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Formerly a pasta factory and then an Italian grocery, this Brooklyn shop is now home to Café Mars, an unusual Italian restaurant that’s looking to expand what the definition of what an Italian restaurant actually is. And no, it has nothing to do with outer space. Nestled in the historically Italian neighborhood of Gowanus, the location of Café Mars...

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Between Utica and Oneida, where Route 5 rambles through the fields and farms of the Mohawk Valley, The Black Stallion restaurant in Vernon treats travelers, neighbors, foodies, and friends to authentic Italian American cuisine with a contemporary flare yet a traditional touch. When Vernon Downs opened in 1953, horses who were no longer required to...

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The Consortium for the Protection of Prosciutto Toscano PDO is to fly soon to New York for the Summer Fancy Food Show, the leading b2b trade show dedicated to the world of specialty foods and beverages in the United States, scheduled for June 25-27. In past editions, the event has attracted thousands of trade visitors including buyers, wholesalers,...

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ELENA BUTTIERO & ANITA FRUMENTO - piano four hands - present: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (in music, of course!) by Cesare San Fiorenzo and his friendship with Giuseppe Verdi. The two New York concerts will have different meanings and modes. On July 7, the recital will take place in Queens for the Friends of Maple Grove in the Celebration...

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Summer nights and good food go hand-and-hand during travel far, far away from home. Even if I’m only upstate, I crave fresh eats and relaxing moments. That’s what I discovered tucked away in Windham, NY located in the Catskills area at the Millrock Restaurant. This solo date night consisted of some of the best foods to pass my lips during my trip....

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Joseph DiScala has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.As the president of...

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A Bronx Tale, Robert De Niro’s 1993 directorial debut, starred as the Tribeca Festival’s closing gala with the famed actor acknowledging that he never got asked to direct again following the film’s inauspicious box office debut. “I was lucky to be able to make the movie. I made it the way I wanted to make it. I didn’t compromise at all. And I took...

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The Mount Carmel Feast is returning to Watertown this weekend with a brand-new pavilion and old favorites like Italian food, carnival rides, and fireworks. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast started in 1916 with the primarily Italian families at St. Anthony’s Church and has grown into an event the whole city enjoys. A spaghetti dinner will be held...

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There’s something about the silky richness and the colorful display cases that whet an appetite for gelato, the Italian cousin to ice cream that’s made its mark among New Yorkers. Gelato is denser and has less fat than ice cream, which contributes to a more intense flavor and a smoother texture. But the contrast between ice cream and gelato is cult...

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Founded in 1892, and constructed between 1926 and 1928, Our Lady of Pompeii church has commanded the corner of Bleecker and Carmine Streets for nearly one hundred years. The neoclassical style of the building contains the asymmetrically placed tower that frames the view across what is now Father Demo Square. The construction of this church embodied...

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