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Subscribe to La Gazzetta Italiana! See subscription form or subscribe online at lagazzettaitaliana.com (ISSN 1930-4358) July 2016 Food & Wine We prayerful y support faith, guide hope, and foster remembrance of loved ones. Your Trusted Family of Catholic Cemeteries All Saints, Northfield All Souls, Chardon Assumption of Mary, Brook Park Calvary, Cleveland Calvary, Lorain Elmhurst Park, Avon Holy Cross, Akron Holy Cross, Brook Park Holy Trinity, Avon Resurrection, Valley City Saint John, Cleveland Saint Joseph, Avon Saint Joseph, Cleveland Saint Mary, Berea Saint Mary, Cleveland Saint Mary, Cuyahoga Heights Saint Mary, Elyria Saint Paul, Euclid Catholic Cemeteries Association DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND Faith, Hope and Remembrance www.clecem.org 2 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Welcome to La Gazzetta Italiana Benvenuto! During my early years, Manners Big Boy and Tasty Burger were the “biggies” in our town’s fast food business. Tasty Burger was my favorite for several reasons; the burger, fries and rings were good, the price was right (coffee was 5 cents), and owners, Carl, Ed and Mike Napoli were Italians whose family came from Cosenza, Calabria. They must have been doing something right. They owned 13 counter-service spots, mostly downtown on Euclid Ave. but, they had one on the west side on Clifton (that was across the river for us east siders). The brothers worked day and night managing and grilling. Sadly, the family lost Carl in a traffic accident during a storm when he was transporting a waitress to a downtown location. Tasty Burgers were small shops and had bar stools great for spinning while waiting for your order. The Napoli’s had so much business they opened drive-ins/car hops which they named El Dorado. They had full service dining rooms and every night they offered nightly specials like chicken, shrimp and steak. But, the signature deal was always the burger, fries and rings. Of course, when one had some extra bucks there were plenty of extra places to go like Quagliata’s White House, Tre Scalini, Spaghetti House, Frankie & Johnnies on the Hill, Rondini’s in East Cleveland, Cavoli’s on the west side, and Caminati’s at Shaker Square. Paul Sciria, Managing Editor SUBSCRIBE TO LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA Take out a subscription to La Gazzetta Italiana! It's a great gift idea... Sign up today at www.LaGazzettaItaliana. com.... Share with family and friends! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS Jennifer Spitalieri Ben Lariccia Serena Scaiola Anne Robichaud Pamela Dorazio Dean Tony Marotta Ilaria Massacesi OTHER WRITERS IN THIS ISSUE www.LaGazzettaItaliana.com Computer Tablet Margie Miklas David Occhionero Joanna Fedeli Smart Phone LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 3 IN THIS ISSUE July 2016 8 FROM LA GAZZETTA TRAVEL 03 Welcome from Paul Sciria 05 A Message from the Publisher 05 Preview of August Issue 05 2016 Calendar Rabbi Barbara Aiello Welcomes Intern in Italy 17 Walking through the Pisan Hills 18 Passeggiando per le Colline Pisane 18 13 NEWS ENTERTAINMENT 06 News from Italy 06 Notizie Dall'Italia 07 News from the Consulate REGION OF ITALY 08 An Unforgettable Stay in Tuscany 09 Did You Know? FEATURE 4 15 11 Espresso on Wheels 11 Il Prezzemolo, Parsley 13 Alla scoperta del Medioevo italiano 13 Discovering the Italian Middle Ages 13 Best Online Wine Shops 14 Starbucks to Open in Italy 14 A Tour of Italy's Top Wine Regions 15 Watermelons 14 Traveling along Abruzzo's Wine Route HISTORY & CULTURE Albano Prestia 19 FOOD & WINE Drink of the Month 21 "Angry" Penne - Penne with a "bite" 21 Summertime Tomato/ Arugula and Ricotta Salad 21 SPORTS Ah Napoli! 21 CAVS! 21 EVENTS IN ITALY Current Events 23 19 PHOTO EXHIBIT A Visit to Burano 28 KIDS CORNER Homework / Nonna 31 16 A Silver Book Cover form Florence LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 A Message from the Publisher A Message from the Publisher Happy Summer! We are in the middle of festival time, so check out the festivals listed on our event calendar this month. If you’re an opera fan, you won’t want to miss the July 31 performance in the Italian Cultural Gardens. If your community or parish has an upcoming festival, please contact us so that we can help you promote it. Our July issue features Italian food and wine. Two of our favorite things! Read on to meet some local restauranteurs and find great recipes from our subscribers. We also feature the Tuscan region of Italy. From all of us at La Gazzetta, we wish you a Happy 4th of July! If you are interested in writing for us, we would love to have you! To learn more, please email Jennifer Spitalieri at jspitalieri@ lagazzettaitaliana.com. We encourage you to subscribe today to our online version. Please visit our website at www.lagazzettaitaliana.com. As always, we appreciate your feedback! Angela Spitalieri, Publisher AUGUST PREVIEW The August issue of La Gazzetta is dedicated to Italian entertainers. We are asking all of our subscribers to submit their favorite Italian entertainer and tell us why, and we will print them in the next issue! Please email your entertainers to [email protected]. We will also look at the festivals planned for Northeast Ohio. If you are the organizer for a local festival, please send all of your information to me at the email below, so that I can promote it in our August calendar and on our website. Please submit all letters to the editor to Angie Spitalieri, aspitalieri@ lagazzettaitaliana.com. If your company would like to place an ad in our upcoming issue, please contact Paul Sciria, 440-461-9836. All advertisements must be submitted by July 16. For more information on becoming a distributor, please contact Angie Spitalieri, Publisher, at 216-229-1346 or [email protected]. 2016 Calendar How do you enjoy your summer days? Next month's issue features Italian entertainers. Perhaps it's time to plan that concert outing! Do you know an Italian entertainer? We want to feature them! We are also featuring the Tuscan region and would love to hear your Tuscany travel stories. Please submit all stories to [email protected]. August - Italian Entertainers/Tuscany September - Weddings/Tuscany October - Italian Heritage/Vatican City November - Art/Vatican City December - Christmas/Vatican City Local Gazzetta LOCAL NEWS 25 Nicholas E. Calio 25 John Anthony Cipullo Bocce Tournament 25 A New Initiative for the WRHS 26 Antonio Canova Highlighted at CMA Centennial 26 Collinwood Grape Co. 26 Il Cenacolo Italiano di Cleveland 26 Pleasant Hills Hosts 22nd Golf Tournament 27 Local Festivals 30 Joe on Belmont Avenue CLUB NEWSLETTERS 32 Americans of Italian Heritage 33 Baranello Lodge 34 Casa Italia Foundation 35 Little Italy Redevelopment 36 Home Family Club 37 The Italian American Brotherhood Club 38 Italian American Cultural Foundation 39 Le Radici 40 Order Italian Sons & Daughters of America 41 Club Molisani 42 Nothern Ohio Italian American Foundation 43 The Patrons of the Arts 44 Rionero Sannitico Recreational Club 45 Solon Italian Club 46 Southwest Italian American Club 47 Wickliffe Italian-American Club LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 5 News from Italy NEWS from Italy Colobraro, in the southern Basilicata region of Italy has been dubbed Europe’s most cursed town. Chandeliers spontaneously crashing down, newborns born with two hearts and three lungs, tales of witches, and suspicious sudden landslides have helped earn its reputation. The curse is so deeply believed that police don’t punish drivers for speeding on its roads for fear of being cursed. Neighboring town people refuse to speak its name and place amulets on walls and balconies facing “that town.” An annual festival is held, attracting tourists. Mayor Andrea Bernardo discredits the evil reputation and claims one of these days a resident will win the lottery and “the reputation will be history.” Pompeii’s Archaeological Superintendent, Massimo Osanna, is urging the government to use refugees to clean up some of Italy’s ruins. “They already receive a daily rate from the government without being employed in any field,” Il Mattino reported the archaeologist as saying. While asylum claims are processed, migrants cannot work. “At the moment they are paid to be inactive. Why not employ them at some of our cultural sites?” Osanna asked. He believes while inactive they could work at cultural sites such as the ruins of Pompeii; a historical site which struggles for cash for restoration and its 3 million annual visitors. Osanna believes the refugees could aid in clearing rubbish and gardening. Migrants continue to be rescued off the coast of Sicily. Recently, more than 2,500 migrants were rescued by the Italian Coast Guard. Year-to-date close to 50,000 refugees have been pulled from boats trying to cross from Libya. The numbers arriving appear to match those of last year. During a recent Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said during his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and disabled that “The world does not become better because only apparently “perfect” people live there...but when human solidarity, mutual acceptance and respect increase.” The pope also issued an appeal to remove the causes of modern slavery that deprives millions of children of fundamental rights. The Anti-Trust Authority has fined power companies, ACEA, Edison and ENI, 14.5 million Euros for billing consumption practices finding bills and actual consumption did not correspond. Consumers have long complained about these aggressive practices. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi underwent heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. He expects to be back in full health within a month. Public official Giampiero Cantoni said they were concerned about his health but his “frequent late nights and penchant for partying hard means he doesn’t get sufficient rest.” NOTIZIE Dall' Italia Colobraro, un piccolo paese in provincia di Matera, nella regione Basilicata del meridione d'Italia, ha una brutta nomèa perché viene considerato il paese più iellato d’Europa. Leggende di lampadari che cadono senza nessuna apparente giustificazione, neonati con due cuori e tre polmoni e racconti di inspiegabili frane improvvise, hanno contribuito a farle affibbiare questa infelice reputazione. La credenza della maledizione, seppure del tutto infondata, è così profondamente radicata che la polizia non punisce gli automobilisti colpevoli di eccesso di velocità nel timore di essere colpiti da sorte avversa. I residenti delle cittadine limitrofe rifiutano di pronunciarne il nome e mettono amuleti sui muri ed i balconi che si affacciano su “quella città.” Il sindaco Andrea Bernardo scredita la diceria su questa ingiusta condanna secolare sostendo che uno di questi giorni un residente di Colobraro vincerà la lotteria e “la reputazione sarà storia.” Massimo Osanna, direttore generale della sovrintendenza di Pompei ha proposto di sfruttare le competenze dei migranti nell'area archeologica patrimonio dell’Unesco. L’idea non avrebbe costi aggiuntivi per lo Stato dato che “i profughi già percepiscono dall'Italia una retta giornaliera per il loro mantenimento, senza essere tuttavia impiegati in alcuna attività lavorativa.” Secondo Osanna “la retta dunque potrebbe essere tranquillamente convertita in pagamento per prestazione d'opera al servizio della cultura”, si legge sul quotidiano di Napoli Il Mattino che riporta queste dichiarazioni. Pompei è attualmente in difficoltà per reperire i fondi necessari alla manutenzione delle rovine del sito, dove affluiscono ogni anno circa 3 milioni di visitatori. Secondo Osanna, i migranti potrebbero lavorare come giardinieri oppure con compiti come la ripulitura dalle cartacce dell'area archeologica. Continua l’opera di salvataggio dei migranti al largo delle coste della Sicilia. Recentemente, oltre 2.500 sono stati messi in salvo grazie agli interventi effettuati dalla Guardia Costiera Italiana. Ad oggi, quasi 50.000 rifugiati a bordo di barconi sono stati intercettati nel tentativo di effettuare la traversata dalla Libia, mentre il numero di migranti che riesce ad approdare sembra attestarsi sugli stessi livelli registrati lo scorso anno. In occasione di una recente Messa a Piazza San Pietro, Papa Francesco ha dichiarato nella sua omelia per il Giubileo degli Ammalati e dei Disabili che “il mondo non diventa migliore perché composto soltanto da persone apparentemente “perfette”, …ma quando crescono la solidarietà tra gli esseri umani, l’accettazione reciproca e il rispetto.” Il Santo Padre ha inoltre lanciato un appello per rimuovere le cause della moderna schiavitù che priva milioni di bambini dei diritti fondamentali. “Pratiche commerciali aggressive”, dalla mancata restituzione di importi dovuti ai clienti agli interessi di mora applicate a bollette recapitate in ritardo. Con queste motivazioni, l’Antitrust ha sanzionato cinque big dell’energia: Acea, Edison, ENI, Enel Energia ed Enel Servizio elettrico. In totale, il conto presentato è di 14,5 milioni di euro. L’ex PM Silvio Berlusconi è stato sottoposto ad un intervento per la sostituzione della volvola aortica. Il percorso riabilitativo durerà almeno un mese, secondo i medici. Già prima della sua morte nel 2012, l’allora Parlamentare Giampiero Cantoni, amico intimo di Berlusconi, aveva espresso preoccupazione per lo stato di salute del Cavaliere per via “delle frequenti serate mandate e di un debole per le feste sfrenate che non gli consentono di riposare a sufficienza”. 6 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 News from the Consulate Consulate of Italy in Detroit Calendar of Events in Ohio Opening May 20, 2016. Tickets now on sale. Cincinnati Museum Center 1 “Da Vinci – The Genius” features 17 themed galleries with over 200 pieces, including life-size reproductions of over 70 machine inventions, educational animations of da Vinci’s most notable works and an eye-opening, in-depth analysis of his most famous work, the “Mona Lisa.” Push, pull, crank, and interact with many of these exhibits for a hands-on understanding of the scientific principles behind them. Da Vinci never actually built many of his most brilliant inventions. However, the legacy of his genius is “Da Vinci - The Genius” preserved primarily in his codices; tiny notebooks of categorized drawings and writings on a multitude of subjects, including designs for his inventions. From these pages, Italian artisans have faithfully reproduced some of da Vinci’s most revolutionary inventions using the same techniques and materials from the Renaissance period. Among the reproductions are some of modern society’s most impactful inventions, such as the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute, bicycle, and military tank, all conceived by da Vinci centuries before they became commonplace items. The exhibit also includes the most in-depth analysis ever CLEVELAND ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2016 undertaken on da Vinci’s most iconic panting. The Secrets of the “Mona Lisa” are exposed through research conducted at the Louvre Museum by Pascal Cotte. The results are revealed in 40 supermagnified, high-resolution images exploring every aspect of the masterpiece. “Da Vinci – The Genius” presents the mind and works of a man whose brilliance has only been enhanced by the test of time. The interactive, hands-on exhibit presents the timeless blend of science, technology, engineering, art, and culture in a way that will challenge you to pursue knowledge and dare to dream. http://www.cincymuseum.org/ exhibits/da-vinci-the-genius Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1604981 ( Alltickets sold in advance) "GOD WILLING" (Se Dio vuole) Sept 22 - 7:30 p.m. Cedar Lee Theatre Pre-film dinner: 5:30-7 p.m., Joey’s Italian Bistro Director Edoardo Falcone presents you with a very witty comedy about Tommaso, a respected, arrogant surgeon and staunch atheist whose son, Andrea, unexpectedly tells him he's decided to become a priest. His world comes crashing down. This contemporary comedy culminates in hilarious situations when Tommaso decides to go undercover to investigate who "brain-washed" his son. The unthinkable happens when his wife, Carla, and daughter, Bianca, undertake a renaissance of sorts, themselves. "DO YOU SEE ME?" (Scusate se esisto) Sept 29 - 7:30 p.m. Cedar Lee Theatre Pre-film dinner: 5:30-7 p.m., Joey’s Italian Bistro Beloved Italian film stars Raoul Bova and Paola Cortellesi star in this funny, romantic comedy. Serena Bruno, a very accomplished architect who has studied in different countries and attained several masters degrees across the world, starts to miss home. Returning to Italy to find work, she quickly discovers her native country is not as open-minded about her abilities as a strong, professional female. Along the way she meets Francesco who helps and supports her in this comedy about life’s adversities. "THE CHAIR OF HAPPINESS" (La sedia della felicita) Oct. 13 – 7:30 p.m. Atlas Cinemas Eastgate Pre-film dinner: 5:30-7 p.m., Piccolo Italian Restaurant When a rich dying woman decides to share her secret of a hidden treasure to a tattoo artist, a priest with a gambling problem and a desperate beautician, you know this will border on hilarity as all three try to ease their money problems by looking for a chair stuffed with jewels worth several million euro. Their determined nutty quest to find the chair is a lively, at times surreal, treasure hunt through northern Italy. "NAPLES JUNGLE" (Bagnoli Jungle) Oct. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre Pre-film dinner: 5:30-7 p.m., Local West Naples born, Italian Oscar winning director Antonio Capuano brings to the screen this poignant film in Bagnoli, a poor suburb of Naples left behind with the broken promises of politicians for a better life. It’s a story of three generations; Giggino, a restaurant poet and petty thief, his father, Antonio, and Marco, a deli shop boy chasing his future. Starring the great Italian actor, Antonio Casagrande, and receiving a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, it is a look into the whimsical, tragicomedy that is Naples. For information on these events, please contact: Serena Scaiola, Hon. Consul of Italy in Cleveland [email protected] | (216) 861.1585 www.consdetroit.esteri.it | www.facebook.com/consolatocleveland BASIC ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES NOW OFFERED AGAIN AT WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN CLEVELAND Thanks to the overwhelming success of the first round of classes held between April and June 2016, the Western Reserve Historical Society is pleased to offer, again, a series of Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 Italian Language classes, taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker of Italian with many years of teaching experience at all levels in several local Universities. The 8-week, 90 minute Saturday morning courses are designed for individuals with no previous knowledge of Italian, or for those who were exposed to the Italian spoken language but are in need of studying or reviewing the basic grammatical structures. It is intended to give basic skills in reading, listening and speaking, with a focus on developing comprehension and communication skills. The fundamental elements of grammar, LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 phonetics and syntax will be introduced by using a functional situation approach. A part of each lesson will be dedicated to real situation exercises, grammar drills and consolidation of the material, deepening of concepts through cultural readings, conversations, role games, listening, and reading exercises. No matter what the motivation is – personal interest, upcoming travels or researching your genealogy - learning Italian will make any experience much more fun and engaging! DATES & TIMES: Beginner 1: Saturdays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 29, 2016, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Beginner 2: Saturdays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 29, 2016, 12 - 1:30 p.m. COST: $120.00 To register by phone, please contact Sara Gross, WRHS Education and Public Programs Coordinator, at 216.721.5722 ext.1502. LOCATION: Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. Parking is not included. Please check WRHS website (www.wrhs.org) for parking rates. There is free parking on the weekend at the meters. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Italian Grammar (Quickstudy: Academic) by Inc. BarCharts; Italian Verb Conjugation Card (Foreign Language Verb Conjugation Cards) by Marcel Danesi. Both available on Amazon. 