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New Meetup: Vincenzo as Rodolfo in the Amore Opera's production of Puccini's LA BOHEME - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Vincenzo as Rodolfo in the Amore Opera's production of Puccini's LA BOHEME When: December 30, 2009 7:30 PM Where: The Connelly VincentTitone Nov 28, 2009 1:54 AM
Re: [italian-442] Sicilian Language Class - Where and when in NYC will the class be? Will you have a class in Brooklyn? --- On Sun, 11/8/09, VincentTitone <[address removed]> JO Nov 8, 2009 2:59 PM
Sicilian Language Class - Domenic Giampino is starting a second class in Sicilian. The first class is already half way concluded. There will be a new series of 12 classes beginning next Wednesday, Nov. 11th. SICILIAN LANGUAGE and CULTURE LESSONS OPEN enr VincentTitone Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM
Re: [italian-442] (REMINDER) dinner at Cacio e Vino on Oct 29th - please send details again. somehow, i've lost them in cyberspace. thanks -----Original Message----- From: VincentTitone To: [address removed] Sent: Mon, Oct 26, 2009 4:12 pm Subject: [italian-442] (REMIND susin gladstone Oct 26, 2009 5:13 PM
(REMINDER) dinner at Cacio e Vino on Oct 29th - There is still room for 13 more! VincentTitone Oct 26, 2009 4:12 PM
Oct 29th + Italian Heritage Month Dinner REMINDER - There are 15 places left! VincentTitone Oct 24, 2009 3:39 PM
Meetup details changed: Italian Heritage Month dinner party - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/11605624/ When: October 29, 2009 8:00 PM Where: Cacio E Vino VincentTitone Oct 19, 2009 2:55 AM
Meetup details changed: Italian Heritage Month dinner party - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/11605624/ When: October 29, 2009 8:00 PM Where: Cacio E Vino VincentTitone Oct 19, 2009 2:46 AM
Meetup details changed: Italian Heritage Month dinner party - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/11605624/ When: October 29, 2009 8:00 PM Where: Cacio E Vino VincentTitone Oct 16, 2009 3:49 PM
New Meetup: Italian Heritage Month dinner party - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Italian Heritage Month dinner party When: October 29, 2009 8:00 PM Price: $45.00 per person Where: Cacio E Vino VincentTitone Oct 12, 2009 12:39 AM
New Meetup: New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group When: October 29, 2009 8:00 PM Price: $45.00 per person Where: VincentTitone Oct 9, 2009 12:12 PM
Sicilian language classes - VincentTitone Oct 8, 2009 3:52 PM
Sicilian language classes - Domenic Giampino sent me the following: "Hello Vincenzo. I want to add another sicilian class for Thursdays. I already have 5 students that can't make the Tuesday class but can come on Thursday. Can you post a notice on your meet group? If I VincentTitone Oct 8, 2009 3:45 PM
Dinner or a party? - Please give me some feedback on a possible dinner at "Cacio e Vino" ristorante in the East Village, or a party at "Cacio's" other place across the street (Ballaro). We could take over Giusto's entire place at "Ballaro" if we VincentTitone Oct 5, 2009 2:45 PM
Re: [italian-442] Sicilian lessons - VincentTitone Sep 24, 2009 11:30 AM
Re: [italian-442] Sicilian lessons - I plan on going to the class on next Tuesday. Joann -----Original Message----- From: VincentTitone <[address removed]& Joann Ponzio-Trimarco Sep 24, 2009 8:22 AM
Sicilian lessons - Last night I attended the first session of a Sicilian course. Lessons focus on learning the Sicilian language, culture, history, poetry and cuisine. Classes meet every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm for a total of 12 weeks (except the week of Thanksgiving). VincentTitone Sep 23, 2009 2:08 PM
Re: [italian-442] Sicilian language classes - VincentTitone Sep 21, 2009 8:49 PM
Re: [italian-442] Sicilian language classes - What night are you going? Joann -----Original Message----- From: VincentTitone <[address removed]> To: italian Joann Ponzio-Trimarco Sep 21, 2009 4:43 PM
Sicilian language classes - I just enrolled in taking a Sicilian Language course. Anyone interested should contact Domenic Giampino. The classes begin this week in Queens. There are 3 separate classes (Tues., Wed., and Thurs.). There will be 12 two hour weekly sessions: 7 - 9 PM. Do VincentTitone Sep 21, 2009 2:05 PM
