Italian and Sicilian Events in Florida - Italian Heritage Month, UNICO, il Circolo, Sons of Italy

Settembre 2018 In this issue:

UNICO Convention

Italian Cultural Society

Frank J. Todaro

Ferrari 488 Pista

Ricetta di Estate

Harvest Seasonal Grill

Bocce Ball Courts

Maniscalco Tour

Local Events

Florida Grand Opera 2018 Season

Onze Importers - Fine Wines

Mondo Italiano Magazine

Publisher & Editor J. Iaco

Assistant Editor Ana Coniglio

Travel Editor Frankie Blankenship

Contributing Columnist Frank LoRe Jr.

Internet Technology Mario Pelagalli

Non-Profit Director Kolleen Poirier

Event Coordinator James Lorenzo

UNICO - Brian Piccolo Awards Night Madison Michelle Borselino, Ann Matarazzo, Madison & Lisa Marie Conte Brown

Publisher Jay Iaco Shapiro

COMEDY SUPERSTAR SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO LAUNCHES THE SECOND LEG OF HIS RECORD BREAKING “STAY HUNGRY” INTERNATIONAL TOUR

On the heels of a wildly successful start to 2018, comedian, actor, author Sebastian Maniscalco kicks off the fall leg of his blockbuster “Stay Hungry” international tour. The tour will make its way across the US and Canada with stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver and Calgary. Maniscalco recently wrapped the spring leg of his tour with five soldout shows at New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall. People Magazine’s “The comedian’s comedian” broke the historic venue’s record with his appearances ranking him the highest grossing comedy weekend in their 85+ year history. Fans around the world hungry to see the performance will get their chance as the set was filmed for an upcoming Netflix special to air later this year. Details will be announced soon.

FLORIDA TOUR DATES: November 23rd in Fort Myers, FL at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall / 7:00PM & 9:30PM

December 27th in Sunrise, FL at the BB&T Center / 8:00PM

December 28th in Tampa, FL at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts / 7:00PM

December 29th in Orlando, FL at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts / 7:00PM

December 30th in Jacksonville, FL at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts / 7:00PM

The tour title is appropriate as not only is “Stay

Sept. 8 Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA

Hungry” the name of his new 2018 book for Simon & Schuster, making the national best-sellers list, but it is

Sept. 13 Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA

also his personal motto.

2018 will also see Maniscalco expand his major motion

Sept. 14 F.M. Kirby Center – Wilkes-Barre, PA

picture portfolio to include roles in “TAG,” starring alongside Jon Hamm, Ed Helms and Jeremy Renner as

Sept. 15 Palace – Albany, NY

well as “Green Book” with Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini and Viggo Mortensen. Already

Sept. 21 Masonic – San Francisco, CA

hungry for 2019, Maniscalco will join a star-studded cast that includes Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci

Sept. 22 Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, CA

and more in Martin Scorcese’s upcoming film “The Irishman.”

Sept. 27 Riverside – Milwaukee, WI

Sebastian has made a deal with Lionsgate to develop a

Sept. 28 State – Minneapolis, MN

multi-generational comedy he will executive produce, cowrite with Austen Earl (The Great Indoors) and star

Sept. 29 Weidner Center – Green Bay, WI

in. Inspired by his stage routines, which touch on his Italian American family the script will follow two

Oct. 7 Colosseum at Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV

families from different worlds celebrating their first summer holiday together.

Nov. 2 Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT

Maniscalco was included on Forbes’ 2017 list of “The

Nov. 9 Bass – Austin, TX

World’s Highest Paid Comedians” where they praised, “thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work,

Nov. 10 Majestic – Dallas, TX

Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes’ list for years to come.” Dubbed “one of the hottest comics” by

Nov. 11 Cullen – Houston, TX

Newsday and “one of the funniest comics working stand-up today” by Esquire, Sebastian’s live

Nov. 16 Meyerhoff – Baltimore, MD

performance has become a critically-acclaimed event, with the Los Angeles Times raving, “onstage, there’s

Nov. 17 Carolina Theatre – Durham, NC

an impatience to Maniscalco’s delivery as well, a hairtrigger exasperation with people and modern life,

Nov. 18 Fox – Atlanta, GA

punctuated with baffled expressions, percussive thumps on the microphone and wide-swung leg kicks more

Nov. 23 Barbara B. Mann – Ft. Myers, FL

associated with an Olympic speed-skater than a standup comic.”

Dec. 27 BB&T Center – Sunrise, FL

Instead of asking questions – a theme that has served as

Dec. 28 Straz – Tampa, FL

the foundation for his previous comedy specials and shows like Aren’t You Embarrassed? and Why Would

Dec. 29 Walt Disney Theater – Orlando, FL

You Do That? – Maniscalco’s new tour has the affable performer instead encouraging fans to follow in his footsteps and “stay hungry.”