7 Regions of Italy Regions o AN UNFORGETTABLE STAY IN TUSCANY Nel suo ultimo racconto, “The best mud in Italy”, la scrittrice britannica Myra Robinson presenta una galleria di eccentrici e divertenti personaggi immersi sullo sfondo di una tranquilla cittadina termale e dei suoi benefici fanghi caldi. Originali ed umoristici, come ad esempio la stravagante, aristrocratica vedova americana del brano che segue, i caratteri tratteggiati dall’autrice danno vita a pagine che scorrono via facilmente ed affascinano il lettore per la bellezza dei paesaggi presentati e le atmosfere che sono in grado di evocare. It was dark and my partner, who has no head for heights, was simmering on the point of eruption as we negotiated another hairpin bend on yet another Apennine mountain top in the middle of nowhere. There was a thunder storm and it was pouring rain. We were on our way to stay in the guest cottage belonging to a feisty old woman we’d met some years ago in Venice, who had invited us to stay at her place in northern Tuscany, where she owns a hill and all the buildings on it. At least when we found it, at the top of an almost washed away gravel farm track, the little Tuscan casetta had plenty of candles to see us through the power cut. Flinging open the shutters the next morning, paradise! Brilliant light with lavender-grey hills rolling gently into the distance, dotted with poplars, umbrella pines and vineyards. Our terrace, fringed with enormous terracotta urns and alive with lizards, looked down onto an inviting pool sparkling in the sunshine. To the left, a tennis court; to the right, silvery green 8 olive trees, an orderly vineyard and a deer standing on the fringes of the woodland. There was a note on the table in large spidery handwriting along with wine and a basket of fruit, inviting us to a candle-lit dinner at the pool-side to join our friend, the glamorous old American owner of the property. What an amazing woman! In her 90s, she’s had four husbands, each one richer than the last, (which is presumably why she’s been able to buy this little piece of paradise) and knows everyone who is anyone in Florence. Rather like an American version of Dame Edna, but without the malice, she has bright blue bouffant hair, eyebrows drawn at crazy angles (her eyesight isn’t too good these days), smudged bright red lipstick, and is dripping with heavy gold jewellery. Her boudoir is crammed with paintings and photographs of the rich and famous, and her enormous antique bed, the heart of her empire, holds her phone, a fax machine, books, a bell for her maid, several pairs of large diamante glasses, and a hand mirror. She owes her long life and vitality apparently to a friend named Jack Daniels. From the boudoir she keeps an eye on what’s going on. French windows open onto a terrace and the swimming pool. She can eavesdrop on conversations and watch us swimming, but against the bright sunlight it’s impossible to see inside. We only enter when summoned. It might be to chat about what we’re reading or about a piece of news. Sometimes she’ll give advice about where to go and what to do, or more importantly, who to meet. Stefano, her faithful retainer, kept leaving us presents of newly laid eggs and booked us into tiny local restaurants we’d never have found by ourselves. They all knew the American signora and gave us preferential rates as well as extra bottles of wine and olive oil to take away with us. Her favourite restaurant, il Cinghiale, was up in the hills at the end of a ten-mile gravel track. As is often the case in Italy, you think you must be on the wrong road, miles from anywhere, as you drive through clouds of dust higher and ever higher, then suddenly you see a large full car park and you know that there are people feasting inside the rustic building. What worried me a little, when I thought about it, was that the staff at the Cinghiale kept a store of Jack Daniels for our hostess who still occasionally drove herself up there, and, of course, well-lubricated, drove back again Erratic though her driving was, especially on the downward run, she was immune from prosecution. The carabinieri were in her pocket, and we were beneficiaries. They let us off a parking ticket when they realised where we were staying. “Oh, no, signori. Friends of the American signora are friends of ours.” The policeman waved a brilliantly white glove to dismiss us. “Just don’t do it again.” The signora’s dog was a large Alsatian called Wotan. When she was away from the heat of a Tuscan summer in her mountain home in Austria, Wotan lived in a compound near the farmhouse, looked after by Stefano, but when she was in residence, Wotan roamed free to keep her company and protect her. “Don’t you worry about him, daalings,” she would reassure us. “He’s a sweetie. He wouldn’t hurt a fly.” All the same, we tended to give him a wide berth because he started howling and barking long before we ever got anywhere near him, and if we did approach, he growled menacingly, with gloopy strings of saliva dangling from his jaws. Some days we hardly dared venture towards the swimming pool which he seemed to be guarding with angry zeal. You’d hear her shout “Wotan!” from inside the villa, and he’d slink away, but somehow we knew that he’d quite fancy a taste of English flesh. One morning, all hell broke loose on the slope opposite the villa. Stefano and his two grown-up sons were shouting and yelling at Wotan who faced them snarling with a baby deer in his mouth. Stefano prized his jaws open whilst the others held him still and we watched from the safety of our terrace. The faun was dead, of course, but it wasn’t going to be wasted. They skinned it and took it away for a feast. Our worst fears had been confirmed. Wotan was to be avoided at all costs. At the end of the most amazing ten days, we went across to the signora’s villa to thank her before heading north, back towards Venice. “Well, daalings,” she drawled. “I know how you love your part of Italy. I just wanted you to enjoy my special part of Italy before my deadline. I may be in the departure lounge, but I haven’t departed yet.” Myra Robinson, contributing writer & www.myrarobinson.info. This article f irst appeared in Italy Magazine. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Regions of Italy of Italy ... Tuscany was where the Italian official Italian language spoken Tuscan dialect that dates back DID YOU KNOW? language was born. The today is based on the to the Renaissance period. Pinocchio is from Tuscany. The Disney animated story about the marionette who just wanted to be a “real boy” was written by Carlo Collodi, who was born in Florence in 1826. Pinocchio means “pine eyes” in Italian. Tuscany is because of is distinct known as a “nation within a nation.” This is its unique linguistic and cultural identity, which from other regions in the rest of the country. Tuscany is home to some of the most precious artwork in the world. Botticelli’s famous painting, “The Birth of Venus,” is housed in the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s “David” is in Florence. Tuscany is the birthplace of the Western musical tradition. In mid-16th century Florence, the Florence Camerata (a group of poets, musicians and intellectuals) got together and started experimenting with putting ancient Greek myths to music on the stage. This was the origin of the very first operas. Many celebrities choose to holiday or live in Tuscany. Sting, Giorgio Armani, Andrea Bocelli, Richard Gere, and Antonio Banderas all own property in Tuscany. Tuscany Florence was the first region to was the first European LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 adopt pavements. 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Paid political advertisements are not to be interpreted as an endorsement by LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA. The newspaper reserves the right to reject ads based on the paper’s editorial policy. 10 While LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA makes every effort to maintain accuracy, the information contained within this publication may contain errors or omissions. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials in this publication. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Feature L'industria alimentare è uno dei fulcri della cultura moderna ed il fenomeno dei food truck ne è una delle manifestazioni più evidenti negli Stati Uniti, sebbene il concetto originale risalga all’ormai lontano 1800 con i chuckwagon in Texas. Una nuova variante sul tema è rappresentata da Café Arnone, imitazione di un bar italiano… su quattro ruote, che serve espresso e gelato. Avviato da Mike Arnone ad Akron tre anni fa, il successo dell’attività è in crescita costante. Durante un viaggio in Sicilia, l’attenzione di Mike è stata catturata dallo zelo evidente nei proprietari dei bar in Italia, che è diventato fonte d’ispirazione per ricreare la stessa filosofia nel Nord East dell’Ohio. E così è nato il Café Arnone. Today’s culture spotlights the food industry. Celebrity chefs, TV reality food competitions, local “foodie” restaurants, and “farm to table” eateries dominate the market drawing regular consumers to become fanatics over what used to be just a cheeseburger. Another phenomenon, not new to the game, is the ever-popular food truck. From as early as the Texas chuckwagon in the 1800s to today’s gourmet restaurants on wheels, the food truck has been a part of American culture. Post-recessionary factors (the “hip” and “chic” nature of street food combined with economic factors) fueled a more recent resurgence of the food truck. In fact, what used to be known as a “roach coach” or “gut truck” is now one of the most popular ways to grab lunch. Michael Maghes has jumped on board the latest trend. Born and raised in the Akron area, Mike’s family on his mother’s side hails from Favara, Sicily. And, it was during a trip to Sicily to reconnect with family that Mike witnessed the passion that ensues in every café in Italy on a daily basis. Italians’ love for coffee is no secret, but it was the zeal of the café owners that caught his attention. He immediately knew he needed to find a way to create this café philosophy in Northeast Ohio, but add his own flair, of course. And, so, Café Arnone was born. Café Arnone is a mobile Italian café serving espresso and gelato. In its third year of business, Mike is proud to say that his espresso truck business is growing steadily. “We took time to experiment to find the right menu items to satisfy our customers,” he said. It would seem Feature Espresso on Wheels he did just that. Importing his coffee directly from Livorno, Italy where he partnered with a fifth generation coffee company, Le Piantagioni del Caffe, Café Arnone’s customers offer rave reviews. “Our artisanal gelato is handmade locally here in Cleveland with flavors specific to our Italian theme, including our coffee beans for the espresso gelato. We also offer some limited bakery items, made to order, from Pallotta’s Pastries in Cuyahoga Falls.” Where can we find Café Arnone this summer? Once a month the truck is at the “Coffee and Cars” event at Porsche in Beachwood, OH. The mobile café is also a part of Walnut Wednesdays in downtown Cleveland – where food trucks line up to serve customers on the corner of E. 12th and Walnut, complete with live music! In addition to other events, Café Arnone is available for private events, none being too large or too small. The best way to keep up with Café Arnone’s whereabouts is to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @ CafeArnone. “Since we are a mobile business, our flexibility allows us to come to the customer. We customize our menu to meet the needs of our customers for any event.” www.arnoneinc.com/330-285-1505/ [email protected] Jennifer Spitalieri, contributing writer Il Prezzemolo, Parsley: An Herb for Everything Il prezzemolo, Petroselinum hortense Hffm, del quale si vantano diverse applicazioni medicinali, è soprattutto un condimento: vale a dire che sotto il suo sapore e profumo, si nascondono proprietà di estrema importanza per l’equilibrio vitaminico e minerale del corpo umano e può essere quindi considerato come uno degli alimenti strategici che la natura ha messo a disposizione della specie umana. Il prezzemolo è ricco di vitamine, soprattutto C e A, ferro, calcio e manganese. Si consiglia l’impiego a crudo e colto fresco. Va bene aggiungerlo nelle insalate, nei legumi, nelle minestre, nelle frittate, nei piatti a base di carne e pesce. Per gli amanti delle bruschette fantasiose, una salsina composta da prezzemolo, un po’ d’aglio tritato e burro. La coltivazione del prezzemolo è piuttosto semplice, purchè si disponga di terra ricca di humus nell’orticello di famiglia, avendo cura di seminarlo da febbraio ad agosto. I semi devono essere appena interrati. Il raccolto incomincia dopo due mesi e mezzo dalla semina. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), which boast several medicinal applications, is primarily a condiment. That is to say, under its flavor and aroma hides properties of extreme importance for the vitamin and mineral balance of the human body. It can, therefore, be regarded as one of the basic foods that nature has made available to the human species. Parsley is rich in vitamins; especially A and C, iron, calcium, and manganese. As chefs, we recommend using fresh, raw parsley. Add the herb to salads, legumes, soups, omelets, and meat and fish dishes. For lovers of imaginative bruschetta, create a sauce made from parsley, a little chopped garlic and butter. Parsley cultivation is quite simple. The land is sown from February to August. The seeds are planted just below the surface and the harvest begins two and a half months after sowing. Ylenia Sambati, contributing writer & www.cookinpuglia.com LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 11 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival 18 th Annual 343 via Mt. Carmel Youngstown, OH July 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2016 Thurs, Fri & Sat 5-11, Sun 1–10 PM La Vita Bella doesn’t just apply to the here and now. 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La regione che vanta il primato con cinquecento settantatré castelli medioevali è la Sicilia con: Cento trentuno castelli a Palermo e Messina, ottantotto a Trapani, sessantuno ad Agrigento, cinquantuno a Siracusa, quarantasei a Catania, ventisette ad Enna, ventitré a Ragusa e quindici a Caltanissetta. “Il castello di Milazzo” è il castello più grande della Sicilia si estende per oltre sette ettari di superficie. I Normanni ospitarono in questo castello: Greci, Ebrei, Ortodossi, Arabi, Cristiani e famiglie di soldati. Con Federico II di Svevia, il castello divenne uno splendore sia dal punto di vista politico che dal punto di vista culturale. Milazzo cresce e vengono costruite le prime mura di cinta. Con gli Spagnoli Milazzo aumenta la sua importanza e viene costruito il suo terzo giro di mura. Nel ‘700 Milazzo diviene prima residenza degli Austriaci e poi dei Borboni di Napoli in esilio. I Borboni che vennero sconfitti da Giuseppe Garibaldi e furono costretti a lasciare la Sicilia nella famosa battaglia nel 1860. Dopo un lungo abbandono nel 2008/2010 il castello ha subito un’importante ristrutturazione che ha ridato uno nuovo splendore alla storia e alla cultura siciliana. Tra i Borghi Medioevali italiani più suggestivi, arroccato su di una collina con una vista mozzafiato; tra Il Gran Sasso d’Italia e la costa del mare Adriatico, non si può fare a meno di parlare di: Civitella del Tronto e la sua “Fortezza dei Borboni” nella provincia di Teramo. Ultimo baluardo dei Borboni prima dell’Unità d’Italia. Il territorio dirupato dove si erge la città è interamente di travertino. Questa è la seconda fortezza più grande in Europa e racchiudeva i confini che separavano i territori del Regno Borbonico con quelli dello Stato Pontificio La città di Civitella del Tronto è oggi una perla di storia italiana che racchiude in sé meraviglie architettoniche dal Medioevo al Rinascimento. Appartiene al secolo XIV Il palazzo del Conte de Termes. Il Santuario e Convento di Santa Maria dei Lumi del 1466 preceduta da un portico romanico. La chiesa di San Francesco con la sua facciata di stile gotico-romanica con il rosone centrale del trecento. La chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, costruita all’interno dei vicoli della città, pare sia la chiesa più vecchia del posto, la sua costruzione risale infatti al secolo XV o al secolo XVI. Importante ricordare che Civitella del Tronto con la sua Fortezza dei Borboni, fanno parte del territorio naturale delle Gole del Salinello. Le Gole sono uno dei canyon calcarei del tratto Appenninico dove si trova una spettacolare cascata che divide la montagna di Campli dalla montagna dei Fiori. Poco distante possiamo visitare L’Eremo di San Michele Arcangelo, con le grotte ricche di magnifiche stallatiti e stalagmiti, frequentate come luogo di culto nel periodo Neolitico. Whenever I return to Italy and drive up and down our beautiful peninsula, I cannot help but notice the amount of villages and medieval castles scattered everywhere and around every corner. They are magnificent views that make our hills and mountains unique thanks to their colorful landscapes and historical magic. The region that holds the record with 573 medieval castles is Sicily; 131 of them are located in Palermo and Messina, 88 in Trapani, 61 in Agrigento, 51 Siracusa, 46 in Catania, 27 in Enna, 23 in Ragusa, and 15 in Caltanissetta. "The castle of Milazzo" is the largest one in Sicily, stretching over 17 acres. In this castle, the Normans housed Greeks, Jews, Orthodox, Arabs, Christians, and families of soldiers. Under Frederick II, the castle became a splendor both from a political as well as a cultural standpoint. The city of Milazzo grew, and the first city walls were built. Under the Spaniards, Milazzo increased its importance and the third fortified walls around the city were erected. Later, in the 700s, Milazzo became the first residence of the Austrians and the exiled Bourbons ruling Naples following its defeat at the hands of Giuseppe Garibaldi in a famous battle in 1860. After a protracted period of neglect, the castle has undergone a major restoration project between 2008 and 2010, which gave new splendor to the history and culture of Sicily. Among the most beautiful Italian medieval towns is Civitella del Tronto, in the province of Teramo. Perched on a hill between the Gran Sasso of Italy and the Adriatic coast, it boasts a breathtaking Civitella del Tronto view and the "Fortress Bourbon," the last bastion of the Bourbons before the unification of Italy. The craggy territory on which the city is erected is all travertine. This is the second largest fortress in Europe, and contained the boundaries separating the territories of the Bourbon Kingdom from those belonging to the Papal States. The town of Civitella del Tronto is a pearl of Italian history, embracing architectural wonders spanning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The palace of Count de Termes dates back to the XIV century. The Sanctuary and Convent of Santa Maria dei Lumi was built in 1466, incorporating a pre-existing Romanesque porch. The church of San Francesco has a Gothic-Romanesque style façade with a rose-shaped window in the center dating back to the 300s. The church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built within the city streets, is regarded as the oldest church in town as its construction dates back to the XV or XVI century. Civitella del Tronto and its fortress of the Bourbons are part of the natural territory of the Salinello Gorges. The Gorges are a narrow limestone canyon in the Apennines, where there is a spectacular waterfall dividing the mountain of Campli from the Fiori mountain. Not far, one can visit the Hermitage of San Michele Arcangelo, with its caves full of magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, frequented as a place of worship in the Neolithic period. Best Online Wine Shops Wine is almost synonymous with Italy. Italians are masters at pairing wine with each meal. So, having the ability to make quick and easy purchases of your favorite bottle, or even a unique or a smallbatch wine your local store may not have access to, is a must. According to foodandwine.com, these are some of the best online sites to purchase the beloved drink. Lastbottlewines.com Located in Napa Valley, the company boasts about their connections with wineries, brokers and distributors. Last Bottle offers just one wine each day, but that bottle comes with deep discounts (up to 75 percent). The “daily purveyor of wines” offers no-fuss ordering, free shipping and credits for referrals. Sommpicks.com Founded by Mario Batali’s former head sommelier at Del Posto in NYC, SommPicks specializes in wine that sommeliers love. Often the wines come from LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 private sellers. Founder Mick Zima aims to pioneer producers, benchmark styles and find hidden gems. Bottlerocket.com Founder Tom Geniesse has taken a different approach on selling bottles of wine. Tired of bottle after bottle lined on shelves with price tags, his goal is to make wine buying a better experience. On this site, buyers get answers to questions like, “What are you cooking for dinner tonight?” and “What goes with Thai Take-out?” The innovative browsing structure aids buyers in finding the perfect wine. Ilaria Massacesi, contributing writer and biodynamic wines (mostly from France) and its extensive collection of mature wines sourced from private cellars in Piedmont, Italy, the site offers the ability to mix cases giving buyers multiple flavors in one purchase. Winebid.com This site was started by a group of collectors in 1996. Technically an online auction house, visitors do have a “buy it now” option. Offering wines at all price levels, the site is known as one of the most easily navigable in the business. Chambersstwines.com This is the go-to site for wine geeks around the country. Especially loved for its large selection of esoteric organic 13 Feature Starbucks to Open in Italy Starbucks approda in Italia. L’ormai iconica catena statunitense di caffetterie, luogo di ritrovo per i giovani, soprattutto se studenti o abitanti nelle grandi metropoli americane, ha aperto il primo punto vendita nel 1971 a Seattle su iniziativa di tre amici incontratisi ai tempi degli studi all’Università di San Francisco. La svolta arrivò da un'idea di Howard Schultz: durante un viaggio a Milano nel 1983, lo storico amministratore delegato, riconosciuto ormai come il vero fondatore del marchio, sviluppò il suo progetto di portare in America l'autenticità della caffetteria italiana e i suoi segreti, usando le migliori qualità di caff è nel mondo. Dopo aver aperto oltre 20.000 negozi in tutto il mondo, Starbuck ha annunciato l'apertura nel 2017 del primo Starbucks Italiano a Milano. As early as the 1500s, coffee has been a major part of the Italian culture. In fact, the Italian day is defined by coffee rituals: a cappuccino with breakfast, a caffe macchiato as an afternoon pickme-up and espresso after dinner. Italians rarely grab the to-go cup opting, instead, to enjoy their ritualistic beverage at the bar in their favorite coffee shop – much unlike the American coffee routine of hitting the drive-thru or impatiently waiting in line for our extra-large (ahem, Venti) to-go coffee which we consume on the run to our next undertaking of the day. So, when Howard Schultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, announced in February that the famous American coffee chain would make its debut in Italy in early 2017, it must have caused reactions of furrowed brows, cocked heads and many “eh?” responses from Italians. After all, Italians are connoisseurs of coffee. And, it’s impossible not to pass a coffee bar/shop/café when strolling through any Italian city. To call Italians “passionate” about coffee is certainly an understatement; which is why Schultz and his American coffee team are entering the Italian market “with humility and respect.” In fact it was while visiting Milan for the first time in 1983 as marketing director for Starbucks that Schultz dreamed up the idea of taking the then whole-bean-directly-toconsumers-selling brand to another level. “The Italians had created the theater, romance, art and magic of experiencing espresso,” Schultz recalled. “I was overwhelmed with a gut instinct that this is what we should be doing.” And so he did. Starbucks is now recognized in over 23,000 retail stores in 72 countries. And, very soon, 73 countries. Schultz is well aware of the unique situation he is about to enter. He’s visited Italy every year since that first trip. Partnering with Percassi – a well-respected and prominent Italian company with a proven track record for operating major brand partnerships across Italy, Schultz assures that the history and culture of Italian coffee will be upheld in the new Starbucks location. "We know that we are going to face a unique challenge with the opening of the first Starbucks store in Italy, the country of coffee, and we are confident that Italian people are ready to live the Starbucks