Sicilian Dinner & Tasting - Ciao! We are still working on rescheduling the dinner and tasting event. A couple of you signed up for the event that was post-poned, so please get in touch w/ me to let me know if you'd like a refund or a credit towards the dinner or a walking tour. I renee Sep 18, 2009 3:08 PM
Enjoy an Autumn walk to learn about Sicilian ingredients at Arthur Ave. - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Enjoy an Autumn walk to learn about Sicilian ingredients at Arthur Ave. When: October 3, 2009 11:00 AM Where: (A location has not b renee Sep 18, 2009 3:04 PM
New Meetup: Regional Sicilian Cooking: A Tasting Exploration of Culinary Traditions - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Regional Sicilian Cooking: A Tasting Exploration of Culinary Traditions When: September 14, 2009 7:30 PM Price: $65.00 per person renee Aug 29, 2009 2:57 PM
Date Changed to Sept 12th - Culinary Journey Through Sicilian Ingredients in Little Italy (Bronx) - The Culinary Journey Through Sicilian Ingredients - at Little Italy in the Bronx will be on SEPTEMBER 12th. When: September 12, 2009 10:30 AM Price: $25.00 per person Where: Arthur Ave. Market 2344 Arthur Avenue renee Aug 21, 2009 2:36 AM
Sicilian Ingredients & Your Heritage - Even if you can't make it for my Culinary Journey to Sicily event, I invite you all to send me any questions you have about Sicilian ingredients. Also, if there is a special ingredient or recipe from the town or area of Sicily where your fami renee Aug 9, 2009 8:09 PM
New Meetup: Culinary Journey Through Sicilian Ingredients - at Little Italy in the Bronx - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Culinary Journey Through Sicilian Ingredients - at Little Italy in the Bronx When: August 22, 2009 10:30 AM Price: $25.00 per person renee Aug 9, 2009 6:34 PM
Meetup details changed: Shopping for Sicilian Ingredients Next Friday - Correction - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/10914687/ When: July 31, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Arthur Ave. Mark renee Jul 23, 2009 12:34 AM
Next Week's Events - Ciao! I've added a Friday walking tour of Arthur Ave for those of you who have Fridays off. Also, I've made some changes to the Picnic. The event time is a bit later (as per your request) and the cost includes picnic but does not include wine. Hope you renee Jul 20, 2009 9:18 AM
Re: [italian-442] Arthur Ave Part II - Shop, then Picnic at NY Botanical Gardens - Did you see the New York Times Article today on Arthur Avenue? "At Every Turn, the Tastes of Italy" Aurora Jul 19, 2009 1:35 PM
Arthur Ave Part II - Shop, then Picnic at NY Botanical Gardens - I've made some major changes to the Aug 1st meetup. Picnic in the park, visit to shops we missed and lower cost for everyone! Please read this, as there is some interesting info about the creation of Arthur Ave here. For more details, see the renee Jul 19, 2009 11:24 AM
Meetup details changed: Adventures of Eating in Sicily - Pranzo e Passeggiata - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/10884760/ When: August 1, 2009 11:00 AM Where: Arthur Ave. Mar renee Jul 16, 2009 10:55 PM
New Meetup: Taste of Little Italy in the Bronx - first weekend in August - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Taste of Little Italy in the Bronx - first weekend in August When: August 1, 2009 10:00 AM Price: $20.00 per person Where renee Jul 15, 2009 4:42 PM
Re: [italian-442] Preserving Tradition and Nature in Sicily - v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } Angela Jul 14, 2009 9:50 PM
Preserving Tradition and Nature in Sicily - Ciao! I entered my Sicily programs in a world wide competition. My programs are designed to educate visitors about Sicilian culture while still preserving the traditions and natural resources. Please take a moment to read about my programs an renee Jul 13, 2009 3:51 PM
A Neighborhood stroll around of Arthur Ave - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Neighborhood stroll around the shops of Arthur Ave: Meeting Sicilians and learning about Sicilian American influence on NY's most authentic Little Italy renee Jul 7, 2009 4:35 PM
New Meetup: Arthur Avenue Walking Tour on a SUNDAY in June - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! Go to www.facebook.com/reneerestivo and friend me so you can see all the pics from the last tours! What: Arthur Avenue Walking Tour on a SUNDAY in Ju renee Jun 13, 2009 9:57 PM
