IL PENSIERO “THE THOUGHT”
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Giugno 2022 THE ONLY ITALIAN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI
An Italian American Publication
NUMERO 6
Street parking 101 by Courtney Kamm
As summer creeps in, tourists come to visit, and we all start to race to our favorite spots on The Hill, let’s make sure we are doing it safely! If you are looking for a parking spot for your dinner reservation or just to get out and walk around, here are a few things to remember: -Unless directed otherwise, vehicles must be parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the righthand curb. -Vehicles should not be parked on a sidewalk, on a crosswalk or within an intersection. -Vehicles should not be parked along a curb marked with yellow paint. - Five feet must separate your vehicle from the rounding of the nearest driveway, alley or private street. Once parked, always make sure your vehicle doesn’t interfere with the ability of others to move safely. And remember, these rules and regulations also apply to golf carts.
Vangel’s Restaurant & Bar to open this month by Courtney Kamm
Warson Woods at 10017 Manchester Road is soon to be home to a new eatery lead by the grandson of famous St. Louis restaurateur, Charlie Gitto. Vangel’s
Restaurant & Bar is set to open sometime this month offering pasta, shareables, comfort classics, and cocktails in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant, which takes the former location of J. Greene’s Pub, is a product of the pandemic, especially after Charlie Gitto’s closed downtown. Owner Louie Vangel is excited to bring modern dishes, downtown 6th street classics, and a vibrant happy hour to the Warson Woods area. For more information and to join their mailing list, visit vangelsrestaurant.com.
Nippon Tei soon to be Sado by Courtney Kamm
The popular sushi and Japanese restaurant Nippon Tei is set to move to The Hill later this year. “We wanted something with bigger facilities and a bigger kitchen to be able to do more stuff in the back,” said co-owner Nick Bognar in a recent interview with Sauce. The restaurant will be located at what was formerly home to Giovanni’s On the Hill, and they will be rebranding a bit — the new name, Sado, means “tea ceremony” in Japanese. Some small tweaks will come with the move and rebrand, but the owners and chefs don’t want to stray from the foods their customers know and love.
5 ideas for Father’s Day this year by Courtney Kamm
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Don’t forget to wish the dad in your life a Happy Father’s Day! The holiday, which is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, falls this year on June 19, 2022. That’s enough time to do something nice for the father figure in your life, so here’s a few gift ideas they will love: 1. Personalized golf balls with names or photos 2. A whiskey subscription depending on their preference 3. YETI water bottle in their favorite color 4. A personalized cutting board 5. Hot sauce making kit If you decide to get something off this list, let us know! Send your Father’s Day pictures to courtney@ilpensiero.net.
Celebrate Juneteenth by Courtney Kamm
Known to some as the country’s “second Independence Day,” Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War. Also commonly called Emancipation Day, the term Juneteenth references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” Originating from Galveston, Texas, cities around the country celebrate Juneteenth and African-American culture. Did you know that Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday? President Joe Biden signed a bill into law last year officially Continued on page 5