experience, as already occurs in many other markets," said Antonio Percassi, President of the company Percassi. The partners will carry on the tradition of coffee theatre and artistry combined with Starbucks’ well-known exceptional service. Schultz assures that the first Starbucks location in Milan, Italy will honor the Italian people and their coffee culture. Advocates of the new venture say the curiosity of the flavor comparison will tempt Italians into trying it. Also, the access to free Wi-Fi will drive the younger generation to the American-born coffee house. Schultz considers this venture “a dream 33 years in the making.” “Everything we’ve done to date sits on the foundation of wonderful experiences that many of us have had in Italy,” he said. Italy’s total wine production, Puglia produces more wine than any other region in Italy. This area is also known for producing some of the finest grapes in Europe, often used for making Vermouth, and sometimes shipped north to France to enhance French wines. Puglia is home to more than 25 DOC wines, including Primitivo di Manduria. Besides its production of the best Primitivo wines, Puglia also produces a powerful red wine called Salice Salentino, known worldwide for its quality and reasonable prices. Friuli-Venezia Giulia The wine-producing region of Friuli lies in the northeastern Italian province of Friuli--Venezia Giulia. This area shares a border and a turbulent history with Slovenia. Although not so widely known, it is the third most important of Italy’s wine producing regions after Piedmont and Tuscany. Famous for blending a remarkable number of varietals into their local blends, wine makers in Friuli proudly produce exceptional wines time and time again. The quality of its wines is among Italy’s best. Often compared in quality to Italy’s famed Tuscan wines, Friuli wines proudly stand apart with one major difference: its wines are mostly white. Some of the best white wines in Italy are produced here as this area has long been internationally acclaimed for its fragrant, elegant white wines. The most notable white of the region is Tocai Friulano. Other white grapes of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region include Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Reisling Italiaco, Riesling Renano, Sauvignon Blanc and Malvasia Istrinia. Friuli also has two other important grape varieties: Schioppettino, also known as Robolla Nera, is one of the most interesting red varietals of the Friuli wine area. Lombardy While Lombardy is not famous for its grape growing, the area is still a respectable winemaking region that relies mostly on six noble grape-varietal zones to produce wines that are mostly sold in local taverns along the Po and Ticino Rivers. Of the six established grape-varietal zones, three stand on their own as noteworthy producers of Italian wines: Oltrepo Pavese, Valtellina and the province of Brescia. The Valtellina region is known primarily for making wine from the Chiavannesca grape, which is the local version of Italy’s famous Nebbiolo grape. The province of Brescia, on the other hand, is known for successfully producing red, white, and sparkling wines that have garnered a reputation of quality and distinction outside Italy’s borders. Piedmont This renowned region produces more prize-winning wines than any other region in Italy. Home to 46 DOC and four DOCG growing areas, Piedmont has consistently produced some of the most highly regarded varietals, vintage after vintage. Reds with rich, complex flavors make up most of the wine output of this high-altitude region near Italy’s border with France, like the Nebbolio, which is a rich and tannic grape and the most famous grape here. It is the grape of Barolo and Barbaresco as well as being bottled under its own name or in combination with Dolcetto or Barbera in proprietary blends. Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera are used to make strong red wines that pair wonderfully with the hearty, rich cuisine that is famous throughout this region. Another point of pride for Piedmont is their Asti Spumanti, a champagne-style sparkling wine made from the Moscato grape. Sardinia In recent years, winemakers on the island of Sardinia have drastically cut the volume of production and reduced the number of vineyards resulting in a vast improvement of wine quality. White wine production outnumbers red wine by nearly two to one in the rolling hills of the island’s main vineyard area, Campidano. The fertile soil here is perfect for growing Moscato, Monica, and Malvasia grapes. Moscato from the area can be either sparkling or still, but it is always considered sweet while the most famed dry white is undoubtedly Malvasia, which flourishes on the west side of the island. One of the most important red wines from Sardinia is Cannonau, which has a close similarity to Spain’s Granacha. Typically, these Spanish-style grapes are used to produce wines with mammothsized strength and flavor, but when they are produced in Sardinia, they are toned down to much more enjoyable proportions. Sicily Sicily comes in second to Puglia for producing the most wine in Italy, though they are in first place when it comes to the actual number of vineyards in the region. Because of its hot climate and volcanic soil, Sicily is home to countless vineyards, many of which produce only simple table wines. Grapes that are grown in Sicily play a large part in creating sweet and flavorful dessert wines. Of the better vintages, the best-known wine is Marsala, a dessert wine produced in both amber and ruby tones. Other famous wines from this region are Port, Sherry and Madeira, which are often accompanied with the memorable Sicilian pastries and desserts. Worldwide, it is through these concentrated, small-portioned dessert wines that Sicily has garnered its fame and recognition. Also enjoy the ruby red Nero d’Avola blends. Nearly 90% of the total DOC wines made in Sicily are dessert wines, but this is not to disregard the superb red and white wines produced on the island. Tuscany The lush rolling hills of Tuscany exist as a supreme example of an Italian wine making region. For centuries, wine makers have flourished in the sun kissed vineyards of Tuscany. The coastal breeze from the Tyrrhenian Sea cools the noble grapes, Jennifer Spitalieri, A Tour of Italy’s Top Wine Regions L’Italia e’ il simbolo del buon vino. Grazie alla produzione nelle venti regioni, gli italiani non hanno mai sete! La regione Puglia conta per il 17% della produzione di vino italiano. La regione del Friuli-Venezia Giulia e’ la terza piu’ grande regione per la produzione di vino. Ma ovviamente, la regione Toscana e’ quella piu’ conosciuta per il famoso chianti. Italy is famous the world over for its wines, so even if you are not a serious wine enthusiast you will surely appreciate the beautiful scenery and tradition of a trip through the fine producing wine regions of Italia! Almost every region in Italy produces wine. In fact, Italy claims 20 major growing regions, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. These 20 wine regions are generally classified into four geographical categories – the northwest, the northeast, central Italy, the south and islands. Each of these regions produces a unique style of wine. Many of these varieties are so climate specific that they cannot be transplanted to another region. That is why wines produced from each of these regions have their own distinctive aromas. It also boasts an astonishing number of grape varieties, growing most of the world’s major red and white grapes. Native varieties like Sangiovese, Barbera and Trebbiano grow throughout the country; while others like Nebbiolo, Verdicchio and Lambrusco, for example grow only in certain regions. Wine making is an occupation between the regions that aggressively compete against each other in the marketplace. But which regions are the best? In addition, what elements are included in the great wine regions that put them at the top of many lists? Let’s look at some of Italy’s great wine producing areas and the wines that they produce that make them so popular. Puglia Accounting for around 17% of the 14 contributing writer ...continued on page 15 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Feature Watermelons: More than a Summertime Treat Watermelons are synonymous with summer and picnics. Made up of about 92% water, watermelons are actually full of health benefits. The refreshing fruit is soaked with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And, it is low in calories! A member of the Citrullus species of desert vines, studies suggest watermelon may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity and promote increased energy and a healthier complexion. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which help boost immunity, and also a good source of B6, which helps form red blood cells. The red color means the melon is a source of lycopene. Diets rich in lycopene help protect against heart disease. The fruit is also a source of citrulline, an amino acid that helps avoid muscle soreness after a hard workout. Choline helps the body in sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory. The American Journal of Hypertension found that watermelon extract supplementation reduced ankle blood pressure and improved arterial function in obese middle-aged adults. To ensure the most nutrients absorbed in this classic summertime snack, refrigerate your watermelons and serve soon after slicing into the melon. Now you can enjoy this juicy and refreshing treat even more knowing it’s doing your body good! Traveling along Abruzzo’s Wine Route Sweeping his hand across the burnished orange vineyards along the highways, Pino said, “This is Abruzzo’s wine country.” Due to an unseasonably warm fall, central Italy’s vineyards were still showing off their gold, rust and copper colors. With Abruzzo’s mammoth mountains back-dropping the vineyards, the landscapes along our route were stunning. sheds caught our eye: “Vino, produzione propria” (“Wine, own production”). We pulled over. Pino took the two plastic 5-litre jugs out of the back of his van. He usually buys the wine from a cantina (cellar) in L’Aquila, but right from the producer was an even better option. In a cheery pink interior – matching the exterior – demijohns, cartons of wine, a few bottles, and a winecorker flanked three huge steel wine barrels. But, no one was there. Prices on the barrels of the wine varieties invited tastings: 1. 50 E per litre, 1.30 E and 1 Euro. We called and called and when Pino finally beeped the horn of his truck, a smiling bald man with sunglasses perched on his head came out of the house next door. We’d interrupted vintner Luzio Finoli’s lunch. Vinter Luzio offers us tastes of his wines The sign caught our eye: “Vino, produzione propria” We took the winding road down from Atessa to the highway to L’Aquila. Just off the road, a sign nailed to a tree in front of a small pink building flanked by ...continued from page 14 creating an ideal growing environment, with picture perfect vineyards and truly world-class wines. The most prolifically grown grape in Tuscany is Sangiovese. Wines that are made from Sangiovese are enjoyable and memorable, but they lag in popularity behind Italy’s famous Chianti wines, arguably the most famous. Chianti and Chianti Classico wines are well known and appreciated all over the world. The region is also home to the famed blends called Super Tuscan, which are made by blending Chianti grapes with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot grapes. Though untraditional, these wines have become very popular because of the softness the French grapes bring to the wonderfully intense Italian wines. Other famous wines produced in Tuscany are Brunello di Montalcino and the notable dessert wine, Vin Santo, or Holy Wine. This Italian delicacy is made from the Trebbiano grape, after having been left out to dry until the start of Holy Week, at which point it is made into wine. With more than 30 DOC and 6 DOCG wines, Tuscany remains to this day, one of the foremost wine making regions in the world. Umbria This region closely resembles Tuscany and it LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 produces some remarkable wines, both red and white. Not only that, but personally I have come to really love and appreciate the beauty and charm of this remarkable region for its picturesque towns and villages and spectacular settings. The wines produced in Umbria, though limited in quantity, are exceptional in quality; appreciated and envied throughout the world. The most popular of these outstanding Italian wines are the wines made in Orvieto. Orvieto wines are some of the bestknown Italian whites in the world. Made from a blend of four or five grapes, you can find these traditional white wines all over Italy and the rest of the wine world. Veneto Veneto is one of Italy’s most renowned wine-producing regions, recognized for producing a large quantity of wines that are famous for their superb quality. With more than 20 DOC growing zones and a large number of sub-growing zones, the wines of Veneto are very much appreciated and enjoyed the world over. Three of Veneto’s most notable wines are Valpolicella, Bardolino and Soave. Also famous in Veneto is the sparkling wine, Prosecco. Grape quality aside, winemakers from the region are known for their dedication to craft, helping to create Italy’s first school for oenology and vine growing in 1885. Veneto was also the first He grinned with a shrug when I said, “Scusate! And, you know, we could have left with a good amount of wine” and then offered us tastes of his vino bianco (trebbiano, primarily), the rosato and his red (Montepulciano d’abruzzo grapes). Ah, that pungent earthy red – embodying the stalwart region of Abruzzo, forte e gentile (strong and gentle). Anne Robichaud, contributing writer & annesitaly.com wine region to introduce the Strada del Vino (Wine Road). This road became Italy’s first wine touring road featuring signs with information about local vines and grapes and the wines that use them. One of the region’s provinces and one of my favorite cities in Italy, Verona, is thought to have been used to grow grapes since the Bronze Age. Understanding Italian wine terms To ensure the wine you are buying is a premium wine look for the Denominazione di Origine Contollata (DOC) or Denor Controllata et Garantita (DOCG). The DOC system covers over 250 different regions in rules for the types of grape grown, methods of production, and yield, alcohol levels and ageing to be used. A higher – quality category, Denominazione Controllata e Garantita (DOCG), helps define the very best wines in Italia. You will find the official seal impressions DOCG stamped on a light pink paper strip that covers the top of the bottle. Peter D’Attoma is the president of DaVinci Custom Travel & Tours. He has nearly 30 years of planning and designing premium independent, custom and escorted tours of Italy for individuals, groups and incentives. For more information call 330-633-2292 or visit www.davincicustomtravel.com. Peter D'Attoma, contributing writer & owner of DaVinci Custom Travel & Tours 15 History & Culture History & Culture 16 A Silver Book Cover from Florence In particolare durante il periodo rinascimentale Firenze si distinse per l’ottima qualità della lavorazione del metallo. Un pregevole esempio di tale produzione è rappresentato da una copertina in argento che fa parte della collezione del Museo d'Arte di Cleveland. Originariamente commissionata da un cardinale francese, il pezzo risale al 1467 o 1468 circa ed aveva la funzione di abbellire l’esterno di un evangeliario appartenente al cardinale Jean La Balou. La rilegatura è realizzata con una serie di placche in argento finemente incise tenute insieme da bordi in argento dorato. La parte centrale del fronte di copertina raffigura scene dell'infanzia di Cristo, dell'Annunciazione, della Natività e dell'Adorazione dei Magi. I bordi della rilegatura consistono in elementi decorativi quali sfingi, ghirlande, angeli musicanti, santi. Il retro della copertina, raffigurante scene della passione e della crocifissione di Cristo, è anch’esso sopravvissuto ma appartiene alla collezione del Minneapolis Institute of Art. A walk across the famous Ponte Vecchio in Florence reveals an abundance of glittering shops, some selling leather goods, but most are those of goldsmiths and jewelers. The current bridge was built in 1345 replacing an earlier one destroyed by floods. In 1593, Ferdinand I, Grand Duke of Tuscany, decreed that only goldsmiths and jewelers be allowed to have their shops on the bridge in order to replace the butchers and fishmongers formerly there, and thus improving the well-being of all Florentines as they walked over the bridge. Today, the spectacle of glittering gold and silver should remind us that Florence has not only been an important center for painting, sculpture and architecture. Florence was also an important city for the production of high quality metalwork, particularly during the Renaissance. In the Cleveland Museum of Art will be found a beautiful product of that era; a silver book cover originally commissioned by a French cardinal. The cover was made about 1467-1468 to embellish the front of a gospel book belonging to Cardinal Jean La Balou (1421-1491). The binding is made up of a series of silver plaques held together by giltsilver borders. Each plaque was individually engraved to produce a decorative image. The center of the binding depicts scenes from the infancy of Christ, those of the Annunciation, the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi. The borders of the binding consist of various decorative elements such as sphynxes, garlands, music-making angels, saints, and, at the center of each border panel, the coat of arms of Cardinal Balou himself signifying his ownership. The back cover of the gospel book also survives but in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The back cover depicts scenes from Christ’s passion and death on the cross. Symbolically, the two covers would represent Christ’s entry into the world and the fulfillment of his mission on earth through his death and resurrection. These were appropriate images often received lavish decoration in the form of precious metals sometimes combined with ivories or gemstones. This made them especially visible to the faithful who could observe them on the altar or carried in procession. Inside, the book itself would no doubt have been enriched with beautiful illuminations. The special enrichment of Gospel Books and Gospel Lectionaries was a tradition of great antiquity extending back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Cardinal Jean La Balou would certainly have understood this tradition and would have wished to project his own patronage and good taste by commissioning a Gospel Lectionary of suitable richness and elaborate decoration. Front Cover of a Gospel Lectionary of Cardinal Jean La Balou (1421-1491) | Silver plaques with niello decoration; gilt-silver borders (16-3/8 x 11-5/8 inches) | Italy, Florence, 14671468 | The Cleveland Museum of Art, | Purchase from the J.H. Wade Fund 1952.109 for a Gospel book, the full text of the Gospels by the evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. More likely, the cardinal’s book was a Gospel lectionary which contained Gospel readings for the Mass, arranged according to the liturgical year. Such books were used on the altar in conjunction with the missal. Gospel lectionaries not only served as liturgical books for the clergy at the altar, but also as visible symbols of the word of God. For this reason, their bindings It would have been used by the cardinal at the altar during Mass. The silver plaques that comprise the binding of his book are engraved in a technique that was mastered by Florentine craftsmen above all others. It is known as niello. The goldsmiths of Florence in the middle of the 15th century ornamented their works by engraving the metal with an instrument known as a “burin.” After engraving a pattern into the silver, they filled up the hollows produced by the burin with a black enamel-like compound made of silver, lead and sulphur. After firing, the resulting design, called a niello, was of much darker contrast and thus much more visible against the silver plaques. It was a technique for which Florentine goldsmiths were well-known across Europe. It would therefore be no surprise that a French cardinal would come to this city to purchase a special binding for his book. Cardinal Jean La Balou had a complex and unfortunate history. He was born of humble parentage in Poitou. In 1461 he became vicar-general of the bishop of Angers. His cunning and mastery of intrigue earned him the appreciation of the French king, Louis XI, who made him almoner. In 1465 he became bishop of Évreux. The king made him a member of his council and obtained for him the cardinalate in 1468. Unwisely, Cardinal La Balou intrigued against his patron by conspiring with the king’s rival, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Their secret correspondence was intercepted and, in 1469, Balou was thrown in prison, where he remained for 11 years. This, sadly, happened shortly after receiving his beautiful new Gospel Lectionary with its silver and niello binding. Perhaps in an effort to win his release from prison, Balou presented his book to Pope Paul II as a gift, though the effort appears to have failed. It was not until 1480, through the intervention of Pope Sixtus IV, that he was set at liberty. From that time, Balou lived in high favor at the papal court in Rome. He died in Ancona in 1491. The exquisite binding from the cardinal’s Gospel Lectionary may, on the one hand, signify unbridled ambition, but it also provides us with a superb masterpiece of the Florentine art of niello. The book is known to have remained in the papal apartments until the end of the 18th century, perhaps leaving when Napoleon’s troops held the Vatican. The book, itself, is not known to have survived. However, history has thankfully left us its binding, an example of a little-known art form in Renaissance Florence. Stephen N. Fliegel, contributing writer, Curator of Medieval Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 L'Ebraismo ricostruzionista è stato fondato negli Stati Uniti dal rabbino Mordecai Kaplan e dal rabbino Ira Eisenstein. Il movimento - che è caratterizzato da una maggiore attenzione ad alcuni aspetti tradizionali come l'uso della lingua ebraica durante le funzioni e che riconosce la parità tra uomini e donne - si fonda sui principi della democrazia. Questa estate, il movimento invierà uno studente rabbinico nell’Italia meridionale per lavorare con il rabbino Aiello nella sua sinagoga in Calabria. Michael Pollack sarà il primo stagista rabbinico a servire una congregazione ebraica moderna, liberale e pluralista in tutta Italia, mentre al contempo aiuterà a sviluppare tre