Italian Benevolent Society starts a new century
By Cindy Cantrell Like many of his fellow immigrants at the time from Capestrano, Italy, Sergio Colantonio settled in Newton after moving to the United States in 1978. More than 35 years later, he is continuing to help others retain a strong cultural identity as the new president of the Italian Benevolent Society, Filippo Corsi, based in t...
New Honorary Consul Aims to Raise Italy’s Profile in Georgia
by Trevor Williams Italy's new honorary consul in Georgia is aiming to raise the profile of a country with a heavy business influence here that hasn't been appropriately recognized. "Unlike countries like Germany that have a very organized presence in Atlanta, the Italians to date haven't really had that, and so one of my goals is...
Italian Club makes culture visit to Sergio's
Morris Catholic High School's Italian Club on Thursday, Feb. 11, visited Sergio's on Broadway in Denville to learn more about the Italian culture. Students observed a demonstration by owner, Sergio Sciancalepore, on the making of mozzarella, all the while listening to his boyhood stories of working alongside his mother, father, and uncle, all...
Crusading Author To Speak At Poughkeepsie's Italian Center About Rushmore's Italian American Chief Carver Denied Credit By the Feds
Author Douglas J. Gladstone, whose controversial book argues that the United States Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) is chiseling Mount Rushmore's Italian American chief carver out of posthumous credit, will talk about the issue before members of Noi Italiani D'Oggi (NIDO) at the Italian Center four weeks from tonight, on Th...
Inside Michael Schlow’s New DC Trattoria: Alta Strada
Boston-based restaurateur Michael Schlow is establishing a strong presence in Washington, having opened two popular restaurants—Tico and the Riggsby—in the past two years. Next up: Alta Strada, which debuts today in the City Vista development at 475 K Street, Northwest. The 75-seat eatery will be the third location of Schlow's casual Itali...
In Italia resta alta l’emigrazione ma cala l’immigrazione
La popolazione italiana è complessivamente di 60 milioni 656 mila residenti (-139 mila unità). Gli stranieri sono 5 milioni e 54 mila e rappresentano l'8,3% della popolazione totale (+39 mila unità). La popolazione di cittadinanza italiana scende a 55,6 milioni, conseguendo una perdita di 179 mila residenti. SALDO MIGRATORIOE' l'istituto n...
Gelato cafe is sweet deal for old friends in Haddonfield
Given lemons, some folks make lemonade. When longtime friends John Caiola and Miguel Paletta watched the recession in the late 2000s eat away at their successful businesses, they didn't immediately think to make Meyer lemon gelato. First, they worked hard, eventually together, to keep earlier ventures afloat. That was not to be,...
Learn to cook Italian with Spasso's Chef Gaetano Ascione
Get behind the line with a master chef and learn tips and techniques to take your cooking to the next level. Chef Gaetano Ascione launches a Cooking Academy at his Spasso Italian restaurant this May in Coconut Grove, Fla. The hands-on classes takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting on May 18. From basic knife skills t...
Si rinforza la presenza friulana a New York: Nasce il Fogolâr Furlan Big Apple
Il desiderio contagioso di "Friuli" nel mondo non si arresta. L'Assemblea dei soci dell'Ente Friuli nel Mondo ha espresso all'unanimità parere favorevole all'ingresso in famiglia del Fogolâr Furlan - Friuli Big Apple (New York – Usa) che si affianca alla storica presenza friulana della Famee Furlane, nata nel lontano 1929. A darne notizia...
New Bar August Laura Harnesses Italian Spirits In Carroll Gardens
The tagline for August Laura, a new cocktail bar opening tonight in Carroll Gardens, could be la famiglia. There's the name, a tip of the hat to co-owner Alyssa Sartor's grandfather; the glassware, much of which comes from Sartor's father's bar in New Jersey; and the story of Sartor and business partner Frankie Rodriguez, who's soon to become her l...
Lupo D’Abruzzo Italian Restaurant turns fifty — mangia!
Family-owned Lupo D'Abruzzo Italian Restaurant will celebrate its golden anniversary soon. Stop by for great Italian food — tell them George sent you! I wish my Mom and Dad were alive. I would ask them when and why they first tried Lupo D'Abruzzo's Italian restaurant. There likely weren't many restaurants around in 1966 – there were far mo...
IAMLA Grand Opening!
Thanks to the generosity of IAMLA Members, Founding Families, the City of Los Angeles, and corporate and community partners, we are pleased to announce that the IAMLA will be opening its doors in August. IAMLA Members will receive an invitation to a special, member's-only reception that will take place prior to the museum's publ...