Dave Robinson says Lombardi made African-American players feel at home
Dave Robinson came to Green Bay when African-American players were still a rarity for the Packers. Robinson joined "Sports Central" on Tuesday night to discuss his initial days with the Packers. He was full of praise for head coach Vince Lombardi and how he handled his players being treated unfairly around the city. Read more...
Gala promotes Italian heritage through food, wine and history
What's happening: Festa Della Vecchia Italia Mark your calendar: March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Breakers Palm Beach, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach The details: Il Circolo's 39th annual anniversary gala will celebrate all that's classic Italian and Italian-American culture. Guests will enjoy Italian style food, wine, dances, instruments and histo...
Supporters Visit Our Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy
Mario Alioto, 2015 honoree for the San Francisco Ball of the Year, visited Boys' and Girls' Towns with his wife Kelly in February. Mario has been involved with Boys' Town in San Francisco for several years and knows BGTI's history. As he says, "until you put real faces and names to the story, it is impossible to understand the true essence of...
Ilario’s Italian Cuisine
by JJ Velasquez Steve Swindell said his business grew 47 percent from 2013 to 2014, but it was not long ago the Kyle restaurant owner had to go back to the drawing board. Swindell opened Panhandler's Pizza in Kyle in 2011, a buffet featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. But he later realized it was not the right business model, he s...
5 Ways to Practice Your Italian in New York
Are you taking one of our Italian classes? Between class sessions, extend your knowledge of Italian culture and practice your language skills by taking advantage of the rich resources New York offers. Here are five ways to accelerate your learning process and have fun at the same time. In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY – Now in it...
Owner hopes new Italian restaurant will be first in a franchise
by Oliver LazenbyThe owner of a new Italian restaurant hopes her venture will be the start of a franchise. Mozza, at 410 W. Bakerview Road, opened in late March with a menu that includes pizza, pasta, calzones, chicken wings, breakfast pizza and quesadillas. The restaurant also serves alcohol, including beer from local breweries. Samantha Mac...
Rosati's Pizza works in key Rock River location in Newville
by Joan Neeno Last fall, it was pretty slow on both sides of the Highway 59 bridge that spans the Rock River at unincorporated Newville. A fire had closed down the much-loved Anchor Inn on the river's north side. On the south side, the latest incarnation of Fin's/Dockside/Shipwreck had come and gone. These days, at leas...
Calabria in USA @ NYC
Please join us on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Calandra Institute for a series of presentations and entertainments examining and celebrating contemporary Calabrian culture. Poetry readings, historical and sociological discussions, and two film screenings are just a sampling of the schedule for a full day's immersion in all things Calabrese. L...
Glenview entrepreneur to open Italian restaurant in Glencoe
by Daniel I. Dorfman One of the concerns for years regarding downtown Glencoe has been a lack of dining options, but an area businessman is hoping his experience in the restaurant world will change that perception. Glenview entrepreneur Rick Raschillo is planning to open Cibo Trattoria with a focus on upscale Italian food. The new...
New national immigration museum at Ellis Island
by Nancy Trejos The United States, long a magnet for immigrants, is getting its first national immigration museum. On May 20, the Ellis Island Museum will officially become the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. The name change comes with the completion of the Peopling of America Center, which has been in development for sev...
50 simboli del design italiano
Design, cibo, moda: quando si parla di Italia, e di genio italiano, la triade resta questa, ma non è una colpa e neanche un limite. L'attualità di certe soluzioni e la bellezza senza tempo di diverse proposte, soprattutto nell'ambito del design industriale, grazie anche a un tumultuoso per quanto tardivo sviluppo industriale nel secolo scorso, è la...
The Real Little Italy and Best Restaurants Are in the Bronx
by John Mariani If you've been to Little Italy in Manhattan and were disappointed by the tourist-trap atmosphere and the forgettable food, it's because you went to the wrong place. The real Little Italy is a vibrant neighborhood in the Bronx called Belmont, half a mile from the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Others call it Arthu...