Dec. 30 Moran Theatre – Jacksonville, FL

10 COMMANDMENTS OF ITALIAN CUISINE 1 - YOU SHALL NOT SIP CAPPUCCINO DURING A MEAL! Coffee and cappuccino are the pride of Italy in the world; but if the first is usually consumed at the end of the meal, the second, more substantial, is sipped at breakfast, usually accompanied by some pastry. You can ask for a cappuccino at the end of a meal, just know that most Italians don’t.

2 - RISOTTO AND PASTA ARE NOT A SIDE DISH The organization of courses in the Italian dining is unique and requires pasta and – most of the time – risotto to be served by themselves (apart from specific recipes such as Ossobuco milanese-style). The presentation of pasta as a side dish to others is widespread in several countries, but in Italy is seen almost as a sacrilege.

3 - YOU SHALL NOT ADD OIL TO PASTA WATER! Oil should not be added to pasta cooking water! Pasta dressing (and oil too) must be added only after you have drained it from its cooking water. Find out how to cook pasta like an Italian here.

4 - KETCHUP ON PASTA: PLEASE, DON’T This is one of the combinations that most shocks Italians; although ketchup may have some similarities to tomato sauce, pouring ketchup over pasta in the “Bel Paese” is considered a real gourmet crime. Keep ketchup for your french fries or hot dogs, please!

5 - SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE? NO WAY, IT’S TAGLIATELLE! While probably being the world’s most popular Italian recipe, you will not find any restaurant in Bologna to eat it. That’s because the original Italian recipe is “Tagliatelle Bolognese” (not spaghetti). Although this may seem a minor detail, in real Italian cuisine the pairing of the right kind of pasta with the right sauce is considered almost sacred.

6 - CHICKEN PASTA: NOT IN ITALY Speaking with American friends, one of the most frequent requests is the advice for a typical Italian recipe for pasta with chicken.

It’s always rather embarrassing to point out that in Italy there are no hot dishes featuring pasta and chicken.

7 - “CAESAR SALAD” This salad, which bears the name of its supposed creator, Caesar Cardini, is a part of the long list of recipes devised by chefs of Italian origin, but in fact is almost unknown in Italy.

8 - THE RED AND WHITE CHECKERED TABLECLOTH IS ONLY A STEREOTYPE! For some strange reason, these tablecloths are universally associated with our food and with the stereotype of the "spaghetti-eater", and abroad almost all the restaurants that want to play typical Italian use them. Probably, tourists who come to visit Italy remain somewhat disappointed when they discover that the checkered tablecloths are almost never used (only restaurants for tourists do!)

9 - “FETTUCCINE ALFREDO” ARE POPULAR ONLY OVERSEAS This is perhaps the most curious in this top ten. The fettuccine Alfredo is both the most famous “Italian” food in the United States and the least known dish in Italy. These noodles, seasoned with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, are in fact actually been invented in the “Bel Paese”, specifically by Alfredo Di Lelio, the owner of a restaurant in Rome, but in Italy have never been imposed as a traditional dish. Overseas, however, have become increasingly popular and in time became a symbol of the good life in Rome. For this reason legions of American tourists coming to Italy hoping to enjoy the fettuccine Alfredo at every restaurant on the peninsula remain very disappointed.

10 - YOU SHALL RESPECT TRADITION AND WHAT ITALIAN MAMMA SAYS. She knows from her mamma, who knew from her mamma who knew from her mamma and so on. It's been tried and tested. And what a mother teaches at her daughter while they are cooking? That love is the center of all. We must share Italian food with your loved ones. It is what life, love and family are all about.

UNICO National Convention 2018 - Delray Beach Marriot

Eventi Italiani e Siciliani 2018 September 17th Luxury Chamber Networking - Wine and Networking at Harvest Seasonal Grill in Delray. 6pm ffi: luxurychamber.com September 21st Fred Rubino at Boca Black Box. $30 for VIP tickets. Boca Black Box October 7th UNICO Columbus Day Dinner - 5pm at Arturo's in Boca Raton. Call Frank Todaro 516-680-3987 October 21st il Circolo Italian Heritage Month Dinner - Palermos in Boynton Beach.

6 pm. $45 non-members or $40 members. ilcircoloflorida.org October 23rd il Circolo Welcome Back Luncheon - Benvenuto's in Boynton Beach 1pm December 9th Natale in Famiglia Luncheon - Boca West Country Club 1pm January 23rd 2019 Italian Car Soiree - Fashion Houses of Italy. Audobon Country Club, Naples, FL

Estate Caponata by Peter Serrano Ingredients 1 Eggplant, peeled & diced, organic 1 Brown Onion, diced, organic 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced, organic 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced, organic 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced, organic 1 Zucchini, chopped, organic ½ cup Celery, diced, organic ½ cup Raisins, soaked in 2 tbs. warm water or brandy for 20 mins.

