Rita’s Italian Ice Expands with Area Developer Agreements in Chicago
Rita's Italian Ice is expanding with new locations to open throughout the Windy City in Illinois. Chicago Ice Empire, LLC has been named as the area developer for DuPage, Will and Cook counties for Rita's Franchise Company, which currently has no footprint in Illinois, although having over 600 locations worldwide. Chicago's area developers are wor...
1 Week in Italy: Where to Go and What to See in 7 Days
Think one week isn't nearly enough time to take in a country with as much beauty and history as Italy? If you plan your trip carefully, you can actually see a great deal of Italy's splendor in just seven days. My husband and I recently spent a week touring Venice, Florence, and Rome. We even managed to squeeze in a day at the beach, a much-needed e...
Celebrate Fort Lee's Oldest Tradition: St. Rocco's Annual Italian Feast
When 20 or so members of Fort Lee's Saint Rocco's Society carry the statue of their patron saint down Main Street next month, they'll be carrying a tradition that stretches back decades. "It also demonstrates our devotion and thanks to our Patron Saint Rocco for all he did to those that where in need of healing, prayer and uplifting of the...
Quattro Eroi Lodge to celebrate 90th anniversary
The Quattro Eroi Lodge No. 1414 Order Sons of Italy in America, of Franklin, will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sept. 24 at the Coachman's Lodge, 273 Wrentham Road, Bellingham. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. with a full-course dinner to follow. Dancing will take place until 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Power Pla...
Dawn Spinella, Screenwriter at the Confluence of Science and Autobiography
Do you remember those adventure movies, in which a kid, or a bunch of them, find in their attic (or basement) some sort of treasure chest, containing an old map or something special passed on to them from their ancestors? Ok, I admit it! I was thinking about The Goonies (1985). Particularly the eighties saw a proliferation of films, based...
Bella Vita focuses on family, food
The Seji family combines hard work, fresh ingredients, hospitality and a little magic to cook up their warm Italian restaurant, Bella Vita II. The family opened the 25-table Rendon restaurant in January 2001, and has developed a loyal following with their creative cream sauces, hearty marinara, pizzas, pastas and hearty breakfasts. Fa...
Al Mirabella to Receive “Christopher Columbus Man of the Year Award" on Oct. 7
Scotch Plains Township Manager and Union County Freeholder Al Mirabella, who led the founding of the annual Union County Columbus Day Celebration, will be honored by the Italian Tribune with the Christopher Columbus Man of the Year Award on Friday, Oct. 7, for his pride in his heritage and years of public service. "It is presented to him w...
Columbus Day parade helps Italians celebrate heritage
John Sancandi and Loretta Butta's parents emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island, and for years their family has been celebrating that heritage in Baltimore's annual Columbus Day parade. On Sunday, they and their family members carried a large Italian flag from the base of Federal Hill on Key Highway along Pratt Street, and threw candy...
North Plainfield Mayor Michael Giordano Jr. Seeking Re-Election
Democrat Michael Giordano, Jr. is seeking re-election to his third term as mayor of North Plainfield. Giordano, a resident of the borough for more than 25 years, is running unopposed. Election Day 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Giordano began his political career in North Plainfield in 2005 when he was appointed to fill a seat on Borough Council...
Dan Bova: Is he Italian? Let's check the DNA
Look, I'm human. And I watch a lot of TV. You put those two facts together and eventually, through relentless repetition, a commercial is going to worm its way into my noggin and convince it that something that might not be a good idea is in fact a great idea. No, I'm not talking about the Cialis commercial where the man and woma...
Algorithm predicts osteoporosis fracture risk
A new algorithm can predict whether respondents to a 30-second questionnaire are at risk of fractures from osteoporosis, medical authorities said Friday. The questionnaire will also generate answers as to what medication to take and whether people should consult a specialist. The key is an algorithm created by the Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (A...
Sapore Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavor to Katy
When father-and-son team Georgios and Christos Batsios took over Sapore Ristorante Italiano last November from previous ownership that operated the establishment for more than two years, they had a vision of upholding the establishment's namesake. The pair said "sapore" translates from Italian as "flavor." The duo—both Katy residents—said...