Walking Tour: Italians in Old New York - Please consider coming along for the Old New York walking tour (given by a Sicilian American). Please make payment in full for you and your guests at time of RSVP as well. I cancelled the Tenement Museum event b/c we would have needed to plac renee Jun 12, 2009 3:01 PM
Tenement Museum Tour - Hi! If anyone would like to come to the Tenement Museum tour in July, please RSVP by Friday with payment. grazie!! I hope to see you at some of these events! renee Jun 9, 2009 10:47 PM
Meetup details changed: Tenement Museum Group Visit to Explore History of Sicilian Americans in NYC - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/10606378/ When: July 11, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Lower East Side renee Jun 8, 2009 5:15 PM
A Neighborhood Walk highlighting the shops of Arthur Avenue (for those who could not Join us before but want to come) - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: A Neighborhood Walk highlighting the shops of Arthur Avenue When: June 13, 2009 11:00 AM Price: $25.00 per person Where: renee Jun 8, 2009 4:48 PM
New Meetup: Italians In Old New York - a walking tour led by a Sicilian American historian - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Italians In Old New York - a walking tour led by a Sicilian American historian When: June 27, 2009 10:00 AM Price: $15.00 per person renee Jun 8, 2009 4:34 PM
Re: [italian-442] Old World Italy in the Bronx at Arthur Avenue - Preview not available Singh Jun 7, 2009 9:21 PM
Meetup details changed: Arthur Avenue Tour on June 6th - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/sicily/calendar/10423455/ When: June 6, 2009 11:00 AM Where: Arthur Avenue Mar renee Jun 2, 2009 1:26 PM
Old World Italy in the Bronx at Arthur Avenue - Ciao! We had a fun day during my walking tour of Arthur Avenue. I just posted images of a few highlights from the tour like pasta making demo, mozzerella making demo, meeting some of the local shop owners, an oven from the late 1800's and more. I will po renee Jun 1, 2009 12:42 AM
RE: [italian-442] Last Call for Arthur Ave Walking Tour - Mario Puglia May 29, 2009 2:47 PM
Re: [italian-442] Last Call for Arthur Ave Walking Tour - Renee - apologies but I can not make this weekend's walk.  I'm trying to clear my schedule for June 6, though! Dave David M. Oliver | [address removed] | David Oliver May 29, 2009 2:15 PM
RE: [italian-442] Last Call for Arthur Ave Walking Tour - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Hi - I would like to attend! Please email at this address. I can n Mary May 28, 2009 10:38 PM
Last Call for Arthur Ave Walking Tour - Ciao! Last call for the Arthur Ave walking tour this Sat at 11AM. There is still one more day to RSVP and make arrangements to say YES to this fun walking tour where we'll meet quite a few characters and learn about one of Italy's most authentic neighbor renee May 28, 2009 10:36 AM
members - please search for me on facebook and request to add me as a friend if you'd like my updates on there too! best, renee to be on my snail mail list, you could also email me your name, email, mailing address to: restivo dot r renee May 11, 2009 1:30 AM
New Meetup: Culinary Walking Tour of Arthur Avenue - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Culinary Walking Tour of Arthur Avenue When: May 23, 2009 11:00 AM Price: $25.00 per person Where: Click the link below t renee May 11, 2009 1:27 AM
Mediterranean food & wine event this tues night - Hi everyone! I just posted info about a Mediterranean food & wine event that a friend has organized for this Tues. night. It will be an event about the food of Crete in Greece. I thought it might interest some of you since she is a friend of mine an renee May 9, 2009 4:17 PM
FREE Wine & Cheese Gathering for Italian Language Lovers - Since the event details were given to me at the last minute, this event will be FREE to encourage attendance. Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Wine & Cheese Gatheri renee Apr 2, 2009 11:50 PM
Re: [italian-442] Membership Dues to Grow Our Sicilian Tasting Club - Preview not available lanababe Apr 2, 2009 5:49 PM
Sunday - Wine & Cheese Italian Language Event - Hi! Please RSVP and make payment by Saturday at noon if you would like to attend the wine, cheese, italian event on Sunday. I hope some more of you can make it! A presto, Renee renee Apr 2, 2009 4:02 PM
Paypal - Hi! A couple of members have emailed me, asking how to pay the annual fee for the dues. Please send it via paypal to [address removed] If you do not use paypal, and want to send it via snail mail, please email me at: r renee Apr 2, 2009 3:54 PM
