationists). The Italian priest founded his new order in 1927, hoping to foster vocations among the faithul. The official website of the order explains his unique mission. "Fr. Justin established the Vocationist Fathers...

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Michéal Castaldo, an award-winning classical crossover singer, producer and songwriter, will be the featured performer with his La Dolce Vita Band, kickstarting the Totowa Summer Concert Series, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. The festival takes place at the Municipality Front Lawn, 537 Totowa Rd, Totowa New Jersey, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attende...

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Recently, the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch New Jersey held a 129th Anniversary Dinner at the Breakers in Spring Lake New Jersey. Approximately one hundred and fifty people attended the event which celebrated the last history of the organization and honored one of its members, Mr. Joseph Mossa, as their Man-of-the-Year. The evening...

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Lucia’s Cafe opened recently in Pitman’s thriving Uptown Broadway district, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner… with amazing specialty items in the mix. The menu tells us this is an Italian inspired Cafe featuring Stromboli, Panini sandwiches, Salads, Sicilian Cannoli, Italian Gelato, fresh brewed coffee and espresso… and a whole lot more! Lucia’...

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A Hoboken local favorite is back for its 112th year. The St. Ann’s Italian Festival in Hoboken has just announced its 2022 summer dates for July, which means residents have lots of time to prepare for the beloved summer festival. This year, the feast will take place from Friday, July 22nd through Tuesday, July 26th at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboke...

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It's been just about one year since Hillsborough couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa brought their authentic and delicious Italian cuisine to Raritan with their restaurant Basilico. "Honestly it has been better than we could've ever imagined," said LaSpisa of their first year in business. LaSpisa will celebrate its one-year anniversary on June 1 at 4...

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