nuove congregazioni in Sardegna, Sicilia e Puglia. Rabbi Aiello è una regolare collaboratrice della Gazzetta Italiana. This summer, the Reconstructionist Jewish movement will be sending a rabbinic student to southern Italy to work with Rabbi Aiello in her synagogue in Calabria. Michael Pollack, who will be ordained a rabbi in 2017, will join Rabbi Aiello as a rabbinic intern, one of the last steps on the path to becoming a rabbi. Michael will be the very first intern to serve a modern/liberal/Pluralistic Jewish congregation in all of Italy as he assists her in developing three new congregations on the islands of Sardinia and Sicily and in the region of Puglia. Rabbi Aiello is a regular contributor to La Gazzetta Italiana. For the past 13 years, Rabbi Barbara Aiello has served as Italy’s sole woman rabbi, working in the same mountainous town of Serrastretta that her father, grandfather and many Jews once called home. Much of her work is focused on the “anousim,” Italians whose ancestors were forced into conversion: many of whom are now exploring their Jewish roots. Aiello, the founder of the Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria and the Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud, often travels LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 to remote locales throughout Calabria and Sicily, helping many Italians discover their Jewish roots and learn about Judaism in a welcoming and progressive atmosphere. Now, for the first time, the Pittsburgh-born Aiello will have help – an intern. Michael Pollack, a fourth-year student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in Pennsylvania, will spend his summer helping Aiello lead services, tutor students, run life-cycle events, and explore the relevance of Judaism in their own lives. “I’m delighted to have Michael coming. He will meet people who are absolutely in love with Judaism,” said Aiello. “It can be lonely being a pioneer. I am looking forward to sharing, learning and studying with Michael.” The internship will last from June 15 to August 15. Pollack, a native of Rockville, MD, is a passionate social justice activist who recently marched from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., demonstrating for a more responsive and transparent democracy. He speaks little Italian but is ready for a challenging and demanding experience. Pollack expects to be doing many of the same things he would at any student pulpit, but in a totally different context and environment. Travel Rabbi Barbara Aiello Welcomes Intern in Italy Travel Rabbi Barbara Aiello stands with synagogue menorah as she welcomes Italy's first modern rabbinic intern to the Calabrian synagogue, Ner Tamid del Sud in Serrastretta, Italy. Sanctuary of Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud, the first active synagogue in Calabria since Inquisition times, 500 years ago. The synagogue was dedicated in 2006 and enlarged and renovated in 2014. This summer the synagogue space welcomes Reconstructionist Rabbinical College intern, Michael Pollack who will share duties with Rabbi Barbara Aiello, Italy's first woman and first modern rabbi. “One of the grander joys of being a human being is having your feet rooted on the ground while reaching for the stars,” he said. “I’m looking forward to helping Italian Jews root themselves in a tradition and to discover a ground of tradition on which they can stand and grow.” Aiello, though not an RRC graduate, has been impressed by the graduates she’s met, as well as the Reconstructionist approach to tradition and innovation. She approached the college and requested applications. Her organization is funding the internship. Nathan Martin, director of student life at RRC, said, “RRC was surprised and delighted with the opportunity to have one of its students immerse themselves in a part of the Italian Jewish community and develop their rabbinic skills. We are grateful for Rabbi Aiello and the community of the Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud for enabling this internship to take place.” Article printed with special thanks to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. 17 Travel Walking through the Pisan Hills It is wonderful discovering a Tuscany still little known, but full of charm and authenticity! The city of Pisa is famous worldwide for its leaning tower, but not everyone knows that the hilly and rural part of the province boasts a variety of landscapes and history, as well as truly unique and unexpected flavors. This territory includes both inner land areas such as the Valdera and the lower Valdarno, as well as proximity to the sea thanks to the Val di Cecina region. Since Etruscans times, the land has produced grapes. In more recent times it has been cultivated with vineyards which, in addition to creating famous wines, have played a vital role in the protection of cultural heritage, traditional production methods and natural resources. Among these, just to name a few: the Chianti DOCG, one of the first symbols of the Made in Italy, the DOC Colli Etruria Centrale, the San Torpè White Pisano, the DOC Montescudaio, and, since 2011, the new and exciting DOC Terre di Pisa. Throughout the territory, the IGT wines (Indicazione Geografica Tipica, the third of four classifications of wine recognized by the government of Italy) encompass a large variety, among them many of the so-called Super Tuscans, complex and bold products of a careful selection process. The Pisan hills, in addition to wine, represent an ideal territory for other typical and special products such as extra virgin olive oil, the white truffle of the San Miniato hills, which in 2007 made it in the Guinness Book of Records thanks to a 3 lb. truffle found there, the pecorino cheese with two PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), the Toscano, and the Balze Volterrane, which was recently established. Traveling by car, but also by bike, horseback or simply on foot, it is easy to experience an exciting journey along the paths of the Wine Route, the Via Francigena or the Great Nature Path of the hills of Pisa. Scattered along winding and scenic roads one can visit towns rich in history and culture, romantic villages and stately homes. The Pisan Hills are also famous for historic towns and cities. Near Montopoli Valdarno one will find the city of San Romano, whose battle was immortalized by Paolo Uccello in the three paintings in the Uffizi, the Louvre and the National Gallery. Before reaching Peccioli, visitors will encounter historic villages like Legoli, where inside the Chapel of St. Catherine there is the tabernacle of Benozzo Gozzoli, Libbiano, with its astronomical observatory named after Galileo Galilei, and finally, Ghizzano. On the top of a beautiful hill, Peccioli overlooks the surrounding hills with its distinctive bell tower of the Parish of St. Verano dating back to the X century. Particularly fascinating is Lajatico, characterized by the Fortress of Pietracassia, an important example of early medieval architecture, as well as for being the birthplace of acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli and its Theatre of Silence where internationally known artists perform every year. Orciatico is famous for its well-preserved windmills built in the 600s. Volterra welcomes visitors with its medieval atmosphere that developed around the Piazza dei Priori, its numerous artifacts dating back to Etruscan and Roman times preserved in the Guarnacci Museum, and its unique examples of arts and crafts made in alabaster, many of which are exhibited at the Ecomuseo. Terricciola, City of Wine, is a beautiful medieval village surrounded by important vineyards open to visitors who can taste good wines while enjoying marvelous views like the magnificent Valley of Casanova, a natural amphitheater turned into vineyards. Casciana Terme owes its fame to the therapeutic properties of the waters that gave birth to the Baths built by Federico da Montefeltro in 1311. Heading towards the sea, along the Via del Commercio, the Pisan hills offer scenarios that characterize the Tuscan countryside: important natural areas, art and culture. For example, in Santa Luce, in addition to one of the branches of the museum of alabaster also present in Castellina Marittima, one will find the Oasis of Lake Santa Luce. Riparbella was built around the Gherardesca caste, in which surrounding remnants of an important Etruscan necropolis - some now housed in the Hermitage Museum in Moscow- were found. The beauty of this area is paralleled with the serene atmosphere of its country life: the kindness and sense of hospitality of the local people and the beautiful facilities immersed in very relaxing scenery and equipped with every comfort and convenience for its guests. So, the only thing left to do is include the beautiful Pisan Hills in the itinerary for the next trip to Italy. 18 Passeggiando per le Colline Pisane Che bello scoprire una Toscana ancora poco conosciuta ma piena di fascino e autenticità !!! La città di Pisa è nota in tutto il mondo per la sua torre pendente ma non tutti sanno che la parte collinare e agricola della provincia presenta una varietà di paesaggi, storia, gusti e sapori davvero unici ed inaspettati. Questo territorio comprende le aree più interne della Valdera e del Valdarno inferiore sino a risentire, con la Val di Cecina, la vicinanza del mare. Esprime un territorio vocato, sin dall’epoca degli Etruschi, a produzioni vitivinicole di qualità riconducibili a indicazioni geografiche o denominazioni di origine le quali, oltre a rappresentarne un valore aggiunto, svolgono un compito fondamentale nella tutela del patrimonio culturale, dei metodi produttivi tradizionali e delle risorse naturali. Tra queste il Chianti il DOCG, uno dei primi simboli del Made in Italy, le DOC Colli dell’Etruria Centrale, Bianco Pisano di San Torpè, la DOC Montescudaio e dal 2011 la nuova ed entusiasmante DOC Terre di Pisa. Su tutto il territorio i vini ad Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) racchiudono una grande varietà di tipologie al cui interno rientrano la gran parte dei cosiddetti Supertuscans, vini di grande struttura e longevità grazie ad un’accurata selezione. Le colline pisane, oltre al vino, rappresentano un territorio di elezione anche per altri prodotti di eccellenza quali l'olio extra vergine d'oliva; il tartufo bianco delle colline sanminiatesi, dal 2007 inserito nel Guinness dei primati con un esemplare del peso di 1,5 kg; il formaggio pecorino con due DOP, Toscano e Balze Volterrane, quest’ultima di recentissima costituzione. Viaggiando in auto, ma anche in bicicletta, a cavallo o semplicemente a piedi, facile vivere una emozione lungo i percorsi della Strada del Vino, della Via Francigena e del Grande Percorso Naturalistico (GPN) delle colline pisane; tra strade tortuose e panoramiche si potranno visitare centri ricchi di storia e di cultura, romantici borghi e imponenti casali. Le numerose aziende presenti sono in grado di offrire un alto livello di ospitalità ampliato alla possibilità di assaggi, degustazioni e acquisto dei prodotti dell’agroalimentare locale di eccellenza. Le Colline Pisane offrono un percorso che, attraverso la campagna, tocca borghi storici e città d’arte a partire da San Miniato. Situata lungo la Via Francigena la città, che fu di Federico Barbarossa, Papa Gregorio V e Napoleone Bonaparte, dedica al tartufo bianco le principali manifestazioni enogastronomiche che culminano a novembre con la Mostra Mercato Nazionale. Nelle vicinanze di Montopoli Valdarno si trova San Romano, la cui battaglia fu immortalata dal Paolo Uccello nei tre dipinti conservati agli Uffizi, al Louvre e alla National Gallery. Troviamo poi Palaia, di origine etrusca; di notevole interesse paesi come Montefoscoli, Colleoli e Villa Saletta, set di importanti film. Prima di giungere a Peccioli troviamo borghi storici come Legoli, nella cui Cappella di Santa Caterina si trova un tabernacolo di Benozzo Gozzoli; Libbiano con il suo osservatorio astronomico intitolato a Galileo Galilei; Ghizzano. Posta sulla sommità di un bel colle Peccioli si staglia sulle colline con l’inconfondibile campanile della Pieve di San Verano (sec. XI). Particolarmente affascinante è Lajatico, caratterizzato dalla Rocca di Pietracassia, importante esempio di architettura altomedievale, oltre che paese natale del famoso tenore Andrea Bocelli al quale si deve il Teatro del Silenzio dove annualmente si esibiscono artisti di fama internazionale; quindi Orciatico con i mulini a vento del ‘600 ancora ben conservati. Volterra infine ci accoglie con la sua atmosfera medioevale, sviluppatasi intorno alla Piazza dei Priori, le testimonianze del periodo etrusco e romano del Museo Guarnacci, e con un artigianato artistico unico al mondo: l'alabastro, del quale numerosi capolavori sono esposti nell'Ecomuseo. E poi Terricciola, Città del Vino, con il suo bel borgo medioevale e con le sue importanti aziende vinicole, aperte ai visitatori che oltre a poter degustare ottimi vini possono godere di paesaggi fantastici come la meravigliosa Valle di Casanova, un anfiteatro naturale completamente vitato dove il tramonto offre suggestioni uniche. Proseguendo il percorso troviamo Lari ed il suo imponente Castello medioevale dei Vicari, aperto alle visite; nei paesi limitrofi di Casciana Alta, Usigliano, Cevoli, Lavaiano e Perignano, si possono osservare ville signorili e chiese con reperti artistici di pregio. Anche a Crespina e a Fauglia sono celebri le splendide ville appartenute a personaggi dell’arte, nobili e letterati. Troviamo quindi Casciana Terme che deve la sua storia alle proprietà terapeutiche delle acque che hanno dato vita alle Terme, costruite da Federico da Montefeltro nel 1311. Anche in direzione del mare, lungo la Via del Commercio, le colline pisane offrono scenari caratterizzanti il paesaggio rurale toscano, ambiti naturali di pregio, arte e cultura. A Santa Luce troviamo oltre al museo diffuso dell'Alabastro, presente anche a Castellina Marittima, l’Oasi faunistica del Lago di Santa Luce. Si prosegue a Riparbella, sorta intorno al castello dei Conti della Gherardesca, nei cui dintorni sono stati rinvenuti reperti di una importante necropoli etrusca, alcuni esposti al museo Ermitage di Mosca. Il percorso collinare prosegue con Montescudaio e poi Guardistallo, il paese dei mille presepi allestiti nel borgo antico durante il periodo natalizio, per completarsi a Casale Marittimo nei cui dintorni scavi archeologici, oltre alla necropoli di Casa Nocera, hanno riportato alla luce i resti di un villaggio etrusco del VII secolo a.C. E poi c’è la dimensione serena della vita di campagna, la gentilezza e la disponibilità delle persone e le bellissime strutture di accoglienza turistica, tutte immerse in paesaggi estremamente rilassanti e dotate di ogni accortezza per rendere piacevole il soggiorno degli ospiti. E poi ci sono le tante, tantissime feste paesane che dalla primavera all’autunno si susseguono in ogni borgo ed in ogni paese. Una per tutte la piacevolissima “Notte Bianca del Vino” che si tiene ogni anno nel primo sabato del mese di luglio, in cui il paese viene reso accessibile solo a piedi ed in cui tutti i produttori di vino e di altre eccellenze alimentari propongono i loro prodotti ai tanti visitatori, il tutto in un’atmosfera di festa diffusa in tutto il paese, con musica suonata da interessantissime formazioni jazz, blues, ecc. Quindi … non resta altro che inserire tra le mete del prossimo viaggio in Italia le splendide Colline Pisane. Maurizio Iannantuono, contributing writer LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Entertainment Albano Prestia Spiritually motivated to sing of faith, hope and love The life of a child who is born to immigrant parents can be challenging as they will be exposed to two different cultures and often they must choose one over the other. Assimilation into the new society is encouraged in order to “blend in” with the “locals.” South African guitarist/singer/songwriter Albano Prestia was faced with just such a dilemma. His father was originally from Mazara del Vallo on the extreme southwest edge of the Sicilian province of Trapani and his mother hailed from the small town of Itri located between Rome and Naples in the province of Latina. They met in the small gold mining town of Nigel on the eastern edge of the Gauteng Province in 1963 and they would later marry in 1970. Albano was the second of two children and was born in 1974; just four years later his father would die. Living conditions at the time would be difficult for the young Prestia family as the LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 in time, Albano’s mother would re-marry and give birth to another son. Italian was the first language he learned while growing up and later he mastered English in school. His parents were typical hard-working individuals and these traits were not lost on the children. Many of his friends were children of other Italian immigrants who originated from all different parts of the Italian peninsula. Italian music was a common staple in the Prestia home during Albano’s formative years and many of his parents’ favorite artists became very familiar to him. By nine years of age he was taking piano lessons, but his preferred instrument of choice would later become the guitar and by age 18 he formed his first music group named “BC Dance.” His early Italian contemporary influences included the likes written in English and he attracted the attention of Virgin Records who signed his group to their first recording contract thereby becoming the first band in South Africa to attain such an achievement. He found the directives of the record company, however, to be too demanding and restrictive for his own personal tastes. The agreement was terminated and, upon the advice of his mother, he returned to school and earned his degree in electrical engineering. Albano never distanced himself too far from the music scene so he chose to study vocal techniques under the supervision of Enrica Gozzi, who at one time studied opera in Milan and also performed at the prestigious Teatro alla Scala. After hearing how naturally and effortlessly he communicated his emotions when performing some of the Italian classics, she strongly advised Albano to consider singing in Italian instead. He complied and felt an immediate sense of connectedness to his parental origins which had only been a place he knew through stories and pictures. Albano defended his decision to sing in Italian by stating that he personally felt it is “the most beautiful language” and “Italian music has the most beautiful melodies and music and, at the end of the day, is universal.” He was quite comfortable with his choice in spite of him living thousands of miles away in South Africa. Albano entered the studio to record his debut album “Diavoli e angeli” in the late fall of 2014. The release contains 11 songs and features a mix of ballads such as “Con te,” “Insieme” and Sei bellissima” to up-tempo songs including “Dio in me,” “Grazie a te” and L’autostrada;” all of which were spiritually inspired and written by him over the course of many years. The first single released was the poignant tribute “Mandela,” which he wrote in honor of the legendary antiapartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist. It was released on the one-year anniversary of his death on Dec. 5, 2014 and dedicated to a man that Albano considers as one of his heroes. He was later invited to perform at two music festivals in Italy in 2015: Milan’s Italian Music Talents competition and Rome’s Good News Festival. The contest judges included many notable Italian music industry dignitaries including legendary female vocalist Patty Pravo. In February of 2016 he participated in the Sanremo DOC music showcase which was run concurrently with the annual Sanremo Music Festival. The five-day experience included performances each night, interviews and inclusion of his new song “Ciao” on the competition compilation recording. Upon his return to South Africa, Albano released a mini-CD entitled “2016 Singles” which features the Sanremo DOC single along with three new songs. He has stated, “I love music. I love writing music and I hope that it inspires others the way it inspires me.” For more information, you can visit his website at www.albanoprestia.com. Photo courtesy of www.albanoprestia.com Entertainment Il cantante e cantautore language barrier posed a problem. of Eros Ramazzotti, Biagio sudafricano Albano Prestia è nato They courageously faced and Antonacci and Gianna Nannini. da genitori italiani immigrati. overcame the challenges and, His first compositions were Appassionato fin da piccolo di musica, in particolare quella italiana, è cresciuto ascoltando Eros Ramazzotti, Biagio Antonacci e Gianna Nannini, solo per citare alcuni tra i più affermati artisti contemporanei che sono poi diventati la sua ispirazione. Oltre a cantare, Prestia suona il piano e la chitarra. Ha recentemente partecipato ai programmi “Italian Music Talents” a Milano e “Good News Festival” a Roma. Il suo primo album, intitolato “Diavoli e Angeli” è disponibile per il download su iTunes. Il primo singolo dell’album, che Albano ha dedicato a Nelson Mandela, ha superato le 80 mila visualizzazioni su You Tube dalla sua distribuzione nel 2015. Tony Marotta, contributing writer, Radio Italia 91.1FM 19 in a t e r Judge Matthew McMONAGLE Common Pleas Court www.judgemcmonagle.com Paid for by Friends of Judge McMonagle 20 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Drink of the Month Bellini The perfect (and easiest) summer drink! Ingredients Two parts Prosecco One part fresh white peach purée Directions Chill a flute glass. Pour the Prosecco over the purée. Serve! Food & Wine Food & Wine “Angry” Penne – Penne with a “bite” Penne all’Arrabbiata Michele Scicolone, 1,000 Italian Recipes 4-6 servings - Angry because of the red hot flavor of the sauce. Use as much, or as little, crushed red pepper as you prefer. This pasta usually served without cheese. into a skillet large enough to hold all of the pasta. Add the garlic and red pepper. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is deeply golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic. Add the tomatoes, basil, and salt to taste. Cook 15-20 minutes or until the sauce is thick. Ingredients Bring at least 4 quarts ¼ cup olive oil of water to a boil in a large 4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed pot. Add 2 tablespoons of Crushed red pepper to taste salt, then the pasta. Stir well. 2 lbs. tomatoes, peeled, seeded Cook over high heat, stirring and chopped, or frequently until the pasta is al 1 – 28 oz. can imported Italian dente, tender yet still firm to peeled tomatoes, the bite. Set aside some of the Drained and chopped cooking water. Drain the pasta. 