RE: [italian-442] Membership Dues to Grow Our Sicilian Tasting Club - Mario Puglia Apr 2, 2009 2:17 PM
Membership Dues to Grow Our Sicilian Tasting Club - Ciao! As many of you know, our tasting club has been very relaxed but successful over the past two years. Our events are usually tastings attended by YOU -- interesting Sicily lovers and Italy lovers! There are many other things I w renee Apr 2, 2009 4:58 AM
New Meetup: Wine & Cheese Gathering for Italian Language Lovers THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: Wine & Cheese Gathering for Italian Language Lovers When: April 5, 2009 12:00 PM Price: $5.00 per person Where: Click renee Apr 2, 2009 4:32 AM
Meetup Cancelled: Arancini Pizza Party - Arancini Pizza Party, scheduled to occur on February 23, 2009 7:00 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. We did not have enough RSVPs to do the event, but you can still go on your own. Sorry! If you have further questio renee Feb 23, 2009 11:11 AM
RE: [italian-442] Arancina Pizza Party - Preview not available Debbie Morales Feb 23, 2009 9:10 AM
Re: [italian-442] Arancina Pizza Party - Ciao Renee! Count me in. I haven't attended any of the group's events yet, how will I recognize/find everyone? Regards, Andrea andrea Feb 20, 2009 3:45 PM
Arancina Pizza Party - Ciao Tutti! I just remembered that Cacio e Vino is having an Arancina Pizza Party on Monday. I will be there to taste all the arancini with anyone who wants to join me. Please do not RSVP for this event unless you are 100 percent sure you renee Feb 20, 2009 2:59 PM
Re: [italian-442] Carnivale! - JOSEPHINE BONUSO Feb 17, 2009 8:25 AM
RE: [italian-442] Cooking Lesson - Preview not available Frances Feb 16, 2009 8:34 PM
RE: [italian-442] Carnivale! - Preview not available Frances Feb 16, 2009 8:32 PM
Re: [italian-442] Carnivale! - Preview not available Pat Feb 16, 2009 4:10 PM
Re: [italian-442] Carnivale! - hi renee, i have a fairly large apartment on the uws with a separate kitchen with some prep space. i barley have furniture and it's comfortable with 10-15 people. if we could get a table and some other chairs it would do quite nicely.&nbs susan Feb 16, 2009 3:02 PM
Re: [italian-442] Carnivale! - How big of a space do you want? I have a small kitchen (gas stove & oven) and a living room that accomodate 4 to 6 people at the table. Johnny Anello -----Original Message----- From: renee <reneerestivo@em John Anello Feb 16, 2009 2:44 PM
Carnivale! - Are you ready to celebrate Carnivale together?? Menu and program info coming soon! I'm very excited about this! I forgot to ask... if anyone would like to donate their kitchen/dining room space in exchange for tuition to the cooking class and p renee Feb 16, 2009 2:37 PM
Cooking Lesson - As per your request, I'm putting together a fun Italian lesson with the them of Carnivale. Here are our options: 1. do a lesson at Di Gustibus for 20 people at $150 pp 2. do a lesson at Di Gustibus for 30 at $125 pp renee Feb 16, 2009 2:32 PM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Preview not available Jessica Memoli Feb 13, 2009 2:46 PM
Re: [italian-442] My Sicilian friend's Culinary Theater in NYC - v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } Angela Feb 11, 2009 6:28 PM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - That sounds great! Count me in :-) ~Elisa Elisa Feb 11, 2009 3:49 PM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - I would be interested...I did a hands on lesson while I was touring Amalfi and loved it! Thanks- Joanna --- On Wed, 2/11/ JOANNA Feb 11, 2009 10:44 AM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food I’m in! Pat On 2/11/09 1:36 A Pat Feb 11, 2009 10:07 AM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Preview not available Donna Feb 11, 2009 10:06 AM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Silvio Solari Feb 11, 2009 9:05 AM
Re: [italian-442] Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Preview not available Ellen Goldberg Feb 11, 2009 1:34 AM
Hands on Cooking Lesson - Regional Italian food - Ciao! Grazie mille to all of you who made our tasting event so memorable and fun! I hope more of you will join us for our next event. A few in the group suggested that we organize a hands on cooking lesson at my friend Salvatore Rizzo's cooking theater i renee Feb 11, 2009 12:54 AM
