Culture
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken scarpariello, aka Shoemaker's Chicken, is an Italian American dish that's sweet and spicy and sure to please your palate.
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All Souls’ Day: A Journey of Faith Through Famiglia
Customs and recipes vary by region, as Italians across the country pay tribute to their ancestors.
Read MoreA Glimpse of ‘Big Italy,’ Cleveland’s First Italian Enclave
Rare photographs and one old church are all that remain.
Read MoreItalian Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci)
This classic Italian dessert is a flourless treat with a sweet dense texture that will stand out on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Read MoreISDA Spotlight: Mary Ferrante’s Lifetime of Achievement
Ferrante was met with a standing ovation earlier this month when she was honored with a lifetime achievement award at Cleveland, Ohio's City Hall rotunda.
Read MoreBurt Young: The Eyes Tell the Story
Burt Young served in the Marines in the 1950s and later studied at Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio. At one time a professional boxer, he went 14-0 and even spared with Muhammad Ali for charity.
Read MoreBasil Russo Knighted by Italian Dignitary in Cleveland’s Little Italy
Each year, only a handful of nominees receive the rare honor bestowed by the President of the Republic of Italy.
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