2 fresh basil leaves Transfer the penne to Salt the skillet and toss well over 1 lb. penne pasta high heat. Add a little of the cooking water if the pasta Method - Pour the oil seems dry. Serve immediately. Summertime Tomato/Arugula and Ricotta Salata Salad By Insalata di Michele Pomodori Scicolone, e “1000 Ricotta Italian Salata Recipes” Ingredients (serves 4): 1 Bunch arugula 2 Large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced, cored 2 Thin slices red onion, separated into rings ¼ C. Extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. Ricotta salata, coarsely grated Directions: Trim the tough stems of the arugula and discard any yellowed or bruised leaves. Wash the arugula in several changes of cool water. Dry very well. Tear the arugula into bite-size pieces. Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Top with the arugula and onion rings. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the ricotta salata over the salad. Serve immediately. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 21 Sports Sports 22 Ah Napoli! Il Mike Napoli di questo articolo non è famoso per aver fatto home run o giocato per i Cleveland Indians, ma ha ugualmente al suo attivo un risultato di tutto rispetto: con un pranzo in famiglia il 9 prossimo luglio festeggerà, infatti, il traguardo dei 100 anni, circondato dall’affetto dei tre figli. La moglie Angela, è deceduta tre anni fa. La famiglia Napoli è originaria di Cosenza, nella regione Calabria, un luogo che Mike si è assicurato di visitare durante un viaggio in Italia diversi anni fa. Cleveland Indians. Mike Napoli of Pepper Pike bears number 99 and celebrates his 100th birthday July 9 with his three children at a family luncheon. Napoli’s wife, Angela, passed away three years ago. During his lifetime, Napoli registered some pretty good numbers on the career scoreboard. He scored very well in real estate investments, partnering in several burger locations, including three Eldorado drive-ins, a mobile home and strip centers in Willoughby. The Napoli family traces its heritage to a farm in Cosenza, This Mike Napoli doesn’t hit homeruns or drive in runs for the Calabria, a locale Michael made sure to visit in Italy several years ago. La Gazzetta Italian would like to congratulate the Cleveland Cavaliers on their CHAMPIONSHIP! LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Events in Italy Events in Italy. . Celebrations and events revolve around the Christmas holiday. Olive oil is widely celebrated during this time when new oil is pressed. July Events July is a great month for festivals, feasts and musical performances. July 2. Gerosa (Bergamo) - Feast of the Madonna della Foppa. This event recalls the apparition of Mary by two shepherd girls who were lamenting over a prolonged dry spell. The Virgin brought forth a spring of water on the spot where it still runs. July 2. Matera (Basilicata) - Feast of the Madonna della Bruna. In this religious celebration, a huge float decorated with papier-mâché’ friezes and statues bears a representation of the Madonna. At the end of the ceremony the crowd attacks the float, tearing it apart. July 3. Siena - Palio. In the morning there is a trial run in the famous Piazza del Camp. Early in the afternoon horses and riders are blessed in the respective district churches participating in the race. In late afternoon, a cortege in historical costume parades around the piazza to the peal of the bell in the Mangia Tower. As evening approaches the race begins. On the following day the winning district parades through the city with the championship banner. July 5. Sedilo (Oristano) – Ardia. A horse race recalls the victory of Constantine the Great over Maxentius in 312. A large number of riders race from a field where an old stone cross stands to a church, rounding the course seven times. The race occurs twice; in the evening and the next morning. A feast of Sardinian specialties follows. July 10. Palermo U fistinu. This is probably the most important Sicilian celebration. Santa Rosalia is this city’s patron saint. A gigantic float carrying a huge banner is paraded through the streets. On the final event there is a spectacular fireworks display. July 15-16. Venice - Feast of the Redentore. It takes place in the church of the Redentore on the Giudecca and recalls the end of the plague of 1576. Throughout the day, pilgrims visit the church and at night there is a magnificent show of fireworks. On the following day there is a procession from San Marco to the church of Redentore over a temporary bridge of boats. July 23. Levanto (La Spezia) - Festival of the Sea. In honor of San Giacomo, patron of fishermen, there are several events and exhibitions. A procession of boats, flag tossing and sword contests precede a spectacular fireworks display. July 25. Pistoia - Joust of the bear. This historical event involves a contest between 12 riders, three for each quarter of the town, who must lance at a gallop two targets in the form of bears. Subscribe online today Attention... Attenzione... Attention... Attenzione... Attention... Attenzione... Print: $22/12 issues | $35/ 24 issues // Digital: $3/ 1 issue | $15/12 issues // Both: $30/ 12 issues LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 23 N o r t h e a s t O h i o’s m u l t i p l e aw a rd w i n n i n g s e a f o o d re s t a u r a n t . JUST 10 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN Gracious Italian provincial quarters provide a formal setting for the finest Northern Italian cuisine. Entrees include many seafood and veal dishes. In addition, the chef will prepare other continental dishes on request. Reservations necessary. Major credit cards accepted. LunchDinner Monday thru Friday Monday thru Saturday 11:30 am-2:30 pm 5:30 pm-10:30 pm 25550 Chagrin Blvd. at Richmond • Beachwood • 216-831-8625 24 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Local "a respected voice of the Italian American community" Local News gazzetta Nicholas E. Calio The Sons of Italy Federation recently honored Condoleezza Rice with their 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service. Among those honored at the Washington Education and Leadership Awards Gala was Nicholas E. Calio with the SIF Award for Excellence in Business. Calio a native of Cleveland’s E. 124th and Woodland Avenue neighborhood and raised in Lyndhurst, Ohio graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University/and Case Western Reserve Law School. Calio is president and CEO of Airlines for America, the trade association for the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines, whose members and affiliate transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. The organization and the network drive nearly $1.5 trillion in U.S. economic activity and more than 11 million U.S. jobs. Prior to his AFA post, he was Citigroup’s Executive Vice President for Global Government Affairs and served as Assistant for Legislative Affairs for President George W. Bush and held the same position during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. The New York Times described Calio as a forceful broker in major White House legislative victories among them the resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq and the creation of the Homeland Security Department. In Lyndhurst, Calio lived on Edgehill Drive and graduated from Brush High School. The family heritage traces back to the Abruzzi/Molise region of Italy. John Anthony Cipullo Bocce Tournament On July 22, 23 and 24 the Alta House will host the 25th Annual John Anthony Cipullo Bocce Tournament in memory of John Anthony Cipullo. This special 3-day bocce tournament will feature competition among local, regional and national teams vying for the prestigious championship cup, as well as cash and prizes. This is a time when the community and the businesses come together to show their amazing support, which has grown each year. John Cipullo, Jr. passed away on May 16, 1992 at the age of 24. In July 1992, the first annual JAC 2 on 2 basketball tournament was founded on the very same weekend that Johnny would have celebrated his birthday. Since his passing, family and friends have reverently commemorated him through various tournaments and events and, over time, it was decided that more support and participation would come from a bocce tournament. In 2003, the first annual JAC bocce tournament LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 took over where the basketball tournament left off. If you are interested in participating in or becoming a sponsor of the event, please visit www.jacbocce.com for more information. All of the funds raised through sponsorship will directly support the Alta House, located in Little Italy. The Alta House is dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of Italian culture and heritage. Founded in 1895 by John D. Rockefeller, the Alta House began as a support organization for Italian immigrants to the area by providing a nursery and kindergarten for the community. Today, it continues its mission and commitment toward social, educational, recreational, and supportive services and programs for people of all ages. In January 2016, the Alta House also became the home of the Cleveland Montessori School, which accepts students from Pre-K through 8th grades. Cleveland, Ohio Akron, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Salvare La Storia / Saving History A New Initiative for the WRHS Italian American Collection In late May, the Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society hosted a meeting of Northeast Ohio’s Italian American elected officials. The meeting was called by the Western Reserve Historical Society in partnership with Judge Deborah Nicastro, who serves on the Council on Italian American History, the advisory group for the WRHS Italian American Collection. Judge Nicastro has been a supporter of the Italian American Collection for a number of years. One of the things she noticed about the collection was the lack of documentation on those Italian Americans who serve or have served in an elected office. As an Italian American elected official herself, she knew that there were many Italian Americans serving in these roles throughout the region. Through their work they have made a significant impact in governmental policies and procedures. The lack of representation of these individuals and any public servants within the collection is glaring. The archive contains the papers of only four: Anthony J. Celebrezze, who served as the 49th mayor of Cleveland and the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson; Judge Frank Celebrezze, who served as Cleveland’s Safety Director after Elliot Ness; Alexander L. “Sonny” DeMaoribus, the first Italian American elected to Cleveland City Council; and Benjamin Nicola, the first Italian American attorney in Cleveland and U.S. Commissioner of the northern district. The Anthony Celebrezze Papers are vast. The approximately 28 linear feet of materials are comprised of correspondence from his tenures in political office, minutes of committee meetings and boards to which he belonged and scrapbooks documenting his career. Alternatively, the materials on Frank Celebrezze, Nicola, and DeMarioribus, together, barely total a half linear foot. The purposes of the meeting were to introduce the Italian American elected officials to the collection and solicit their papers. I discussed the mission of the Italian American Collection, which is to preserve and document the history of Italian Americans and their families, businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio. The collection is used to teach others about the positive contributions Italian Americans have made to the region. The Judge asked those present to begin thinking about leaving a legacy of their work to the Italian American Collection by making arrangements to donate their papers now or upon retirement. She cautioned that delaying the decision about what materials to donate may mean many important things ending up being lost or disposed of. She also asked them to spread the word to others about the collection and the importance of preserving the history of the Italian American community for future generations. As the schedules of elected officials are often tightly packed, not all invited could attend the meeting. Judge Nicastro plans to hold another meeting or event to reach out to them. The Western Reserve Historical Society will make the continued involvement of Italian American elected officials a priority. The hope is to report sometime in the near future the increase in the amount of their papers and other materials in the Italian American Collection. Pamela Dorazio Dean, contributing writer 25 Local News Antonio Canova Highlighted at CMA Centennial In June, the Cleveland Museum of Art drew a huge crowd to celebrate its 100th birthday. Spotlighted among the collection during the centennial birthday bash was “Terpsichore, Muse of Choral Song and Dance” by Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova who is regarded as the greatest of the neoclassical artists. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore was one of nine goddesses of creative inspiration. This marble sculpture of a short column and inscription, lyre and entwined snakes identify the figure as Terpsichore Lyran, muse of lyric poetry. Canova was considered the greatest sculptor of his time (1757-1822). He was called “the supreme minister of beauty and truly a divine man.” Born in Possagno, near Venice, his talent allowed him his own studio at age 17. During his teen years, he created portrait busts for Venetian nobility. Beginning in 1783, and for the next 39 years, Canova worked in Rome, Paris and Vienna and was recognized as Europe’s most eminent neoclassical artist, receiving commissions from prominent figures such as: popes, Napoleon, Hapsburgs, English aristocracy, etc. His most famous works were “Apollo Crowning Himself,” “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss,” “The Three Graces,” and “Perseus with the Head of Medusa.” Major statues included Napoleon and members of his family. Canova was also Director of the art academy of the Papal States. He died in Venice on October 13, 1822. His heart is interred in a marble pyramid he designed in a Venetian church. Collinwood Grape Co. Plans Distributorship & School Carl Cocita’s grandfather, Nicola Martino, started the Collinwood Grape Company at 15741 Mandalay Ave. in 1940. What began 76 years ago as a winemaking company limited to five varieties of grapes shipped in by refrigerated railroad car has evolved into an imposing grape and juice supplier for winemakers throughout the Midwest. In the planning stage, Cocita and his Collinwood Grape Company hope to add a 8,000-10,000 square foot addition on the Mandalay site as a distributorship for winemaking equipment from Italy. According to projections, this 1 ½ story warehouse would give Collinwood Grape an opportunity to showcase a roomy grouping of winemaking equipment rivaling anything between Chicago and New York. This accommodation would double their refrigeration and increase their grape and juice storage. Bulk wine production of grapes and juice would be available. Future plans call for Cocita to offer winemaking classes and a Barrel Club where winemakers come together and share the winemaking experience – crushing and pressing the grapes and transferring wine and labeling bottles. Collinwood Grape Company aims to create a social event via classroom, wine equipment, knowledge, and food in a restaurant setting. Pleasant Hills Hosts 22nd Italian American Golf Tournament IL CENACOLO ITALIANO DI CLEVELAND Il Cenacolo Italiano di Cleveland proudly announces the First and the Second Place recipients of the 2016 Borsa di Studio: Alan Trester and Carmen Iammarino from Mayfield High School. The presentation of scholarship awards took place the evening of June 3 at Judson Manor. The annual dinner event was attended by the members of Il Cenacolo and their guests. The purpose of the Borsa di Studio award given by Il Cenacolo di Cleveland is to recognize the academic achievement in Italian studies by high school students and to promote the studies of the Italian language and culture among young men and women. The rigorous scholarship competition requires the participant to show his or her command of the Italian language in both writing and speaking: the student is to submit an essay in Italian which reflects an important aspect of Italian culture, to give a presentation orally and to answer directed questions to demonstrate listening comprehension skills as well as knowledge and control of grammar and syntax. Alan Trester received the First Place Award. He graduated from Mayfield High School and will be attending the University of Cincinnati where he will be majoring in Electrical Engineering. Alan participated in many clubs at Mayfield including the Science Olympiad, the Environmental Club, World Affairs Club, Model United Nations, Math Club, and Chess Club. His hobbies include photography, digital art and computers. Alan plans to study abroad while in College. Congratulation Alan! Carmen Iammarino is very proud to be Italian and thanks his family for teaching him to respect and to cherish the Italian language and culture. Carmen also graduated from Mayfield High School and will be attending Kent State University to study Computer Information Systems. Carmen has been part of the Pride of Mayfield Marching Band for four years and hopes to do the same at Kent. He played tennis at Mayfield and loves baseball, playing video games and playing the trumpet. Congratulations Carmen! This year Il Cenacolo presented the Leonardo Da Vinci Award to Beatrice Colagè. Beatrice has been an active member of this group for 30 years. She has been part of many committees and has been a presenter of five very interesting lectures. She currently is the Chair of the Archivio. Congratulations, Beatrice, and thank you for all you do for Il Cenacolo Italiano di Cleveland. One hundred forty-four golfers will tee off in the 22nd Annual Italian American Golf Open at Pleasant Hills Golf Course on Aquilla Rd. in Chardon on Tuesday, July 26. Tee-off time for the 18-hole shotgun will be at 12:30 p.m. Defending champions Tomaso Tarantino, Randy Carmichael, John Ariemma, and David Silvestro will defend their title as they try to lead the pack over the 27-hole course. Lunch and dinner will be part of the all-day program as will a pre-dinner talk on “The Art of Making Homemade Wine” by Wine Entrepreneur Carl Cocita of Cleveland’s Collinwood Wine Grape Company. For information about the Italian American Golf Open, contact Sal Forlani, 440-285-2428. 26 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Local Festivals Local Festivals Summit County Italian American Festival July 7 - 9, 2016 Summit County Italian-American Festival, Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. Opens 11:00 a.m. July 7 – 9th For schedule see http://it-am.org Italian Day at Kennywood Saturday July 9- Sunday July 10th The Italian American Festival Sponsored by Summit County Council of Italian American Societies and the City of Akron 330-375-2877 When: July 9 - 11, 2015 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Thursday) 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Friday) 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Saturday) 90th anniversary Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival, Cleveland, Ohio July 13-17th Villa Restaurant Style dining every night featuring Maria Belmonte's meatballs and sauce, fish on Friday night new this year-outdoor Casino, Italian foods and deserts Authentic Italian Grocery Wheel Mass and Procession of Saints Sunday 11:30am Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Italian Festival Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown, 330-507-5203 Vendors, bands, Little Prince and Princess contest, cornhole tournament, dunking tank, and auction. $5 admission. Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival July 22-24th http://wheelingcvb.com/upper-ohio-valley-italian-festival-2016/ Greater Youngstown Italian Fest July 29, 30 and 31st http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org/ Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden; July 31 6-7:30 pm LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 27 Photo Exhibit Vita di Paese by Marcello Mellino Figure #3 Figure #1 Figure #4 28 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Photo Exhibit Figure #5 Figure #7 Figure #6 Figure #8 Figure #2 A VISIT TO BURANO Figure #9 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Seeing Venezia is always a very special moment. However, a side trip to Burano, one of the wonderful small islands outside the most famous sites, was indeed a great day as well! Burano lacks the spectacular art and the grand beauty of Venezia, yet it offers the feel of vita di paese, the quiet lifestyle of a small town I always attempt to describe with my writings and photographic portraits. Burano shares much of its history and growth with Venice, however it became particularly famous for its lace production, as nearby Murano developed the glass blowing industry to unprecedented heights once the historic glass factories were removed from Venezia itself to avoid the risk of excessive pollution for the veneziani. 