Puglia - The Awaiting Table Cooking School - In the Spring, I will be traveling southern Italy with a good friend who owns a cooking school in Lecce, Puglia. Since it's in Southern Italy, I thought I'd tell you about his site: The Awaiting renee Feb 7, 2009 4:25 PM
My Sicilian friend's Culinary Theater in NYC - Ciao tutti! Just met with a good friend, Sal Rizzo (he is Sicilian American from Agrigento). I want to tell you about his amazing culinary theater located in MACY's in NYC. Sal recently became the new owner (he was the mastermind behind the renee Feb 7, 2009 4:21 PM
last chance - sicilian tasting event on tuesday! - ciao! this is the last call for RSVPs for tuesdays Sicilian tasting event! please see the info on the message board for the menu, pricing and program. we will be discussing sicily and i will show you images from my travels. as always, we will have a sh renee Feb 6, 2009 3:08 PM
Re: [italian-442] New Meetup: A Taste of Sicily COMMENT - Sounds great but unfotunately out of my budget during this recession. Maybe some other time. I liked the event in somebody's large apt. with great wines, etc, last year. Nice persons. Cheers DMH Daniel m. Hall Jan 27, 2009 10:40 AM
Re: [italian-442] How to Reserve a Spot for our Tasting - Re: [italian-442] How to Reserve a Spot for our Tasting Renee bella, I’m putting a check to you in the mail toda Pat Jan 23, 2009 1:15 PM
How to Reserve a Spot for our Tasting - Ciao! If you would like to attend our Viaggio Siciliano tasting in February, I can only hold your spot w/ a $15 paypal deposit. Even if you RSVP a Yes on meetup, I can not hold your spot w/out a deposit (b/c last minute cancellations give me a &quo renee Jan 23, 2009 12:21 PM
New Meetup: A Taste of Sicily - Announcing a new Meetup for New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine & Travel Group! What: A Taste of Sicily When: February 10, 2009 7:00 PM Meeting fee: $60.00 per person Where: Click the link below to find out! renee Jan 22, 2009 11:23 PM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale!, request - Please include me - Pradeep and my email is [address removed] On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM, Daniel m. Hall < Pradeep Jan 19, 2009 4:25 PM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! Renee, Buon Natale cara mia, e Buon Anno. Dove’ sei per le feste – qui Pat Dec 22, 2008 9:46 AM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - Marisa Dec 21, 2008 10:32 PM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - v\:* {behavior:url (#default#vml);} v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } Angela Dec 20, 2008 6:55 PM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale!, request - Yes, please send information to Daniel Hall, [address removed]. When will you have another event in NYC? Happy holidays. --- On Sat, 12/20/08, renee wrote: > From: renee > Subject: [italian Daniel m. Hall Dec 20, 2008 10:35 AM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - Preview not available Manuele Dec 20, 2008 10:19 AM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - Hi, Please send me an invite- JOANNA BARBOLLA [address removed] JOANNA Dec 20, 2008 9:03 AM
Re: [italian-442] Buon Natale! - Preview not available Alliah Dec 20, 2008 8:59 AM
Buon Natale! - Ciao! As you know, I am moving this group to facebook for 2009. I will still keep these meetup pages but will post new photos of Sicily and additional info on the facebook group page. Many of you have asked me to send you a faceboo renee Dec 20, 2008 8:54 AM
Re: [italian-442] sicily group - Hi Renee, Kindly send the face book invite, it is easier. Grazie! Peggy Lane Dec 7, 2008 12:36 PM
Re: [italian-442] sicily group - Ciao Reneè, grazie dell'invito, dovevo creare uno spazio su Facebook. Volevo comunicarti che a fine gennaio uscirà l'album dei Siculounge Project.volevo mandarti il materiale, ma non so se aspettare l'uscita uffici cristina russo Dec 2, 2008 11:59 AM
sicily group - Ciao! Grazie for all your prayers for my nonnina. She is doing better now and I am almost ready to organize new events (thanks for your patience). Una Buona Notizia... I am creating a Sicily food & travel group on facebook renee Nov 29, 2008 2:20 AM
Re: [italian-442] our club update - thank u silvio and nice to meet u! crista 2008/11/27 Silvio Solari < [address removed] > cristina russo Nov 28, 2008 12:14 PM
Re: [italian-442] our club update - Silvio Solari Nov 7, 2008 7:41 PM