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12 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI with their favorite cocktail while enjoying huge shrimp cocktail, stuffed artichokes, or Message from the President stuffed banana peppers with ricotta cheese By Angelo A. Cassaro and homemade Italian sausage. Our most By 1890, railroad developers had changed. For those of us who moved to popular entrées include prime ribeye, sole determined the water-rich Las Vegas Valley Las Vegas, our only chance to be with our (oasis) would be a prime location for a own, started in 1960 with the formation stop facility and town. More than a quarter of the Italian American Club of Southern century earlier, Nevada, known as the Battle Nevada. Until 1990, thirty years after our Born State, had been admitted to the Union incorporation, this was a private mens club in 1864 during the Civil War. The water- only. Certainly you had to be Italian and be meadows of Las Vegas (Las Vegas means invited and sponsored to be considered for ‘the meadows’ in Spanish) was the gateway membership. The men fi nally realized their from east to west and Salt Lake City to Los wives and all Italian women would grow the Angeles. In 1905 Las Vegas was founded club and for many men create a better home and as far atmosphere. as US cities Our club go, that was has fl ourished rather late in in the past our County’s several years to history. approximately Nevada was 700 members. the fi rst state to We have legalize casino- an affi liate Angelo & Gabriella Quarantello, IAC Board Member style gambling. membership The railroad classifi cation parmigiano, pork braciole, center cut double and gambling for people from bone pork chops, all the veal and chicken halls attracted out of town. dishes, your favorite pasta dishes and best settlers Angelo’s childhood home When many of freshest desserts. Check out or website along with cheap land and jobs. By 1930 our nearly 42 million visitors come to Vegas at www.iacvegas.com and make sure you the Hoover Dam project created almost each year, they know the “Club” is the place call for reservations when you come to our 6,000 jobs and housing neighborhoods for to visit. We recently were named by the Las “neighborhood”. workers, not really families back then. Vegas Review Journal To this day, unlike much older cities, as the “Best Italian there are no ethnic neighborhoods in Las Restaurant” in Vegas. Vegas. I was born in the West side of Buffalo, Additionally, the Las NY. Which was the Italian neighborhood. Vegas Sun newspaper There were Polish, Irish, Jewish and black entertainment Cassaro neighborhoods as well. The houses were columnist and . . mostly two family houses and many had a critique Johnny Katz AA Plumbing small cottage behind the main house. They called our club, “the Established 1980 were built close together and mostly very swankiest club on the 35 Years Serving Las Vegas! similar design. Everybody knew everyone planet”. With the that lived on their street. Most of our reincarnation of the Free Estimates neighbors had been there for a generation Club and membership New Construction Water Softners Water Filtration or more. The neighborhoods spoke their increasing by over All Plumbing Needs General Repairs native language and broken English. All 20 members per Sewer Cleaning Bath/Kitchen Remodel the little family owned neighborhood stores month, reservations sold only ethnic foods. The aroma in our are now a must: 702.361.5386 neighborhood, wherever you were was fresh thanks to Cleveland’s baked bread or frying meatballs for the restaurateur Jimmy Sunday sugo. Grandmothers picking cigoria Gerard, food and or cardugna, kids playing stickball old men beverage director and drinking wine or espresso and playing moda. Buffalo’s own Ben Look for our trucks! Everybody had victory gardens with beautiful Spano, maître’s and tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants and fruit trees. events coordinator. The neighbors would complete and brag who We serve dinner could grow the biggest zucchini, or peaches. Wednesday through All my Italian American friends out Sunday starting here in Vegas, remember those days and at 5 pm with live State Contractors Lic #0022036 Unlimited our neighborhoods. I know many of those entertainment nightly. 4327 W. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118 neighborhoods have changed as so many Members tend [email protected] migrated to the “burbs”. The times have to start their evening

CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 13 You Can Run, But LVMPD Will Catch You As we progress through 2015, street By Joseph Lombardo, Sheriff moving maps, thermal imagers and criminals continue to evolve, adapting updated night sun spot lights to put an to officers’ tactics to catch them. Having ease the stress levels of ground units during emphasis on the patrol mission. The worked as a police officer in Southern vehicle and foot pursuits as well as other pilot’s main responsibility is flying the Nevada for over 27 years and now high stress encounters. aircraft, singularly focused on the safety elected Sheriff of one of the largest police To this end, patrol helicopters are similar of flight, navigating busy airspace, and departments in the United States, I have to a patrol car in the sky: “the mission is communicating with air traffic control watched these changes in suspect tactics the same only the vehicle is different,” towers. change over time. Today’s suspects are is a phrase used widely in Airborne Law more cunning. They possess a detailed Enforcement circles. The air crew is actively thought process to escape apprehension, looking for suspicious vehicles and people which causes new challenges for police prowling neighborhoods late at night. departments nationwide. They are responding to calls for service, One of the most effective assets that assisting patrol officers that are arriving many major police departments (including on potentially dangerous calls and setting mine) deploy against street criminals is the up perimeters during foot pursuits. The patrol support helicopter. Using helicopters air crew coordinates the assets of multiple for policing is commonly referred to as agencies and provides tactical insight Airborne Law Enforcement (A.B.L.E.), during vehicle pursuits and other high Air Support to Regular Operations priority calls. I wholeheartedly promote Air (A.S.T.R.O.), or simply Air Support. It has Support Units for cities. The benefits of an been proven time and time again that police air support unit are many, namely increased helicopters directly decrease crime and are apprehension rates, improved officer safety often the first police asset to arrive on a and the overall impact on lowering crime critical call. Their arrival can immediately rates. Within LVMPD, our air crews are currently made up of a pilot in command Sheriff Joseph Lombardo Cassaro who is a police . . officer and a T.F.O. Our Office of Internal Oversight and AA (Tactical Flight Constitutional Policing recently conducted Construction Officer) who is also a four-year vehicular pursuit analysis and Helping Build Las Vegas for Over 30 Years! a police officer, but the results were staggeringly impressive. may or may not be In 2007, when air support was actively Enjoy your home! a pilot. During my involved in our vehicle pursuits, the tenure as the Air apprehension rate was 70%, which is an Now’s a great time Unit Commander, acceptable rate. Fast forward to 2014, and to have the kitchen I implemented a the apprehension rate increased to 95% stringent T.F.O. when our patrol helicopters were actively & bathroom you’ve program. I involved in a vehicle pursuit, which understood and is nearly perfect. These apprehension always wanted. implemented numbers are slightly less, but similar in procedures to ensure regards to foot pursuits of fleeing suspects. a separation of the The numbers only help bolster my belief in 702.736.9118 duties between the using helicopters to amplify regular police Call Now pilot in command functions and help reduce crime. General Contracting Sales Design and the T.F.O, In closing, as long as I am the Sheriff of keeping in mind that the LVMPD we will use patrol helicopters. Complete Construction Value Engineering both are important To double down on my support of this Commercial / Residential for an effective mission, I decided to paint our new patrol State Contractors Lic #0021432 Unlimited patrol helicopter helicopter black and white to match our 4327 W. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118 team. Our air crews patrol vehicle fleet and stress that the air [email protected] were flying in fully unit’s main purpose is to serve and protect equipped helicopters our community. – outfitted with 14 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Young) Las Vegas is one of a few cities that one can feel safe, walking down the street at Publisher’s Notes 3:00 in the morning with a couple thousand By Edward Bevilacqua dollars in one’s pocket. Thank you Sheriff “Authentic” was the theme heard will help us reach and serve every Italian Lombardo! most often from Gino Scotto (Zeffi rino’s American community in the USA. The I am pleased to announce the addition at the Venetian), Patrick Littlejohn (Il credit goes to our Club (our members and of the 98 year old San Francisco Italian Mulino in the Forum Shops at Caesars) staff), the clubs we serve, our distributors, Athletic Club and the Italian American and Anthony Esparza, Chef Michael and advertisers and especially to those who take community in Buffalo to our network of Linda Brookin’s (Carmine’s Italian American communities NYC -also in the Forum Shops (NOTE: Buffalo didn’t meet at Caesars). the deadline, so we’ll have to Another record month: wait until next month to learn 12,000 magazines printed about life in that established and distributed in 7 major community). The SFIAC is Italian American Markets perhaps the strongest club in the (San Francisco, New Orleans, USA. Thank you to the SFIAC’s Cleveland, New Haven, Board of Directors for approving Providence, Las Vegas, and the plan; and a special thank you Buffalo). We won’t stop until to experienced writer and law we cover all the other major enforcement offi cer, Leo Pierini markets (Baltimore, Boston, for contributing information Chicago, Detroit, Florida, about the SFIAC’s history and Los Angeles, New Jersey, mission; and thank you to Tony Patrick Littlejohn (L) of Il Mulino NYC, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Gemignani for the introduction Pittsburgh, St. Louis, San Diego, Seattle, the time to write the compelling stories we and his continued support. Upstate NY, Washington DC, etc.). feature. Locally, Frank Bonanno, CEO of the 50+ We are looking for local partners to Sheriff Lombardo is back with a restaurant company, Fifth Avenue Restaurant provide local content, identify businesses monthly column! Because of the large Group, is responsible for our great fortune that will give Ciao Tutti away free and number of security personnel Continued on Page 40 fi nd businesses that want to support the associated with the cause of keeping our great culture alive and casino business and prosperous. the military personnel Validation: Umberto Mucci, Italian at Nellis Air Force Journalist, writer for the online Italian base, our Italian newspaper “L’Opinione delle Libertà”, American sheriff publisher of We The Italians (www. coordinates one of wetheitalians.com), and all-around good the largest police / guy, had this to say, security forces in the “I’m very impressed by Ciao Tutti: world (and certainly you’re doing a wonderful job, ... in such a it is the highest ratio great number of cities ... your commitment of law enforcement is great, and in the future I’d like to set up a to people). Though partnership between “We the Italians” and the Sheriff has been your [Italian American] Club and [Ciao absent from Ciao Tutti]... we want to fi ll the gap between Tutti for a couple Italy and the huge, passionate, successful months (it takes a Italian American communities, all over the lot to run such a USA.” large organization), “We the Italians” is the 800# gorilla of he’s back; this month, Italian aggregation sites: everything and he talks about the anything you want to know about Italians effectiveness of Bienvenuti! Bringing Italy to you through is there; there’s no need to look anywhere police helicopters Sonoma County Winer A small family owned winery featuring the Italian Varietal, Primivito. else. (NOTE: our weekly electronic version in reducing crime. Call us and mention this ad for 10% off your order of this delicious wine. of Ciao Tutti has included a link to www. 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CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 15 The Non Club Club F.I.O.R.E. Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary By The Las Vegas Tribune Roving Reporter The 11th Anniversary of the Non I contacted Conrad Villella, Johnny Club Club F.I.O.R.E. drew guests from all Amato and Joe Beringhelli (who over the country--New York, New Jersey, unfortunately has passed away) and we met Pennsylvania, and many more places. at the Starbucks on Sahara. We had our 1st Perhaps what motivates (and perplexes) irreverent meeting at the Greek Isles Hotel, attendees, is that this “organization,” a loosely and the rest is history. used term until the proper nomenclature for In that first meeting, they even used the flag of Sao Paulo as their back drop just to show they were not to be taken seriously. Present at that inaugural meeting were Pat Cooper, Rich Little, Freddy Bell, Sonny King and many others. Although F.I.O.R.E. is not strictly for entertainers, Pat Morita, Marty Allen, The Non Club Club F.I.O.R.E. welcomes Bob Anderson, Vince Falcone, Babe Pier, Vince Falcone as their next guest speaker, Sweet Louie, Robin Leach, Pia Zadora, Thursday, August 13th at 11:30AM at the ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB on 2333 East Sahara Ave. Falcone spent 10 years as Frank Sinatra’s conductor and is currently conducting his 32-piece orchestra in Bob Anderson’s show FRANK, THE MAN AND THE MUSIC at the Palazzo Hotel. Lorraine Thompson, David Adolph, and Ambassador Judy Coco such a group is found, has lasted eleven years and continues to flourish. JAZZMIN, a Las Vegas based Jazz ensemble, was the featured attraction for their 11th anniversary. Singer Michael Monge, currently appearing at the East Side Lounge at the Encore Hotel, sang some traditional Neapolitan songs. The entire program was well received. A “disorganization” that originally began as a joke has become a monthly social President/Founder Nelson Sardelli and Ambassa- President Felix Silla, one of the most popular men destination. F.I.O.R.E events are the place to dor/First Lady in waiting Lorraine Thompson. She on campus, and two other usual suspects be if you want to enjoy great food, live music, even has a white dress and everything To learn more about F.I.O.R.E., go to surprise entertainers, captivating speakers and Heidi Harris, The Great Thompsoni, Artie www.nonclubclubfiore.com and visit the supreme camaraderie in a fun environment. Schroeck, Joey Villa, Steve Rossi, Cork ABOUT US page. While the F.I.O.R.E. is “There were many serious organizations Proctor, Carmelinda November, Frankie not for everyone, it is a monthly highlight for around town,” said Nelson Sardelli, the creator and Joey Scinta, Frankie Randall, Tempest those who join. of F.I.O.R.E. “I thought we should have a total Storm, Bambi Jones, Rich Natole and many off the wall group with no agenda, no rules others have joined throughout the years. per se, and with no other purpose than to meet Aside from entertainers, their members with some friends and have a good time. are doctors, lawyers, community leaders and people from many more walks of life. Their programs have featured a former Nevada Governor, Lieutenant Governor, mayor, surgeons, a LVMPD Sheriff, renowned columnists, authors, a psychic, a former Burlesque queen, a The Gold and Silver coin Entrepreneur, President chiropractor, an opera singer, Phil Carlino, and Beverly Brown. Rumor has it that mega-celebrities and a host Phil came to Vegas with John C. Fremont of others. For all meetings/events, RSVP to [email protected] is a must.

16 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI The Way It Was, Part II: Of Maître d’s and Bookmakers When Las Vegas earned its title as the By Alan Balboni, Ph.D. Jim Feist began as a sports handicapper, “Entertainment Capital of the World” in the shooting craps. The most prominent Italian but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to 1950s and 1960s, both recent Italian immigrants Americans among the owners and managers of develop businesses dealing with all aspects of and East Coast Italian Americans were well the race books in the 1950s were Frank Sala, sports betting. He set up a sports handicapping represented in gourmet restaurants. Nick Sonny Remolif, George Ligouri and Gaspare service when he arrived in Las Vegas from Kelly (née Fiore), Bruno Mandini, Mario “Jasper” Speciale. Florida in 1976. Sixteen years later, he owned Marino, Johnny Morelli, Ray Pistelli, Pietro Italian Americans figured prominently in seven companies and employed more than two Museto, Emilio Muscelli, Arturo Trapletti, the expansion of race and sportsbook business hundred people. Some readers may recall the and Mary Antonucci were among the most in the 1980s and 1990s. Sports ‘N’ Gaming newswire, as well as the widely known. About 25 years ago, as I was Most helpful to me in my research was Vic Nevada Sports Schedule, the official schedule gathering information for my