29 Youngstown Joè on Belmont Avenue: a Local Youngstown Restaurant with Strong Roots in Brier Hill Brier Hill è un quartiere a Youngstown, una volta considerato la "Piccola Italia" della città, giacché fu il primo insediamento italiano nella valle di Mahoning. Il forte legame con le origini continua ad essere presente all’interno della comunità locale anche grazie alla presenza di attività commerciali che mantengono viva la tradizione culinaria. Joè Restaurant, gestito da Joe Marsco, è un noto punto di ritrovo per residenti e visitatori, che possono gustare gli antichi sapori della cucina di questo storico quartiere in un’atmosfera informale e rilassante. La Gazzetta Italiana ha intervistato Mr. Marsco per saperne di più sul suo popolare ristorante a Belmont Avenue. Brier Hill has the reputation of being the first place where Italians lived in the Mahoning Valley. At Joè Restaurant, operated by Joe Marsco, onetime neighbors and their friends gather to reminisce and enjoy the delicious foods of the old neighborhood. La Gazzetta visited with Mr. Marsco to learn more about his very popular Belmont Avenue eatery. La Gazzetta (LG): For starters, what’s your background? How long has your restaurant been around? Joe Marsco ( JM): I was born on the lower North Side of Youngstown. My culinary skills and background in the kitchen come from my Brier Hill mother. I have no professional training. I didn’t want to be a mill worker, so I just picked up her talents and her Basilicata recipes. She was from Rotondella, close to Colobraro. We’ve been at this location for 19 years. Before that I worked at the Avalon Gardens. (LG): Your restaurant has quite a following. What attracts your patrons? ( JM): I think it’s the old school 30 cooking, nothing really fancy. I keep it like in the neighborhood. I’m well known for my Brier Hill pizza. My sauces and my soups – from wedding soup to chicken noodle to pasta fagioli – all homemade. I keep them traditional, just as close to my mother’s cooking as I can. Here we make calamari over linguini, an old family recipe. (LG): What’s your kitchen like? ( JM): Sarah Yazbek is my chef. She’s the backbone of my restaurant. What I don’t know, she knows. I’ve learned a lot from her and she cooks all my mother’s recipes. Sarah’s mother was a great Lebanese cook. We often run an Italian/ Lebanese night. People look forward to it. (LG): I see that your menu features Spinning Bowl Salad. What an unusual name for a menu item. There must be a story behind that. ( JM): There was a restaurant years ago on Belmont Avenue, the Twentieth Century. The Levy Brothers owned it then. I was at the Avalon Gardens, at the time. They taught us [there] how to mix the dressing for that. It’s a Jewish thing. You get your croutons, your lettuce and all your ingredients, and your special dressing and you mix the heck out of it. You fluff it up on a serving bowl and that’s your Spinning Bowl Salad. (LG): What are your most popular dishes? ( JM): My spaghetti and meatballs, my pizzas, my specialty chicken dishes ( Joey Chicken, chicken Florentine with Italian greens), a Thursdays-only lamb shank, and on Fridays our stuffed flounder, calamari marinara, shrimp scampi, and our lobster ravioli. On Saturdays, I run a steak and a pork chop special. Every night I run a different pasta special. I just picked some zucchini for tonight. It’ll have zucchini, fresh tomato and green onion in it. When I was a kid, we used to call it spring linguine. (LG): Your special menu for St. Joseph’s Day caught my attention. It reminded me a lot of the table my grandmother used to set for that holiday. Can you describe the dishes for that day? ( JM): We offer a selection of special homemade breads. I make ciabatta bread, an olive loaf and regular Italian bread. St. Joseph’s Day is basically a meatless holiday because it falls within Lent, though I keep a few meats for people who want them. I make a pasta dish called frittsules or fusilli, a twisted pasta. We serve the pasta with mollica, breadcrumbs fried with crushed red pepper. Along with the pasta, I serve homemade risotto balls that are filled with fennel and peas. They’re rolled, breaded, and fried. We serve an orange and fennel salad with this meal. For dessert this year, we offered cream puffs, St. Joseph’s pants (fried filled cookies) and zeppoles. (LG): What other holiday menus do you offer during the year? ( JM): At Easter, Sarah makes the falwoons, a Basilicata dialect word for pies filled with spinach, potatoes, pork, veal, and ricotta. You stuff them, fold them over and bake them. Other Italians call these savory Easter pies shaddone. I make the Easter bread. On Christmas Eve, we sell carry-out only, from 11 in the morning until 7 at night. (LG): There seems to be a restaurant revival ongoing in the Mahoning Valley. What do you think? ( JM): Yes, I see it. We went through some hard times a couple of years ago, but now we’re back. But, I’m worried because they’re laying off at the Vallourec mill, across from Brier Hill. (LG): Does Joè's rely on any nearby growers? Lately, there’s been a lot of interest in locally sourced food. ( JM): Yes, in the summer I do a lot of business with Mario Angiuli’s Farm. When we do the Brier Hill Italian Festival, my peppers and tomatoes come from him. (LG): Joè, Jimmy’s and Kravitz’s Deli, all of you are successful anchors for the Belmont Avenue business district in Liberty Township. All of you have been here for decades. Greater Youngstown has lost 2/3 of its population, yet these enterprises continue to flourish. ( JM): We’re called the poor part of Belmont Avenue. There’s a push to have us build much farther out on Belmont, but I could never see myself doing that because here I’m closer to my roots in Brier Hill. I do a lot of business with Jimmy’s Deli. I run out of breadcrumbs and he grinds some for me. They’re great people. Kravitz’s is important, too. (LG): You have a commitment to this area. Is there something special about the area or about the customer base that has made for such a long stay here? ( JM): A lot of people complain I’m not in Boardman. They say I have to move to Market Street or to Route 224. I don’t want that high rent. You’re buried before you pay the help when you go there. I can’t see myself out there. I do a lot of my business with customers from Niles, Liberty, Girard, Poland, and Boardman. (LG): Thanks so much for your time. It’s been great connecting with a restaurateur who keeps Brier Hill’s eating traditions alive. Joè Restaurant is located at 2921 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505, in Liberty Township. The eatery is housed in an eye-catching A-frame structure with a full bar and sit-down dining. For reservations and take out, call (330) 759-8890. Ben Lariccia, contributing writer LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Kids Corner Homework /Compito Learn Italian - Speak Italian Find the Italian word in the puzzle La carne (meat) La bistecca (steak) Il vitello (veal) La salsiccia (sausage) Il pollo (chicken) Il pesce (fish) Il formaggio (cheese) L’insalata (salad) La minestra (soup) La torta (pie) Il biscotto (cookie) L’uovo - (egg) La lattuga (lettuce) I piselli (peas) Il latte (milk) Il pomodoro (tomato) Il panino (sandwich) I legumi (legumes) Le verdure (vegetables) Il sugo (sauce) La frutta (fruit) Nonna Italian sayings and proverbs are among the richest sources of tradition and heritage and we can thank Nonna for her wisdom. Wine has always been an essential element of the Italian identity and to that end here's 'a 'cin cin' to the culture. Chi ha pane e vino sta meglio del suo vicino. He who has bread and wine is better off than his neighbor. Amici e vino vogliono essere vecchi. Friends and wine want to be old. Il vino fa dire la verità. Wine makes the truth come out. Ancient Latin standby - In vino veritas. In wine there is truth. L’acqua fa male e il vino fa cantare. Water makes you sick and wine makes you sing. Il vino fa ballare i vecchi. Wine makes the old people dance. Buon vino fa buon sangue. Good wine makes good blood. ( Toast in Italy: “Alla salute!” – “ To health.” Dove regna il vino non regna il silenzio. Where wine reigns, silence does not . LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Un canestro d’uva non fa vendemmia. A basket of grapes doesn’t make a harvest. Nella botte piccola c’è il vino buono. In the small barrel there is the good wine. Cu’ havi ‘na bona vigna, havi pani, vinu e ligna. (Sicilian dialect) He who has a good vineyard will have bread, wine and wood. (He can sell the wine and wood which is essential for f ire/heat) 31 Club Newsletters AIH Club Officers JULY 2016 David Vegh, President Gus Paolucci, Vice-President Bill Petrello, Treasurer Glenn Pizzuti, Secretary Carmen Rozzo, Boungiorno newsletter Club’s Multi-State Wine Tour a Huge Success Members and guests boarded the bus for New York and Pennsylvania for a full day at the wineries, distillery and brewery. On board, Dennis Rosa and Marty LaCava raffled off four cases of wines, chocolates and liquors. During our travel we watched original episodes of The Little Rascals, Our Gang and The Three Stooges. Lots of laughter even before any wine tastings. First stop was at Five & 20 Spirits and the Mazza Chautauqua Cellars located in Westfield, New York, which is owned and operated by the Mazza family. Robert and Kathie Mazza’s family roots are from the Calabria area in Italy with some roots also in Abruzzo. At the distillery/brewery we sampled a variety of whiskeys, specialty spirits, craft beers, liqueurs and wines. Everyone on the trip brought a variety of cheeses, fruits, veggies and snacks to share for lunch. These went well with the many samplings. Their bourbon whiskey and “Limoncello” was a huge hit with the tasters. Next stop was just twelve miles down the road to Mazza Vineyards located in North East Pennsylvania. Here we sampled 20 pours of premium and specialty wines. Their “cream sherry” won many awards. A sampling was proof. Final stop was at the historical wine cellar, South Shore Wine Company, located on Route 89 in North East, Pennsylvania. This is the first and oldest winery in Erie County. Here we were greeted by Kathie Mazza. She said Robert was at race car event in Pennsylvania. Kathie escorted us to the lower level where she gave us the history about the winery. The entrance opened up to a huge dome shaped stone structure. The structure was built in 1860 over a mound of dirt. Then the dirt was removed by hand. At the opposite side of the entrance she pointed out the beautiful stone archway. This was the entrance to the lower level wine tasting cellar. Here our group sampled another fleet of wines. At the completion of our sampling we were escorted upstairs to their banquet facility where we had a buffet dinner catered by Susan Pintea, Cali’s Caterers from Calamari’s Squid Row Restaurant in Erie Pennsylvania. The buffet dinner consisted of Chicken Marsala, pasta marinara, vegetable medley, salad, fresh fruit and all the trimmings and beverages. Our group provided the desserts. Kathie offered their “Limoncello” to go along with the desert. After a full day of tastings and dinner it was time for the return trip home. Robert, who goes by Bob, is also a race car driver. He drove back from his race to welcome and thank our group for visiting. Grazie della famiglia Mazza per la vostra ospitalità! Article Submitted by Gus Paolucci. Chairmen: Dennis Rosa, Co-chairmen, Rio DeGennaro and volunteers, Carol Rosa and Marty LaCava. Upcoming Events July 22nd is the Alta House Bocce Tournament August 5th is the annual golf outing at Erie Shores in Madison Joe Coe Vincent Culotta info @aihclub.com ASK US 32 Kenneth LaMonica Anthony Lombardo July Birthday Wishes: Joseph Longo Donald Patt David Petruziello Dominic Rufo Jr. FIND US CONNECT WIH US Tweet Us @AIHClub LIKE US www.aihclub.com Roy Umnazio membership @aihclub.com JOIN US LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters BARANELLO LODGE 10050 Shepard Road Macedonia, Ohio 44056 1936-2016 baranellolodge.com PRESIDENT Mark DiNardo baranellowomensclub.com Dedicated to preserving our heritage since 1936 2016 BL OFFICERS President * Mark DiNardo * Vice President Pat DiChiro Recording Secretary John Manocchio Treasurer John Colagiovanni Financial Secretary Mike Colagiovanni Sergeant At Arms * Mike Discenza* Trustees 3-Year Tony Velotta(W)(2014-16) 2-Year Tony Velotta(P)(2016-17) 1-Year Frank Camardo Joe Camardo Anthony DiNardo Tim Velotta Tony Velotta (C) Honorary Trustee Joe Tomaro Former President Davide Cotugno Honorary Consult Mario Manocchio(R) Building Committee Tony Velotta (W) Entert. Chpers. Joe Tomaro Tony Velotta(P) 2016 BWJA OFFICERS President Stella Bucciarelli Vice President Nancy Carriero Secretary Maria DiChiro Treasurer Susan Discenza Corresponding Sec. Marisa Cotugno Trustees Barbara Velotta Maria Iannetta Francesca Cotugno Honorary Trustee Maria Di Nardo Entert. Chpers. Christina Gualtieri Communion Mass and Breakfast Here we are once again at our annual Breakfast. This year mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Macedonia Ohio for our members. We had beautiful weather and great food prepared by Lodge President and also Chairman for this event Mark DiNardo with his team who deserves the gratitude for back to back years of volunteering their time to put together a wonderful breakfast of eggs, sausage, hash browns and the great mix of donuts especially the majority favorite apple fritters per the BWJA Honorary Trustee Maria DiNardo. The Team: Mark and Olga DiNardo, Anthony DiNardo, Armand and Maria DiNardo, Antoinette Carnavale, Sue Discenza, Christine Gualtieri, Barbara Velotta. During the year and recent years we have been upgrading a few overdue items on our club list of to do’s such as: new sound system, chairs and kitchen cabinetry. In response to the new upgrades during breakfast the BWJA Officers and members presented a check to the Mens club to help with and participate in our clubs GOLF OUTING & STAG PARTY: Saturday, July 2nd | 9:00 AM Chairmans: Joe Tomaro & Rob Velotta REGULAR MEETING: Friday, July 29th | 7:00 PM BL & BWJA FAMILY PICNIC: Sunday, August 7th | 1:00 PM REGULAR MEETING: Friday, August 26th | 7:00 PM Baranello Lodge on Facebook LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 continued growth. Stella Bucciarelli womens club president gave to Mark DiNardo mens club president a check for $3000.00. In preparation for all of our events for the year help was needed to clean up our club grounds. Help me give a big thank you to Pat DiChiro V.P. and clean up chairman, his team with Frank DeNigris donating the mulch, John Colagiovanni, John Manocchio, Anthony DiChiro. Article by Anthony DiNardo The annual Mass and breakfast, that the Baranello Lodge sponsors each year, was held on June 5th. The scholarship, given by the Lodge and the Women's Auxiliary, was presented to Jakob Kresja. He graduated this year from St. Vincent/St. Mary in Akron and will continue his studies at the University of Cincinnati this Fall, majoring in History. Jakob is well represented in the Baranello clubs by his grandparents, Antonio and Cristina Gualtieri, and his mother, Filomena. Jakob's family includes his parents, Jeff and Filomena Kresja, and younger siblings, Helena and Luka. Congratulations and best wishes in all your future endeavors, Jakob! Article by Stella Bucciarelli UPCOMING EVENTS OFFICERS MEETING: Wednesday, July 13th | 7:00 PM PRESIDENT Stella Bucciarelli Coming up for July: Baranello Lodge Golf Outing Gleneagles Golf Club Twinsburg, OH 44087 | Registration: 9am | First Tee-off: 9:30am Dinner to follow at: Baranello Lodge 10050 Shepard Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056 Here are the Birthdays: MEN (7/2) Antonio Palazzo (7/5) Berardino Discenza (7/7) Antonio Colagiovanni (7/10) Guglielmo Colagiovanni (7/14) Dean Carriero (7/16) Carmine Muttillo (7/19) Frank A. Nero (7/21) Roberto Discenza (7/21) Joseph Camardo (7/23)Patrick DiChiro (7/25) James Tomaro (7/29) Gabriele DeNigris WOMEN (7/6) Maria DiNardo (7/25) Filomena Krejsa (7/13) Natalie Buc (7/25) Barbara Velotta (7/22) Theresa Nero (7/30) Maria Tomaro (7/23) Cristina Gualtieri (7/31) Antoinette DiChiro (7/23) Maria Manera 33 Club Newsletters Casa Italia Foundation 6444 Pearl Road Unit 6F - Parma Hts., OH 44130 (216) 362-1230 – Fax (216) 676-5516 To promote Italian and American Culture In 1989, a small group of Italian-Americans desiring to preserve and perpetuate their Italian heritage formed the Casa Italia Foundation. On May 20, 1990, they registered with the State of Ohio as a non-profit organization. CLUB OFFICERS: Josephine Palumbo – President Margaret Montemarano – Vice President Angela Grossi /Brianna Gedeon – Secretary Carmelina DiFiore – Treasurer July Birthday! Buon Compleanno! MONTHLY MEETINGS: Held first Wednesday of every month, except July and August at 7:00 P.M. at Casa Italia Foundation 6444 Pearl Road Unit 6F. Parma Hts., Ohio 44130 Inauguration Of New Home Of Casa Italia Foundation MAY 22, 2016 What a beautiful sunny day we had! Big crowd of members, trustees and officers of Casa Italia Foundation. Father Arcangelo Manzi, did the blessing, and former Vice counselor Biago Parente, along with president Josephine Palumbo, did the cutting of the ribbon to the new location. Also, the mayor of Parms Hts. Michael P. Byrn made an appearance. There were many photos taken, and these are some of them! July 11 – John DiPietro July 19 – Maria Nunnari July 20 – Maria Ciavarella July 28 – Nino Silvestri Upcoming Events June 1 No Meeting July 31 Club annual picnic (Kennedy Park – Sylvia Drive) August No Meeting Miss Italia 2016-2017 Miss Italia will be held at Holy Trinity Church in North Royalton on October 22, 2016. If you would like to know more information contact Angela Grossi, the current Miss Italia, and chairperson @ (440)465-7283 or Brianna, co chairperson, and former Miss Italia @ (216)534-8358. Italian Language Classes No Classes! – Will resume in September! Contributing writers: Josephine Palumbo • Margaret Montemarano • Rita Montemarano SIAMO UNA SQUADRA. WWW.CASAITALIAFOUNDATION.COM 34 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation Mission Statement Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (LIRC) is a non-profit community development organization comprised of concerned residents, business owners, members of long standing neighborhood institutions and other individuals. The organization was created to facilitate appropriate economic development, eliminate blight & deterioration, guard against future deterioration and protect and preserve the cultural essence of the Little Italy Community. www.clevelandlittleitaly.com | 216-791-4907 Little Italy Redevelopment Officers and Directors Dan Brennan, President Mary Ann Makee, Vice President Jim Bindas, Treasurer Paulette Colarochio, Secretary Raymond Kristosik, Executive Director Julius Ciaccia Sue Cahn Claudia DeBartolo Bill Edwards Jim Fischer Robert Fatica Tricia Kaman Tony Kellers Mike Lalich Deanna Palermo Scott Phillips David Schwartz Joe Sidari Lynn Singer Terri Sobnosky Save the Date: Feast of the Assumption August 12-15th Procession August 15th 11:00AM Mayfeild Retail Space Available 12018 Mayfield Road (45oo Sq. Feet) For more information call Hanna Commercial Real Estate | 216-861-7200 TOLI BEFORE AND AFTER Ex-Officio Joe Marinucci Fr. Joseph Previte Commander Patrick Stephens July Meetings Design Meeting July 12th, 6:00pm Merchant Meeting July 20th, 8:30pm Board Meeting July 26th, 6:00pm VALET PARKING Available Thursday through Sunday This service is for all patrons visiting any one of our 60 neighborhood Businesses. Multiple drop-off sites along Mayfield Road make it very easy and convenient to use. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 STOREFRONT RENOVATION PROGRAM The mission of the City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Program is to revitalize, support, and promote the City’s neighborhood commercial retail districts. Working towards this mission, the Storefront Program offers financial incentives combined with free City design assistance to applicants considering an exterior rehabilitation of a commercial structure. To better meet these objectives, the City has partnered with Little Italy Redevelopment to implement the program in the Little Italy Neighborhood. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LIRC @ 216-791-4907 35 Club Newsletters Newsletter [email protected] or 440-888-1664 July 2016 2016 Club Officers NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION President: Tony Terrigno Vice President: Domenico Di Franco Treasurer: Tito Antonelli Financial Secretary: Enzo Di Loreto Recording Secretary: Goffredo Di Fiore Parliamentarian: Mario Mancini Sergeant At Arms: Raimondo Di Franco Sergeant At Arms: Nino Settanni 1 Year Trustee: Domenico Romanello 2 Year Trustee: Tony Di Fiore 3 Year Trustee: Ben Gentile We are always accepting new members. Stop by or call for more information @ 440-888-1664. Members’ General Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 8pm. 13th Annual Golf Extravaganza – July 31st Friday Night Dinner with “LIVE ENTERTAINMENT“ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.homefamilyclub.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2016 Women’s Auxiliary Officers President: Sandi Zaccardelli Vice President: Phyllis Rosewell Recording Secretary: Laura Pajestka Deputy Recording Secretary: Terri Hayslip Treasurer: Connie Pavia Sergeant At Arms: Domenica Cozza For membership information, please call Sandi Zaccardelli at 216-990-2122 or Laura Pajestka at 440-655-8540. Women’s Auxiliary Meetings are held at the HFC on the first Monday of every month at 7:30pm. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bocce League Information Our Summer Bocce League is underway. Men’s “B” League play on Monday nights, Men’s “A” League play on Tuesday nights, Women’s League play on Wednesday nights. 36 It’s not too late if you still want to be part of our annual golf outing coming up on July 31st. This year, our event will take place at Briarwood Golf Course. Shotgun start will be at 9:00am. A $90 donation per golfer will include a cart, lunch, steak dinner, prizes, and more. There will also be a hole-in-one-contest. Would you like to sponsor a hole? Please contact Chairmen Tony Terrigno 440-342-1027, Mike Terrigno 440-773-4619, or ask any Board Member for tickets and more info. Briarwood is located at 2737 Edgerton Road in Broadview Heights. 12th Annual International Festival: August 18th – 21st Open to the public 6-8pm Cost: Adults - $16, Ages 6-12 - $8, Ages 5 & Under - FREE Cash Bar - We now accept Visa/MasterCard/Discover/Debit Cards Bring your family and friends. Call ahead to reserve tables for larger groups. Italian Party/Event Center Info *Weddings*Social Events* *Corporate*Baptisms*Non-Profit* *Bridal/Baby Showers*Anniversaries* Mark your calendars now… The 12th Annual International Festival (St. John Bosco Church and HFC) is right around the corner. Festival Hours: Thursday, August 18th – 6pm-10pm; Friday, August 19th – 6pm-11pm; Saturday, August 20th – 5pm-11pm; Sunday, August 21st – 2pm- 9pm. Entertainment Line-up: Thursday-ReBeats 7pm-9:30pm; Friday-Cavalieri Reale 7:30pm-10pm; Saturday-Tony Quarles & The Discovery Band 7pm-10pm; Sunday-New Barleycorn 2pm-5pm & Shout 6:30pm-9pm. ***FRIDAY NIGHT-FIREWORKS @ DUSK - RAIN OR SHINE*** Check your local newspaper for more details. You can dine-in at our Italian Villa where we will be serving dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will also be selling our famous homemade fried dough, pizza, cavatelli, sausage, and meatball sandwiches. Don’t miss out on the free parking, live music, rides, games, and fun for the entire family. If you are interested in helping out, we are always looking for volunteers to work during the festival. There will be a sign-up sheet located at the bar inside the club. Please see one of the Board members for more information. Buffet-Styled Banquets Starting at $24.95 Sit-Down Plate Style Starting at $27.95 For more information, hall availability, or to book your event, please contact us by phone @ 440-888-1664 or email @ [email protected] www.homefamilyclub.com July 31st Annual Golf Outing *August 18th – 21st International Festival* *Please note the date change for the International Festival* More information to follow in next month’s issue. