Chicago’s Italian Style Beef Sandwich By Dena Fenza & Lisa DeFalco Instagram @miciamammas Chicago Style Italian beef sandwich is an Italian American recipe that originated in Chicago in the 1930’s. It is classic Chicago Street food, composed of beef simmered...
Italian Enclave Spotlight: South Brooklyn Thanks to the hard work of Italian Enclaves society member and major contributor, Michael Grillo, we now have a living document that can showcase the Italian American businesses in South Brooklyn that supports our popular...
Who doesn’t love a homemade roll with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese nestled in it? Pepperoni rolls are a perfect snack or meal that is not only easy to make, but also delicious. The pepperoni roll is similar to Italian Stromboli; however, the origin of this recipe...
By: Raymond Guarini Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is somewhat of a big deal among Italian Americans. She is also a pretty big deal to most Catholic immigrants and their children. Mother Cabrini, as she is often called, was born on July 15, 1850. Almost drowning while a...
By: Raymond Guarini In a recent poll among Dyker Heights community members, there was an overwhelming warmth for the concept of designating the strip of 13th avenue between 75th St. and 86th St. into a Little Italy commercial and historic district. Neighboring...
Muffuletta A Classic Italian American Sandwich By: Lisa DeFalco and Dena Fenza The Muffuletta sandwich is made in America with Italian parts. This sandwich, while it is filled with delicious Italian meats, cheese and vegetable condiments, is unique to New...