book, I learned Salerno, a dentist who decided that opening a used by Nevada race and sports books in the that Nick Kelly’s name was certainly the best race and sportsbook in 1978 near the Golden 1980s and 1990s. remembered. Before serving as maître d’ at the Nugget would be even more exciting than As I wrote in the June issue about Italian Sands, Nick had worked at the Copacabana filling cavities and extracting teeth. He and two Americans in the entertainment business who in New York City, where he had become of his assistants (neither of Italian ancestry) contributed so much to bringing millions of acquainted with Jack Entratter and other Jewish estimated that a third of race and sports visitors to Las Vegas during the second half of Americans who later became major investors book managers and workers during the the twentieth century and write in this article in the Sands. Never married, he devoted mid 1970s through mid 1990s were Italian about the many Italian Americans who played virtually all of his leisure time to developing Americans. Among the best known were Lou leading roles in establishing the race and sports the Italian American Club. Whether in an D’Amico, Lennie DelGenio, Vince DiMare, books, readers may wonder, “What’s next?” official leadership position or not, Nick Kelly Joe Lupo, Tony Paonessa, Tom Rinaldi, and In the October issue I will write about Tony was the guiding force of the Italian-American Jimmy Vaccaro. Each served respectively Cornero and Pietro Orlando Silvagni, two of organization, whose membership in the 1960s as either director or assistant director of the the more colorful gaming entrepreneurs who was dominated by resort industry employees. race and sports books at Caesars Palace, invested their time and talent in Las Vegas During the 1970s and 1980s, as major Bally’s, Excalibur, Sam’s Town Gold River (in shortly after gambling was re-legalized in American corporations began investing in Las Laughlin), Santa Fe, and Mirage. Nevada in 1931. Vegas hotels and casinos, Italian Americans Other men of remained as numerous among the ranks of Italian ancestry showroom maître d’s as they had been in prominent in the race- previous decades. Indeed, my review of the and-sportsbook were entertainment section of the two Las Vegas Jimmy Graciano of daily newspapers in the 1970s and 1980s Palace Station, Vinnie revealed that about 55 percent of the maître Magliulo at Caesars d’s were of Italian birth or ancestry. Younger Palace, Dom Debaco, readers who have not yet entered their 6th assistant manager at decade, please know that prior to the advent the Tropicana, as well of reserved showroom seating, the maître as Ray Lenzi and d’s position was incredibly powerful and Gino Cappelletti, both lucrative because customers commonly slipped of whom managed the maitre d’ $5 to $25 (or more) for choice race and sports books showroom seats. When I wanted to interview at several Fremont former maitre d’s as part of my research, I too St. casinos. Yes, often learned that one or another of them was quite a few names to travelling, often in Europe. What other group consider. I hope seeing of retired hotel employees could afford to some of these names travel so far, so often? brought back pleasant It’s quite safe to say that Italian Americans memories for readers have been as enthusiastic about betting on who enjoyed sports sports events as members of any other ethnic betting a few decades group. So it’s no wonder that Italian Americans ago. played a major role in the establishment and the Any discussion of growth of the race and sportsbook segment of race and sports books the gaming industry. The first race books were should include mention located on or near Fremont Street. They catered of the business that to tourists and locals who enjoyed betting on provided information horse races (and later, other sporting events) to the books and to the even more than playing the slot machines or bettors.

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What is it A weekly live event broadcast everywhere. Our three hosts and one guest enjoy a terrific meal at one of Las Vegas’ “Best of the Best” restaurants “Italian­style” (i.e. while sharing stories and pondering Italian American culture, current events, the past, the future and everything in­between). Viewers are encouraged to attend these live events and can participate remotely by asking questions and commenting on the answers.