4 cloves Garlic, chopped ½ cup Fresh Basil, chopped ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar ¼ cup Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes, organic, no salt added 3 tbs. Brown Sugar Salt Pepper Instructions Make sure all your chopping and cutting is taken care of and prepared.

Heat a large sauté pan over high heat and add the olive oil, garlic, and onion.

Cook until translucent for approx. 5-6 minutes.

Add the eggplant and all the bell peppers cooking for and additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add zucchini and celery, cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, basil, vinegar, sugar and raisins, season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat to medium-low and stir to incorporate.

Cook on medium, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until caponata has thickened. Add a final dash of salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Enjoy as a side to meats or tossed into pasta or spread on whole wheat bread!

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Where can I play Bocce Ball in South Florida?

Palm Beach County Bocce Courts

Jupiter: George Carlin Park

Royal Palm Beach: Crestwood, Camellia & Veterans Parks.

Wellington: Aquatics Complex

Boynton Beach: Meadows Park, Boynton Lakes & Jaycee Park

Regulation size of bocce ball courts is 13' by 91' but with space so limited in South Florida

Lake Worth: Bryant & John Prince Memorial Parks

we do find many courts with much smaller dimensions. Backyard bocce ball courts are almost always smaller perhaps 6' by 64' feet

Delray Beach: Gov Lawton Chiles Park

and of course courts inside restaurants such as Louie Bossi Ristorante are much smaller and

Boca Raton: Louie Bossi's Italian Ristorante

meant mostly as a novelty and to enjoy a friendly game with family and friends just after that after dinner shot of sambuca. Those on

Broward County Bocce Courts

the larger courts tend to drink red wine but that is not always the case as there are some bocce

Fort Lauderdale: Louie Bossi's Italian Ristorante

ball players who do not drink at all. If you're looking for a really nice court in South Florida

Hallandale Beach: Golden Isles Tennis & Bocce Ball Courts

you will want to consider the court in La Piazza in Ironside Miami which was designed by businessman Ofer Mizrahi. The local Italian organizations especially Sons of

Miami-Dade County Bocce Courts

Italy are involved in charitable construction of local courts especially in Catholic schools and

Miami - Dante Fascell Park, Bocce Ristorante & Ironside Plaza

they are a great source to go to for Bocce Ball related events and even local places to play bocce ball. There is also a meetup group

Marathon Key Community Park

called Free Range Bocce Ball, they have many members but they do not play on a court rather

Big Pine Key Community Park

an open space. Baci - Bocce!!

Onze Importers Establishes Itself As Premier Wine Purveyor With Acquisition Of Prestigious Lines From Romano Brands Of New York

Onze Importers, LLC, a Florida-based wine importing company led by industry veteran Danielle Dattile, has acquired Maison Belle Claire Rosé and Maison Prestige Rosé from Romano Brands of New York, with the intent to grow distribution of the French wines in the United States.

Maison Belle Claire was trademarked in January of 2014; with a retail price of $17.99, it was named best value Rosé by Wine Spectator. The sophisticated, elegant and particularly dry Rosé was originally developed in Provence, France. The wine catapulted the entire subset of Rosé to the forefront of the industry when it was introduced to the Hamptons jet set crowd in the early 1990s.

The brand is currently available in many states, through small wine distributors and throughout the Caribbean and Europe.

"My dream was always to own wine brands and this affords me with the added opportunity to take these respected brands to another level," explained CEO Danielle Dattile, who has been in wine and spirits distribution for six years, having held positions at Republic National and Empire Merchants in New York. "Owning my own wine importing business turns this into a reality.

Because of my extensive network, I plan to also import Italian wines as well and take less prominent yet highly sophisticated European brands to new heights here in the US."

Dattile recognized the explosion in Rosé sales in recent years and saw an opportunity to leverage relationships to grow the brand and give it as much prominence as more well-known Rosés on the market via large national wine distributors.

The opportunity to import Loire valley wines further augments Onze's portfolio offerings.

Another major feat for Dattile is that Onze will soon become the exclusive French wine importer for several Bordeaux wines.

Now under the Onze umbrella are Maison Belle Claire Rosé, housed in a distinctly shaped bottle, and Maison Prestige Rosé.

Onze is headquartered at 401 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1400 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information on Onze or for wine distribution information, please call (954) 712-7411 or visit www.onzeimporters.com