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters Our Goal IAB Club A Non-Profit Organization established for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. In its 88th year, the goal of the Italian American Brotherhood Club is to remain dedicated to the support, planning development and contribution to the needs of approved charitable organizations, whose good works and deeds align with ours OFFICES LOCATED AT: 12501 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland OH, 44106 Office: 216.421.1155 Fax: 216.421.1155 Email: [email protected] Ray Guarino President Frank DiMarco First Vice President Monthly Wednesday Dinner Club Officers Chuck LoPresti Recording Secretary Trustees Michael Frisina John Gill Lou Gillombardo Bob Guarino Enzo Maddalena Joey Sidari Phil Talarico Milo Valenti COME DINE WITH US! The Board of Directors of the IAB host a monthly Wednesday night dinner at the club. Cost: $30 for members and their guests. We recommend reservations. Call the IAB Club! Time: Cocktails - 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Parking available at Holy Rosary Church Appetizer, Main Dish, Soup, Salad, Pasta, Side Dish, Dessert, Coffee & Wine. Wednesday, July 13th July 2016 - A Monthly Publication With God, All Things Are Possible Valerio Iorio (of Valerio’s Ristorante) to Cook for IAB’s July Dinner Born in Italy, Valerio Iorio moved his family to the States in 1995. With him, he would also bring his background and expertise in Florentine cuisine. Valerio credits Florence for his mastering of the culinary arts. Growing up in Florence, Iorio attended and was trained in culinary school, and was later inspired to open up his own Italian, authentic restaurant in the States. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Valerio’s Restaurant brings customers craving a taste of Italy in this historic district of Cleveland. Soon to celebrate its 20 years in business, Valerio’s is two decades worth of a testament of dedication to the art and antiquity of Italian cuisine. As chef and owner, Iorio has successfully brought Judge Dick Ambrose to be July IAB Guest Speaker We’re very pleased and proud to have his honor Richard J. (Dick) Ambrose be our speaker at the July 13th monthly dinner at the IAB Club. Dick has had a stellar career both on and off the bench. A New Rochelle, NY native, Ambrose was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1975 after graduating the University of Virginia with first team All ACC Honors his Junior and Senior years. He played his entire NFL career of nine years with the Browns. The fans lovingly named him Bam Bam after the ferocious physicality of his tackling. He led the team in tackles from 1977-1981. He was part of the team known as the Kardiac Kids Ambrose began his legal studies while still playing for the Browns, graduating magna cum laude from Cleveland Marshall Collage of Law. He became an attorney and has been a judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas since 2004. la cucina italiana to Cleveland’s dynamic food scene, without disappointment. Pictured with Valerio is his lovely daughter Manuela. Call Ray Guarino at 216-403-8570 for reservations or go to our website and pay online. Hope to see you there! ITALIAN AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD GOLF OUTING Date: Join us at Pleasant Hill Golf Course, 13461 Aquilla Road, Chardon Ohio, to support our charitable giving. 18 holes of golf + cart, scramble format. Beer and refreshments on course. Hole in one prizes, Closest to the pin prize and much more. $125.00 per golfer INCLUDES GOLF, LUNCH, DINNER, OPEN BAR & PRIZES Longest Drive Closest to the Pin felice giorno dell'indipendenza (Dinner Only $50.00) Hole In One SCHEDULE 10:00 AM IAB Killer Brunch & Registration 12:00 NOON Shotgun Start 6:00 PM Steak Dinner and all the trimmings Italian American Brotherhood Club Phone: 216-421-1155 12501 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Chairman Phil Talarico, phone 440-317-0590. email [email protected] CALL OR EMAIL PHIL TO SPONSOR A HOLE! PRICE IS $100. Committee Phil Talarico, Michael Frisina, Lou Gillombardo, Ray Guarino, Joe Birli, Paul Jonke, Francine Tate LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 37 Club Newsletters Students Honored at Brunch Literature and Language Awards for Students of Italian Heritage 3659 Green Road, Suite 124 Beachwood OH 44122 July 2016 Connie Sancetta, President Charlie Manno, Vice-President Our Sponsors! • Americans of Italian Heritage • Solon Italian Club • Italian American Brotherhood Club • Southwest Italian-American Club • Wickliffe Italian-American Club • Kalena Club of Cleveland • The Spitalieri Family • Antoinette Chiudioni Carpenter 38 As has become our tradition, officers of IACF sponsored a luncheon ceremony to honor students who received awards for their essays at various schools. Officers contributed all of the costs for this event, so that the IACF treasury can be preserved for awards as much as possible. Early June is a very busy time, and only six students with their families were able to attend, along with various supporters of IACF. The lasagna cooked by Gio DiLalla was, as always, superb, as were the sausage and peppers from Peter Apicella and the desserts from Melissa Fini-Sanson. Charlie Manno provided the water and soda-pop, and bread for all. Jack and Vicki Thomas were there to help with tablesetting and -clearing, as well as reserving the room at the Highland Heights Community Center. And proud grandmother Bibiana Fatica showed up with a large platter of pizzelle. After the meal, all students were introduced and applauded for their accomplishments. Joseph Westover, first place senior at Pedua Franciscan High School, received the Mario Chiudioni award for the best essay of all those submitted, after which he read us his essay, which will be published in the August issue. Alexis Hill, first place sophomore from Solon High School, then gave us portions of her essay on discovering her family’s story. The group photo shows Elizabeth Brassell (1st Senior, Wickliffe) and IACF president Connie Sancetta in the front row; standing from left are Joseph Westover (1st Senior Padua Franciscan), Andrea Melaragno (1st Sophomore, Mayfield), Lexi Minadeo (Honorable Mention Sophomore, Mayfield), Alexis Hill (1st Sophomore, Solon) and Anthony Polizzi (Honorable Mention Junior, Padua). Photo of people seated at a table includes members of the Minadeo family, while the serving line features Jack Thomas, Jerry Polizzi, and Gio DiLalla. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters President: Giovanni Catalano 1st Vice President: Kay Corsaro 2nd Vice President: David Young Treasurer: Teresa Cornacchione Secretary: Virginia Cruickshank Sergeant-at-Arms: Kay Corsaro Trustees: Roseanne Henderson Mission/Vision Statement The Italian Community of Akron, Inc. (Ohio), Le Radici' wants to reach the entire Italian-American community and all those who love Italy. The main objective of our association is to organize and promote activities with the purpose of introducing to the Italian community the different facets of the Italian culture. This is why 'Le Radici' targets the whole community with no distinction of regional origin or age group. One of our most ambitious projects involves the construction of an Italian cultural center where various cultural and recreational activities would take place. Such a center would include an Italian library, classes for teaching the Italian language, a hall for theatrical shows, a museum, an indoor bocce court, an outdoor soccer field and tennis courts. Marie Chiarappa 'Le Radici' e' un'organizzazione che si propone alla Comunita' Italo Americana e di tutti coloro che amano L'Italia. L'obbiettivo primario e' quello di intraprendere iniziative di vario carattere che possono portare la comunita' a contatto con le molte espressioni della cultura e tradizione Italiana. Uno degli obbietivvi piu' ambiziosi riguarda la costruzione in questa zona di un Centro Culturale Italiano che potra' ospitare manifestazioni culturali e ricreativi. Domenic Cornacchione Parliamentarian: Sarah DiLullo FROM OUR PRESIDENT On behalf of Le Radici, I would like to congratulate three university students who reside in Ohio will participate in the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses-paid educational and cultural initiative that sends Italian American students to Italy. The students are: Kelsey Bonacci of Akron; Marisa Formica of Solon; and Dominic Muccio of Bay Village. Sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the tour will visit Italy’s Piemonte region, NIAF’s 2016 Region of Honor, from June 9 to June 23. For the fourth consecutive year, participants will give back to the Italian community. This year, the students will work with school children under the care of the Salesians of Don Bosco at the Mother House, known as Valdocco, in the city of Torino. This NIAF travel program’s benefactor is a member of the Occhienna family, the mother of Saint Don Bosco. Ambassador Peter F. Secchia’s father is a descendent of the Occhienna family. “The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program affords these young adults an incredible opportunity to further understand the historical significance of Italy and its many contributions to the United States and to the world. The bond these students forge with each other and with Italy will increase their interest in preserving their shared heritage,” said Anita Bevacqua McBride, co-chair of the Foundation’s scholarships and grants committee. “We are so proud that we are able to offer such a program to young Italian American students. This cornerstone program of the Foundation will strengthen their understanding of their rich culture as they experience the land of their ancestors for the very first time in their lives,” said Gabriella Mileti, NIAF director of programs. Giovanni Catalano, President of Le Radici GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The next meeting of Le Radici will be on Aug 2 2016 at 7:00 PM. 3411 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Falls , Ohio. NO MEETING IN JULY 2016 Event Schedule Friday : The Michael Weber Show (Rock & Blues) The Spazmatics (80s New Wave) Gli Italiani In The Sticks (Country) Mike Trecaso (Accordion) Italian Choral Group Tuscan Trio Morra Serenaders (Journey Tribute) Saturday: Zumbathon The Moonlight The Stingers (Jazz) Mo Andrews E5C4P3 The Julie Holiday Band Pino Marelli Julie Crookston Pino Marelli Melanie Goerlitz Sunday 11:00 AM Catholic Mass Moonlight Serenaders , Dom and Russ Julie Crookston (Soprano Teo Ricciardella (Tenor) Gene Fiocca Band Silver Creek Duo Hard 2 Handle (Country, Rock, Blues) Midway : Mike Trecaso (Accordion) Italian Choral Group, Pignatta Bocce Time to be determined "The Italian Connection". Listen to "The Italian Connection"on 96.1 fm WCFI . Two hours of the very finest, most current of Italian-oriented music, cultural, religious, news and public-service programming in a bi-lingual format. Sundays starting May 1st - from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm sponsored by Festa Italiana of CF & Le Radici http://wcfi.listen2myradio.com La Cucina Delle Radici Recipes by the members and Friends of Le Radici. Akron OH. MINI RIGATONI WITH FRESH VEGETABLES By: DORA RAYMOND JULY 15 -16 -17 INGREDIENTS 3 T. OLIVE OIL 1 1/2 TSP. SALT 1 LG. ONION, SLICED 1/2 TSP. DRIED ITALIAN SEASONING 1 LB ZUCCHINI, DICED 1/2 TSP. RED-PEPPER FLAKES 1 LB. YELLOW SQUASH, DICED 3 T. TOMATO PASTE 1 1/2 LBS. FRESH TOMATOES, 1 LB. DRID MINI RIGATONI SEEDED AND CHOPPED 1/4 LB. RICOTTA SALATA 3 CLOVES OF GARLIC, CHOPPED DIRECTIONS: HEAT OIL IN LARGE SKILLET OVER FOLLOWING PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. ADD ONION; DRAIN, RESERVING 2 CUPS OF LIQUID. SAUTE 5 MINUTES OR UNTIL SOFTENED. TOSS DRAINED PASTA WITH VEGETABLES. ADD ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH; SAUTE 10 SHRED RICOTTA SALATA; STIR INTO MINUTES. ADD TOMATOES, GARLIC, SALT, PASTA. ADD 1 TO 2 CUPS RESERVED LIQUID ITALIAN SEASONING, PEPPER FLAKES AND TO PASTA TO MOISTEN AND MAKE A TOMATO PASTE; COOK 5 MINUTES. WHILE LITTLE SAUCE. SERVE WITH ADDITIONAL SAUCE IS COOKING, PREPARE RIGATONI RICOTTA ON TOP. MAKES 6 SERVINGS Visit our website: WWW.LERADICI.ORG for further information. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 39 Club Newsletters July 2016 The Italian Sons and Daughters of America is one of the three largest Italian American Fraternal Associations in the United States and the largest in the state of Ohio with ten lodges in Cuyahoga County. The ISDA sponsors numerous social, cultural and charitable events including the Columbus Day Parade, the Debutante Ball, bocce and bowling leagues. For more information contact Basil Russo at 440-461-8500. National President Hon. Basil M. Russo National Vice President Marie Frank National Counsellors: Josephine (Fifi) Brescia Josephine Capretta William D'Amico Joseph Frank Norman Lakatos Honorary National Counsellors: Mary Colonna Dominic Sidari National Representatives: Roger Beyer Elaine Corello Rose Marie D'Amico Linda Lakatos Phyllis Lopardo Evelyn Pipoly Deputies: Judy Adam Anne Cicora Mary Ferrante Lou Kish Nicholas Marconi In Memory of Mary Colonna In June the ISDA lost a very important member. At her Ritual Marie Frank, our National Vice President, described Mary as a “pioneer” in the ISDA. She joined over 50 years ago with her husband, Chester. She served on the Board of the Fraternal Association in Pittsburg, as a National Officer in the Cleveland District for over 40 years, as President of Victory Lodge until its merger with Hillcrest, and on the Board of the Villa Serena. Her special project that has meant so much to Cleveland was Operation Shoe Box at the Little Sisters of the Poor. “She was a wonderful mentor to many and her vitality, dedication and energy will remain forever as an example of what a true ISDA member should be.” Debutante Ball The Deb Ball will be held at Executive Caterers on Sunday, July 31st. All are welcome to attend this spectacularly beautiful event and tickets for the dinner are $65. You don’t need to have a debutante in the Ball to attend. Your Lodge President will have tickets or you may call Elaine Corello at 330-562- 6945 and she’ll make sure you have a seat for this spectacular event. Consider bringing your younger daughters and granddaughters so they can experience the beauty of the event without the pressure. They’ll need no convincing when the next Ball comes around! The Old Fashion Italian Picnic is on Sunday, July 24th at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club. The venue is under cover so we go on rain or shine, but over the years it has been mostly sunshine and blues skies. All of the Lodge Presidents have tickets for sale. Adults are $9 and children under 10 are free. The gates open at 10 a.m. and bocce will start shortly after. Mass, which will be celebrated by Father Micelli, is not until 1 p.m. so you can plan your arrival accordingly. The Honoree Program is scheduled to begin at 3:30. Dinner will be served soon after the program. It is time to get your bocce team into the bocce challenge so start practicing. There are no cash prizes, just bragging rights for a year and your picture in the paper, but it is lots of fun! Everyone attending the picnic is welcome to participate in the tournament. Please contact Bill D’Amico at 440-331-4464 to get your team registered. The games begin at 10:00 a.m. The grand prize in the raffle this year is $400. The winner need not be present to win. Your Lodge President should also have those tickets available for sale. More can be purchased the day of the picnic. See you there!! Old Fashion Italian Picnic Columbus Day Parade 40 It is never too soon to start thinking about the Columbus Day Parade. If you need a registration form to enter a unit or know a group you think should be invited to participate please contact Judy Adam at [email protected] for additional information. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters 29101 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe Ohio 44092 - www.clubmolisani.com July Club Officers Mario Ferrito President Vice President Adelio DiFranco Treasurer Chuck Giomuso Secretary Wayne Farinacci Sergeant at Arms Victor Melaragno Board of Directors Robert Campellone Aldino DiFranco Alessio DiFranco Michael Frabotta Valerio Frabotta Anthony Ianiro 2016 To: What: When: Where: Golf Enthusiasts & Friends Of Club Molisani Club Molisani Golf Outing Saturday July 30th, 2016 - 11:30 Check-in & Lunch - 12:30pm Shotgun St. Denis Golf Club - 10660 Chardon Rd, Chardon, Ohio 44024 The format will be a Chance to win a shotgun four-person Chevy! From scramble beginning at PAT O’BRIEN 12:30PM sharp. Chevrolet! Please reserve your foursome by July 23rd, 2016. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Joe Pilla **ATTENTION!** Ÿ Ÿ July meeting - Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM with dinner following immediately afterwards. Dinner $10.00 Members, if you have anything that you would like published in LaGazzetta relating to the club and its members, please submit it to board member Anthony Ianiro by emailing him at [email protected]. All submissions must be received by the 12th of every month for the following months issue. Ÿ La Gazzetta is available at the Club... Get informed about Club Molisani! Ÿ Visit our website for more info. Book Your Event at Club Molisani! Contact Brittany Giomuso For Details and Pricing 440 759-2147 Open Mark Your Calendars! Event Coordinator Valerio Frabotta - 216 346-1954 Golf Course Director John Clapacs - 216 382-0044 Visit Website For More Information. Dinner and Hall Director Aldino DiFranco - 440 667-9200 Games Director Steve Ferrante - 440 773-5539 Marketing Anthony Ianiro - 216 440-8669 (Send Logos for Corporate Sponsorship to [email protected]) Outing Moderator John Kupinski - 440 220-2932 Come & Enjoy the Day With Friends! Financial Secretary Joe Pilla - 216 409-9560 Hole Sponsorship Director Chris Superior - 440 477-6006 18 Holes With Cart. Refreshments, Cocktails, Ice Cream, Fruit and Lunch On The Course Included. Dinner Will Be At Club Molisani Following Golf. Pig Roast, Pizza, Dinner Buffet & Bar Included. Door Prizes, Team & Individual Prizes! Skins/Skills Games ($40/Team). Saturday, September 17th, 2016 Italian Clambake Classic 5th Annual Basic Clambake Includes: (Check Back for Pricing) One Dozen Middle Neck Clams • ½ Baked Fresh Chicken • Ear of Sweet Corn • Sweet Potato • Coleslaw • Roll & Butter • Butter for Clams • New England Clam Chowder Beer, Wine & Wash (From 4 - 9PM) Option 2 12 oz Steak & Basic Clambake no Chicken Option 3 2 - 5-6oz Lobster & Basic Clambake no Chicken Additional Dozen of Clams - $ At Club Molisani! Doors Open 4:00PM & Event Ends at ??? (Beer, Wine & Wash ends at 9). Chowder at 5, Bake at 6. Contact: Joe Pilla - 216 409-9560 Valerio Frabotta- 216 346-1954 [email protected] Pre-Orders Only! Deadline Thursday, Sept. 15th. Limited seating so contact us today! College Football - Watch OSU take on Oklahoma on 4 HD TV’s & Wall Projection TV - Bocce in Doors! (Wear proper footwear please, i.e tennis shoes, flip flops, boat shoes - non marking), Beer, Wine & Wash Free, Cash Bar on Drinks Appetizers, Pasta, Bocce! (4-9PM) Great Trap Shoot! More Exciting Photos from 2016! Member recommendation required for rental. General Meeting Dates All Meetings Are Held at Club Molisani July 19th August 18th Sept 13th WE LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 41 Club Newsletters Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation Newsletter • July BASIC ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES NOW OFFERED AGAIN AT WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN CLEVELAND 2016 FAMILY MASS AND PICNIC $15,000 for Smiles with Style. This year’s beneficiary is College Now, which works to increasecollege attainment through advising, The NOIA Family Mass and Picnic will be financial aid, counseling and scholarships. Sunday Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Four sponsorship levels are available: Carmel at 6928 Detroit Ave. in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland. The picnic Four sponsorship levels are available: Thanks to the overwhelming success of the will include music, a pizza oven and activities Double Eagle first round of classes held between April and for kids. Please contact Angie at aspitalieri@ This $3,000 level includes a foursome of golf, for reservations. June 2016, the Western Reserve Historical noiafoundation.com tournament favors for each player, lunch, Society is pleased to offer, again, a series of beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The sponsor Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 Italian Language receives recognition at a selected hole; in all classes, taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker marketing materials and during the event. Thursday, August 25 of Italian with many years of teaching experience ($1500 tax deduction) Starting at 5pm at the Alta House at all levels in several local Universities. Eagle 12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland The 8-week, 90 minute Saturday morning This $1,500 sponsorship includes a foursome of The formidable Team Frabotta will defend golf, a tournament favor for each player, lunch, courses are designed for individuals with no previous knowledge of Italian, or for those who their NOIA championship title this summer beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The sponsor were exposed to the Italian spoken language but at Bocce Night at the Alta House. While some also receives recognition at a selected hole. (No are in need of studying or reviewing the basic members are quietly planning an upset, everyone tax deduction is available) is welcome to join the party, whether or not they grammatical structures. It is intended to give Birdie basic skills in reading, listening and speaking, plan to play. The four members of the winning A $500 sponsorship includes your company with a focus on developing comprehension team in the single-elimination tournament each logo on a hole. ($500 tax deduction) and communication skills. The fundamental will receive a gift certificate to a fine restaurant in Par elements of grammar, phonetics and syntax will Little Italy. Bocce beginners are welcome to try A $400 individual player level includes 18 holes, be introduced by using a functional situation their hand at the popular Italian game that dates a tournament favor, lunch, beverages and heavy approach. A part of each lesson will be dedicated back to ancient Rome. Teams fill up fast, so contact hors d’oeuvres. ($25 tax deduction) to real situation exercises, grammar drills Angie to reserve your spot. The action begins at 5 and consolidation of the material, deepening p.m. Thursday Aug. 25, and the cost is only $30. To reserve a spot or secure a sponsorship, of concepts through cultural readings, email Angie at [email protected] conversations, role games, listening, and reading It’s thattime of year again. Please look for exercises. No matter what the motivation is – your renewal packets in the mail at the endof the personal interest, upcoming travels or researching your genealogy - learning Italian will make month. This year’s renewal provides the option any experience much more fun and engaging! of direct deposit and payment schedules. If you This year’s silent auction will be available have questions, please contact Angie. As a special to all members, including those who cannot DATES & TIMES: Beginner 1: Saturdays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 29, 2016, thank you for renewing your membership we will participate in the golf outing. A listing of all mail 2016- 2017calendars. This year’s calendar auction items will be emailed in mid-July, allowing 10 - 11:30 a.m. Beginner 2: Saturdays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 29, 2016, features our Italian neighborhoods and many members to submit email bids before the outing. four members. You will not be disappointed. