Bimbo’s famous Italian meat sauce now served at Engine House No. 9
by Sue Kidd Once, when Jerry Rosi was making his family's famous Bimbo's Italian meat sauce at Stadium Thriftway, he noticed prying eyes watching his every move as he cooked in the store's open kitchen. For two days. That guy watched. Did the stranger crack Rosi's family's decades-old meat sauce recipe? "He probably figu...
Sicilia Mia, serving authentic Italian cuisine, family style
"Mama Mia" was the greeting I received when I walked through the doors at Sicilia Mia Trattoria-Pizzeria in Holladay. Although it was my first time in the restaurant, the warm welcome made me feel like a well-known regular. This family owned and operated eatery, takes the idea of , 'when you are here, you are family', seriously. Chef Franc...
Italo-americano premiato al Sundance Institute
Il filmmaker italo-americano Jonas Carpignano, autore del cortometraggio 'A Chjana', è uno dei quattro vincitori del Sundance Institute | Mahindra Global Filmmaking Awards, riconoscimento assegnato in supporto ai registi emergenti e indipendenti di tutto il mondo.Una bella soddisfazione, insomma.Il premio è frutto della collaborazione tra il Mahind...
$10 million for a car? It could happen in Arizona
If a car to you is simply a means of getting from Point A to Point B, skip this story. Ditto if the thought of forking over $10 million for anything makes you carsick. Friday night's RM Auction at the Arizona Biltmore could see the first automobile to fetch more than $10 million at auction in Arizona. Read more Source:&nb...
Joe Benetti joins Oregon Pacific Bank board
Restaurateur and civic leader Joe Benetti has been appointed to the board directors of Oregon Pacific Bank. He officially joined the board May 19. "Joe has been a longtime friend and client of Oregon Pacific Bank," said the bank in an announcement of the appointment. "Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Joe Benetti grew up heavily influe...
Pat Christofolo of The Farm at South Mountain on the Lack of Phoenix James Beard Nominees
Valley residents looking for a pastoral getaway in the middle of the city need look no further than The Farm at South Mountain, where owner Pat Christofolo has created a little slice of paradise — and several of metro Phoenix's top dining destinations. Christofolo got her start in the food industry at her family's deli, Capistrano's, then...
Cheap Eats: Bacchi's Italian Delicatessen
Until recently, it was easier to find a jar of fermented shrimp paste in Northeast Portland's Roseway neighborhood than a properly spicy Italian gabagool sandwich. That was, until East Coast native Mark Caso opened his friendly Italian deli and coffee shop on busy Sandy Boulevard. Now neighbors are flocking for hearty subs with a side of no nonsens...
Student Scholarship Information
Doheny's Swim Forward ScholarshipSponsor: Doheny.com online retail companyAmount: $500.00 Eligibility: Senior who displays disciplined leadership skills as well as team spirit towards an aquatic pursuit.Applicant has to be a member of a school aquatics sport team, local aquatic club or league, or hold a lifeguard position. Considered in acade...
San Gennaro Festival of Seattle
Sunday, Sep 7 10:00a to 6:00pMascio's Italian Specialty Foods - 1225 S. Angelo St. - Seattle, WA 98108 Join us for three days of amazing authentic Italian food, wonderful entertainment, and fun exhibits. Our festival takes place on a street in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. The San Gennaro Festival celebrates the Patron...
Andrea Bocelli's unforgettable voice
By Josh Bell Even the most successful performers in classical music and opera rarely reach beyond the same audiences at concert halls and cultural centers, which are devoted but can be limited. So for Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to be consistently filling arenas for nearly two decades is a pretty amazing feat, even as he's mixed...
The 2013 Year of Italian Culture Celebrated at the U Library
Italian food, art, architecture, and culture endears us to a nation and people known for its vibrancy, flare and elegance. La Parola Scritta: XVI Centuries of Italian Culture in Ink will celebrate Italian contributions to world history and culture as seen through the pages of rare books held at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Special Collections...
IACL Women’s Scholarship 2014
Women's Italian American Civic League will be rewarding 2 scholarships of $1,500.00 each. The deadline for the application is February 12, 2014. Eligibility: An applicant must be of Italian ancestry and a 2014 high school graduate. Criteria: The scholarship is awarded based on American Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college entr...