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Thanks to everyone who has already donated COST: $120.00 To register by phone, please to the auction. We have some incredible items, contact Sara Gross, WRHS Education and and we are looking forward to building on that NOIA is seeking members to join several great start. Donations last year included golf Public Programs Coordinator, at 216.721.5722 committees for upcoming Fiscal year. rounds and time share stays, but we greatly ext.1502. Committees that will soon have vacancies appreciate any donation from you or your LOCATION: Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH include Finance, Membership and Perpetuation company. All donations are tax deductible. of Our Culture. Anyone interested in learning To donate contact Danielle Szabo at Danielle. 44106. Parking is not included. Please check more, please see our website or contact Angie. [email protected] or call (440) 725-1741. WRHS website (www.wrhs.org) for parking rates. There is free parking on the weekend at Thanks again for your support. the meters. We look forward to seeing you at SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Italian Canterbury and supporting a great cause. Grammar (Quickstudy: Academic) by Inc. BarCharts; Italian Verb Conjugation Card The 11th Annual NOIA Golf Outing has (Foreign Language Verb Conjugation Cards) by been set for Monday, July 25 at Canterbury Marcel Danesi. Both available on Amazon. Country Club. Last year we raised BOCCE NIGHT AT THE ALTA HOUSE RENEWALS GOLF OUTING SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEES 2016 GOLF OUTING AT CANTERBURY COUNTRY CLUB Visit our website, www.noiafoundation.com, for event listings and to pay your dues online! 42 LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters Celebrating, Supporting & Enjoying the Treasures of the Vatican Museums The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is a select group of people dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the vast and unique collection of art contained in the Vatican Museums. Lorraine Dodero, Ohio Chapter Chairman & Executive Director • Denise Jasko, Administrative Coordinator P.O. Box 241487, Cleveland, Ohio 44124 • (440) 498-1300 [email protected] • vaticanpatronsohio.org LETTER FROM THE CHAIR UPCOMING EVENTS Dear Patrons and Friends, We have some exciting events coming up this summer and Fall for our Patron Members and friends, check out our website or newsletter for all the details. Museum of Divine Statues (8/3/16) Annual Fall Clambake (9/16) Patrons Holiday Party (12/16) Our biannual trip to Rome, the Vatican and Sicily, taking place on September 26th through October, 5th 2016 is quickly selling out. Sales began a few months ago, but we still have spaces available, so please consider joining us this fall! Check out our website for updates on upcoming Patrons events vaticanpatronsohio.org Lorraine Dodero Chairman Patrons Cocktail Reception Patron members and friends met at Hyde Park Steakhouse for an informative cocktail reception to learn about the Ohio Chapters upcoming trip to Rome and Sicily. Ms. Jean Chase from Corporate Travel along with her colleague, Ms. Erin Doyle, presented an enlightening and entertaining presentation outlining the wonderful itinerary that has been prepared for our Ohio Members. An informative question and answer segment followed the presentation and afterwards all who attended enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ouevres prepared by Hyde Park’s talented chefs. Jean Chase, Erin Doyle Fran DiBlasi, Denise Jasko, Susan Clausen, Toni Hadad James Micale, Carolyn Mandato Come Travel With Us! Every other year we are pleased to invite you to be a part of an amazing trip to Bella Italia via the Vatican Museums! On this year’s tour we will visit two of Italy’s most captivating locations- Rome and Sicily – September 26th thru October 5th 2016, where you will experience a cultural feast of art and the finest of food and wine, all with our fellow Patrons. Call 440-498-1300 ext. 102 for more information. 10 day tour includes 8 nights accomodations – 4 nights in Rome, 4 nights in Sicily Continental breakfast daily 3 receptions, including welcome cocktail reception, a reception at the U.S. Ambassor, Patrons Gala reception in the Vatican Museums 5 dinners with wine Exclusive tour through the Vatican Restoration Labs,Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel Roundtrip flights from Rome to Catania Tour Escort while in Italy And much more Buon Compleanno! The Ohio Chapter would like to wish the following members a very Happy Birthday! May God bless you with good health and much happiness. (7/6) Ronald Razek (7/13) Angie Spitalieri (7/14) Karen Liptak (7/14) Dr. Melodie Morgan Minott (7/15) Fr. Mark Haydu LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 (7/21) Martha LaGuardia (7/24) James Micale (7/25) William Schult (7/27) Margaret Colombo (7/28) Lorraine Dodero (7/28) Denise Jasko (7/31) Mark Cotleur (7/31) Joseph Horvath 43 Club Newsletters RIONERO SANNITICO RECREATIONAL CLUB Cleveland, Ohio Email: [email protected] July 2016 Website: http://sites.google.com/site/rionerosanniticoclub/home Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RioneroSanniticoClub The Rionero Sannitico Recreational Club was organized on March 19, 1937 by a group of former Rioneresi residing in Cleveland, Ohio. The Club’s mission is to sponsor activities to benefit its members and charitable organizations to further share and enhance our Italian heritage. 2016 CLUB OFFICERS President Mario Fioritto Vice President Aldino DiFranco Financial Secretary Steve Ferrante Treasurer Tito Antonelli Corr. Secretary Anthony DiFiore Sergeant-at-Arms Daniele DiFranco Counselors Tony Bruno Dante DiFiore Trustees Bob Campellone Anthony Marotta Club News & Events The annual Scampagnata will be held on Sunday, September18th at Highland Heights Community Park at 5827 Wilson Mills Road. We will once again utilize the Park Barn Pavilion (towards the back of the park). Members and their spouse/guest will be free and additional guests can purchase tickets for $25 each (children 10 and under are free). We also ask each member to bring a dessert to share. More details will follow later this summer. As a reminder work continues on installing display cases and pictures in the Rionero Sannitico Room at Club Molisani. Please contact Anthony DiFiore or Anthony Ianiro if you have any ideas or items to donate. During Jeff Di Fiore’s last visit to Italy in 2001 he walked the streets of his childhood taking over 200 pictures. He posted 25 of them on Google Maps as points of interest for Rionero Sannitico. In the past 15 years there have been over 50,000 views of the pictures, a new record for Google Maps. The pictures can be viewed via the following link: https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116299931672437631301/place/ChIJdf GtRVN4MBMRe38iHDyLAeo/@41.7123333,14.1399059,16z/data=!4m6!1m5! 8m4!1e2!2s116299931672437631301!3m1!1e1 The Club would like to congratulate Jeff on this impressive accomplishment. Club members are reminded to contact Club Corresponding Secretary Anthony DiFiore or Club Trustee Anthony Marotta with any announcements or news that they would like mentioned in La Gazzetta. Upcoming Events September 11 Club Meeting Dinner served for each meeting @ 2 PM immediately followed by the meeting Club Meetings held at: Club Molisani 29101 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, OH 44092 • September 18 Scampagnata held at: Highland Heights Park (Park Barn Pavilion) 5827 Wilson Mills Road • October 2 La Festa di Vernale held at: Club Molisani 29101 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, OH 44092 July Birthdays Buon Compleanno to the following members in July: 44 Adelio Coletta (July 1st) Joe Carlone (July 5th) Nino Silvestro (July 28th) LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters Newsletter MIKE DICARRO IS SOLON ITALIAN CLUB "MAN OF THE YEAR" Mike DiCarro was unanimously selected as the 2016 Solon Italian Club "Man of the Year" by a vote of the past recipients of the award, recently. Mike is the current Treasurer of the Solon Italian Club and a member of the organization since 2001. “Mike has become one of the ‘go to’ guys in the club. When he stepped in as treasurer he inherited a clean, wellorganized assignment but he took it to another level. He took it upon himself to create reports and projections that have been tremendously valuable to the board in our decision making,” says Solon Italian Club President Dennis Castiglione. Mike has been an active, impactful member of the organization since he first joined. His enthusiasm and proactive efforts are Mike DiCarro (right) receives his Man appreciated and acknowledged with this of the Year award from 2015 MOY Carl prestigious honor. “It’s just who Mike is… Pannetti he cares a ton about the club and it shows in everything he does. He’s also a major recruiter for us. If you’re Italian American and you live in a 50 mile radius of Solon…and Mike knows you – chances are he’ll be ‘selling’ you on joining the club. That’s Mike,” add Castiglione. We congratulate Mike, his wife, Liz and their family on receiving the Man of the Year award! Well done, Mike! CLUB TO PARTICIPATE IN SOLON HOME DAYS The Club will, once again, participate in the Solon Home Days parade on Sunday, July 31. Club members wishing to participate in this year’s parade should be prepared to assemble at noon at Arthur Road School. We encourage all members and their families to join us on the float! CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES The Solon Italian Club elected a new slate of officers for the 2016/2017 year and added three new trustees, as well. Sworn in at the Installation and Awards Dinner on May 25th were Michael Rhea (President), Joe DiNardo (Vice President), Mike DiCarro (Treasurer) and Carl Pannetti (Secretary). Rhea and DiNardo begin a new two year term with this election while DiCarro and Pannetti will serve their second 2 year term. Three trustees were also unanimously approved by the body to begin serving on the board: Phil Carbone, Richard Sesso and Don DeRoia. They replace Ken Badalamenti, Jerry Fana and Lou Bellante who ended their 3 year terms. They will be joining Angelo Carcioppolo, Brett Neff, Tim DiCarro and Dominic Lanteri on the 2016-2017 Board of Trustees. Congratulations to the new officers and trustees! JUNE 2016 SPONSORSHIP AND FOURSOMES STILL AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL GOLF OUTING There are still foursomes available for the Solon Italian Club Foundation Annual Golf Outing. The event will be held on Friday, August 5th at Grantwood Golf Course in Solon. A single shotgun start is planned for immediately after our famed luncheon. It will be a shotgun start at 12 noon following our legendary luncheon for this 4 man scramble event. Cost is $125/golfer and includes lunch, dinner, golf & cart and beverages. For more information about the outing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bob Perfetto at 440/476-0599 or Tom Romeo at 440/724-8514. Ball Drop tickets ($10 each) are also on sale. Contact Brett Neff for tickets at 440/773-4604. BUON COMPLEANNO! Best wishes to the following members who celebrate birthdays in the month of July: (7/3) Raffaele Fruscella, (7/5) Angelo Vespucci, (7/6) Charles Indriolo, Jr., (7/7) Gary Catania, (7/10) Tony Cribari, (7/10) Thomas Pinizzotto, (7/13) Frank Finelli, (7/15) Joe Fruscella, (7/18) Francesco Giuseppe Fioretta, (7/23) Ron Carbone, (7/23) Bob Perfetto, (7/24) Donald Grassi, (7/25) Don DeRoia, Sr., (7/25) Len Diasio, (7/31) Christian Garofalo Did we miss you? It’s possible we need to update our records. If you have a birthday this month and we neglected to acknowledge it, we apologize! Please get in touch with Tim DiCarro, Membership Chairman so we can update our records. We’ll be happy to include you in the future! CONGRATULATIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The Solon Italian Club Foundation presented the following Club Awards and Scholarships at our Annual Installation & Awards Dinner: Italian Cultural Foundation Essay Award First Place - Sophomore - Alexis Hill $200 Club Awards - $750 each Alex Canitano Skylar Lunardi Gino Finelli Scholarships Joshua Eston $3,500 Samantha Slagle $3,500 Norman Miozzi $2,000 Brendan Tracy $1,000 Gabriel Greene $1,000 Danielle Stanek $1,000 Jenna Sparano $1,000 Steven Innocenzi $1,000 2016 Club award and scholarship winners pose with Scholarship Chairman Bill Russo. New officers and trustees of the Solon Italian Club are sworn in by Solon Vice Mayor (and Club member) Bill Russo. LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 45 Club Newsletters SOUTHWEST ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB Newsletter July 2016 Visit us at our Facebook page at Southwest Italian American Club La Nostra Missione (Our Mission Statement) To foster and promote brotherhood and goodwill among the Italian-American community for the pleasure, recreation and fellowship of its members. The Hot Corner! Upcoming Events & Information Gli officers di Club 2016 (Club Officers for 2016) President: Anthony Capretta Vice President: Jim Tricomi Treasurer: Ken Ramser Secretary: Mark Meyer Trustees: Tony Marlette Lew Marlette Sr. Don Grispino Gil Medaglia Angelo Salvatore Building Operations Manager: Dave Buccieri Sr. SWIAC Golf Outing The SWIAC Golf Outing is scheduled to take place Sunday, July 24 at Briarwood Golf Club, located at 2737 Edgerton Road in Broadview Heights. The event is open to all members and their guests. Registration is at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start will commence at 9 a.m. The outing features an 18-hole, four-man team, scramble format. There will also be a hole-in-one contest, skins game and raffle. Entry fee is $90 per golfer and includes golf, cart, lunch and steak dinner. Those who wish to just participate in the steak dinner can do so for $35 per person. Payment must be received in advance of the event, no exceptions. Deadline for registration is July 16. For questions and any additional information, contact event chairman Dominic Marchioli at [email protected] or (440) 747-7445. Please contact Anthony Capretta at (216) 355-6408, or a committee member listed below, regarding sponsorship, prize and/or donation opportunities. SWIAC 2015 Golf Outing Committee: Dominic Marchioli (chairman), Jim Tricomi, Anthony Capretta, Paul Teresi, Armond Girardi, Frank Galizio and Paul Balzano. Buon Compleanno! (Happy Birthday!) (7/1) Jim Tricomi, (7/2) Rick Marlette, (7/3) Shawn Kowal, (7/4) Paul Teresi, (7/7) Joseph DiGiorgio, (7/8) Sam Mazzola, (7/13) Gary Sefcik, (7/19) Tom Provenzano, (7/20) Matthew Kall, (7/23) Lou Gillombardo, (7/23) Rob Lippucci, (7/28) Richard Zone * Did we miss you, or is our information incorrect? If you have a birthday this month and we neglected to mention it, we apologize! Please get in touch with Don Grispino at 440-546-1179 to update our records. Felice Anniversario! (Happy Anniversary!) (7/1) Lou & Linda Gillombardo (7/1) Buddy & Linda Glynn (7/3) Gil & Mary Ann Medaglia (7/3) Sam & Joanne Calamia (7/5) Carl & Doreen Carcioppolo (7/21) Dan & Maryann Morell (7/25) George & Carol Mastrobuono (7/25) Phillip & Cynthia Gorgone (7/28) Roy & Maureen Jech (7/29) Tom & Helen Provenzano * Did we miss you, or is our information incorrect? If you have a wedding anniversary this month and we neglected to mention it, we apologize! Please get in touch with Don Grispino at 440-546-1179 to update our records. SWIAC Calendar July 5 — General Meeting July 24 — Golf Outing August 2 — General Meeting August 14 — Summer Picnic September 6 — General Meeting September 17 — Clambake October 4 — General Meeting November 1 — General Meeting December 3 - Christmas Party December 6 - General Meeting *Any other Club events for 2015 and 2016 will be added as new information becomes available. Aggiornamento per L'iscrizione Our current roster consists of 98 Active Members, 7 Senior Honorary Lifetime Members and 2 members on Inactive Medical Leave. SWIAC MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 1992 Herman Luvison 1993 Nello Trinetti 1994 Bruno Moreal 1995 Anthony Sartini 1996 William Gillotta 1997 Dan Morell, Sr. 1998 Perry Troiano 1999 Annunzio Caroscio 2000 Bruno Moreal 46 2001 Perry Troiano 2002 Sam Calamia 2003 Perry Troiano 2004 Herman Luvison 2005 Perry Troiano 2006 Annunzio Caroscio 2007 Jim LaMarca 2008 Rob Lippucci 2009 Al Lippucci 2010 Ralph Cosiano 2011 Lew Marlette Sr. 2012 Dave Buccieri Sr. 2013 Ken Ramser 2014 George Mastrobuono 2015 Jim Tricomi Summer Picnic It was announced at the May club meeting that the annual Summer Picnic will take place Sunday, August 14 at James Day Park (Nike Site Park) in Parma. More info to come at the June club meeting. Members’ Christmas Dinner Dance The annual Members Christmas Dinner/Dance will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at Nido Italia in Little Italy at 12020 Mayfield Road. More info to come later this year. Notice to all Members If any SWIAC members would like to contribute this newsletter space, please contact contact an item to this newsletter in La Gazzetta Italiana, Newsletter Chairman Rob Meyer at 330-719or have any ideas on how we can better use 5916 or at [email protected]. Grazie! LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 Club Newsletters Wickliffe Italian-American Club The Wickliffe Italian American Club was founded in 1932, and received its non-profit charter in 1933. Our purpose is to promote the social, civic, and cultural fellowship of the Italian heritage. Executive Committee President: Rick Continenza Vice President: Charles Albertone Secretary: Larry Koval Treasurer: Enrico Varricchio Financial Secretary: Vince Continenza Board of Directors Philip Fratino Gino Latessa Vince Laurie Mario Caserta Steve Tripepi Club Manager Jim Vincent Ladies Auxilary Officers President: Terri Jo Rotondo Vice President: Toni Perossa Financial Secretary: Donna Yanick Recording Secretary: Cheryl Latessa Treasurer: Diane Sturniolo For club information contact Gino Latessa, Club Ambassador at [email protected] or 216-789-6393 Club Event July 16 August 26-28 Steak Roast Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Buon Compleanno: Add new logo July 2010 2016 July, www.wickliffeianda.com Scholarships Awarded to High School Seniors The Wickliffe Italian-American Club Scholarship Committee awarded 13 scholarships to area seniors planning on attending college this fall at their annual reverse raffle this past June 10th. The total amount of the scholarships was $6,500. Nearly 200 persons attended the gala event with a tasty rib and chicken dinner served at the pavilion in the Club’s bocce grounds facilities. Receiving the scholarships where: Alexandria Severino Ethan Shust Dominic DiRosa Amanda Sommerville Raquel Mote Gabrielle Seifert Elizabeth Brassell Phillip Goth Dominc Buttari Alyssa Hillier Felicia Kleinhenz Brett Yanasak Alyssa Whitaker The raffle was held on a beautiful evening with a main prize of $1,000. Club President Rick Continenza called the numbers for the main board and side-boards. Each year the Club donates many scholarships from funds raised by the fund-raising events held yearly. Steve Tripepi chairs the Scholarship Committee, the committee is comprised of many members, too many of which to list here. Many enjoyed the event dining, socializing and playing bocce. Koumbarous catered the event. Mario DiNero and members of the Entertainment Committee tended bar. DJ music provided by and generously donated by Club member Dave Krych. July Birthdays July 1 July 3 July 3 July 4 July 8 July 11 July 12 July 12 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 14 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 27 July 31 Bart Latessa Lester Latessa, III Michael Kontura Brian Vitantonio Regis Matiyasic Chris Yanick Anthony Grandini Ronald Perrotti Louis Severino Richard DiCicco, Jr. Tim Aquila Karl Welms Gino Latessa Mike Bellisimo Harvey Contenza Vincent DiMattia Brian Bushnell Bob Gallese Auxiliary July Birthdays July 8 July 10 July 19 Janet Brunetti Louise Seifert Toni Perossa LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | JULY 2016 47 Where to Buy La Gazzetta Italiana Cleveland and Surrounding Areas Alesci's of Shoregate • 29730 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake • (440) 585-1112 Alesci's of South Euclid • 4333 Mayfielid Road, South Euclid • (216) 382-5100 Alfredo's at the Inn • 780 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village • (440) 449-4833 Distefano's • 5600 Highland Rd, Highland Hts • (440) 442-7775 Ferrara Imports • 5750 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield, OH 44124 • (440) 442-3700 Gillomba Gillombardo Giant Eagle • 1825 Snow Road, Parma • (216) 398-2980 Giovanni's Ristorante • 25550 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood • (216) 831-8625 La Pizzeria • 2188 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland • (216) 229-9050 Messina Bakery • 1071 Ivanhoe Road, Cleveland • (216) 761-7744 Marotta's • 2289 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 • (216) 932-9264 Piccolo • 1261 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Hights, OH 44124 • (440) 646-1383 Rito’s Bakery • 1930 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212• (330) 220-3103 Santo's Pizza & Pasta • 7565 Pearl Rd., Cleveland • (440) 234-6480 Topsi Turvi • 12412 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland • (216) 421-9815 Akron/Canton PO Box 29015, Cleveland, Oh. 44129 DeVitis Italian Market • 560 East Tallmadge Ave., Akron • (330) 535-2626 Columbus Carfagna's • 1405 East Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus • (614) 846-6340 Youngstown/Warren Ca Capri Italian Bar & Grill • 7807 Market St., Youngstown • (330) 726-9900 Caffe La Rocca’s Pizza and Pasta • 6505 Clingan Rd., Youngstown, OH 44514 • (330) 757-1212 Rulli Brothers Market • 8025 South Ave., Youngstown, OH 44512 • (330) 726-0777 Pittsburgh, PA Fratangelo Italian Deli • 1014 Brodhead Rd, Moon Township, PA 15108 • (412) 269-0819 If your business would like to distribute La Gazzetta Italiana, please call 216-229-1346