Who Vince Falcone Nelson Sardelli Pete Barbutti Vince Falcone is an American musician, Nelson Sardelli is a Pete Barbutti is an American composer and entertainer of Italian Brazilian-born singer- comedian and musician descent from Syracuse, NY. He spent comedian of Italian (piano, "cordeen", and 10 years as Frank Sinatra's musical descent. He was an trumpet) of Italian descent ​ ​ director in the waning years of entertainer in Las from the Scranton, PA. He Sinatra’s 60-plus year- career. The Vegas. On 28 June made at least twelve superlative musician has written a 2008, he was awarded appearances on The Tonight ​ book about himself and his years with the Golden Pillow Show Starring Johnny ​ his former boss, who died in 1998 at Award from the Carson. Among his better ​ ​ age 82. International known television works are Entertainer School of "Celebrity Microwaves" as Before Frank Sinatra died he gave a Las Vegas. He is a the host, "The New Liars bunch of music to Falcone and said, president of the Las Club" and "The Next Line" as "Vinnie, just keep the music going, Vegas F.I.O.R.E. Club. a regular panelist. that's all." ​ ​

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18 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI The “New Old Vegas” with The Duke of Fremont Street! Over the years as The Duke of Fremont By The Duke of Fremont St. He has an absolutely incredible voice Street, Las Vegas treasure hunter, I’ve trekked Las Vegas his home. By chance, I met him at and is the epitome of the classic “Las Vegas across six continents. I’ve traveled to many our Italian American Club of Southern Nevada Golden Era” performer. I invite you to drop distant lands, exploring an enormous number of during our monthly F.I.O.R.E. meeting some by the Eastside Lounge located in the Encore fascinating and exotic locations. None, however, months ago. It’s kind of funny how we met. I had Hotel on the Las Vegas strip to see and hear compare to my beloved Las Vegas. Although to take a business call during our meeting, so I Michael and the Encore trio. Michael and the I wander the planet, I always return here to stepped outside to take the call. While outside by trio perform there Wednesday through Sunday my home. With a the front entrance, I from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Both traditional and trendy population of two overheard the house cocktails are served by a very friendly and million residents music while on the courteous staff who will make you feel welcome. and an additional phone. I had a hard The beautiful lounge overlooks a marvelous 40 million plus time concentrating outdoor panorama with pools of sparkling water visitors a year because I was so and lush vegetation. From the moment you are from all corners mesmerized by seated, you’ll start enjoying a sophisticated yet of the world, my the Italian tenor comfortable ambience and settle into a world global village of on the club’s of your own! There is a nominal $10 cover Las Vegas is truly speakers in the charge and a one drink minimum; however, a destination like background. Upon on Wednesday and Sunday nights, there is no other! As a long finishing my call no cover charge for locals. Michael performs time Las Vegas and reentering the both classic “Rat Pack” era and contemporary resident, a member club, I approached favorites with perfection. Michael sings Dean of The Italian Jimmy Girard, the Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry American Club of The Duke of Fremont and the talented Michael Monge restaurant manager, Vale, and Tony Bennett classics but does them Southern Nevada, and a staff writer for Ciao and asked, “Hey Jimmy, who is that singing with his own flair. Although I totally enjoy all Tutti, I wish to recommend my personal favorites on the house music system?” Jimmy replied, of Michael’s songs, personally I love his Italian in regard to dining, nightlife, and entertainment. “That’s Michael.” “Michael, who’s Michael?” ballads the best. Recently while attending I believe my inside tips will be relevant and Jimmy replied, “Michael Monge, he’s our Michael’s performance, he sang a spellbinding beneficial to both tourists and locals alike, and I guest,” as he pointed to a handsome, sharply rendition of Inamorata which brought a standing hope you please consider my suggestions! dressed gentleman across the room. Jimmy ovation from the crowd! Michael is a truly gifted Whether you live here or are just visiting immediately introduced me to the singer, and entertainer singing from his heart and soul. His Vegas, make it a point to see and hear Michael we’ve been friends ever since. From that day on, charming, authentic style represents the best of Monge. I’ve been sold on Michael Monge! I love playing vintage Vegas, bringing glamour and style back I am so impressed with my dear friend and his recordings at home and in the car. to my city. fellow Italian American Club member, the very Michael is an extraordinary singer, crooner, You owe it to yourself to take you and yours talented Michael Monge. Originally from New and entertainer and puts on an unforgettable to see and hear Michael. You won’t regret it. And York, I’m happy to say that Michael now makes performance wherever he performs. please give him my regards!

CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 19 Is Water That Important For Pizza And Breads By Tony Gemignani [EDITOR’S NOTE: The following use a high-gluten, high-protein flour. The is an excerpt from Tony’s (must have) Yeast is responsible for flavor, and absorption rate is much higher, meaning book, The Pizza Bible. Please go to water serves as a vei for the yeast and that it’s stretchier and can handle more www.tonygemignani.com and www. helps it perform better. Water in New York, water than other types of flour. Since this thepizzabible.com in order to obtain your Chicago, and San Francisco is great, but the flour is more durable, it will also work copy today] same cannot be said for water in Florida, much better with powerful leavening agents Sometimes you hear people say New San Diego and Las Vegas. It’s simple-- such as yeast. York pizza is amazing because of the water! good water is based on Is that true? Yes. Not so much for the flavor, Natalie Mulford but rather, everything else that makes a [email protected] great crust. Manager, Publicity and Marketing Water is the second most abundant TEN SPEED PRESS | WATSON- ingredient in our dough. Typically there is GUPTILL | AMPHOTO 58-70% water in our dough for breads and The Crown Publishing Group, Penguin pizza and water plays a very significant Random House role. Pizzaiolos (pizza makers) and bakers 6001 Shellmound Street #600 prefer to use moderately hard to soft non- Emeryville, CA 94608 chlorinated water. We don’t like to use Direct 510-282-2959 hard water; it makes dough dry and rigid. Fax 510-285-2979 Typically, your dough will not rise as well Tony Gemignani when using hard water, and your dough [email protected] will tend to snap back from the shape you 11 Time World Pizza Champion are trying to make it. With hard water, your Owner/Author/Master Instructor yeast may also have a hard time creating Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, pockets, which is a characteristic you want three things: color, smell, Capo’s, Pizza Rock, Slice House, to see in pizza, as well as breads such as and taste. Typically the water in Las International School of Pizza ciabatta or baguettes. Vegas is high in minerals, making it 510-427-6979 hard. You can easily http://www.tonygemignani.com/ tell by just tasting it. I use reverse osmosis at all my locations. Master Dough This takes out all the minerals, cleaning my Without Starter water so I can make Here is a simple dough recipe for the home a silky soft dough. user. For home users, I Makes about 27 Ounces (775 grams) of recommend bottled or Dough filtered water. Also, remember that more INGREDIENTS water in your dough - 4.5 grams (1-1/2 teaspoons) active dry makes a crispier crust. yeast You would think that - 70 grams (1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) a dough that has a lot warm water (80°F to 85°F) of water in it makes a - 453 grams (3-1/2 cups) flour with 13 to dough that is soupy 14 percent protein, preferably All Trumps, and wet, but during Pendleton Flour Mills Power, Giusto’s a certain point, a High Performer, King Arthur Sir Lancelot more hydrated dough Unbleached Hi-Gluten,or Tony’s California steams and crisps in Artisan Flour the baking process. - 9 grams (1 tablespoon) diastatic malt Also remember that in the pizza - 225 grams (3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) business, we tend ice water, plus more as needed 750 S. Rampart Blvd. #9 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 6555 S. Jones Blvd. #100 - 9 grams (2 teaspoons) fine sea salt Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV not to use all purpose Phone: (702) 272-2333 Phone: (702) 730-6789 Phone: (702) 434-2337 flour when making - 5 grams (1 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil www.sambalatte.com dough. Instead, we

20 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI INSTRUCTIONS of the oil is absorbed. The dough won’t look Form the dough into balls. Set the balls Put the yeast in a small bowl, add the completely smooth. on a half sheet pan, spacing them about 3 warm water, and whisk vigorously for 30 Use a bowl scraper to transfer the dough inches apart. Or, if you will be baking the seconds. The yeast should dissolve in the to an unfl oured work surface, then knead it balls on different days, place each ball on a water and the mixture should foam. If it for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth. Cover the quarter sheet pan. Wrap the pan(s) airtight doesn’t and the yeast granules fl oat, the dough with a damp dish towel and let rest at with a double layer of plastic wrap, sealing yeast is “dead” and should be discarded. room temperature for 60 minutes. the wrap well under the pan(s). Put the Begin again with a fresh amount of yeast Using a dough cutter, lift the dough into pan(s) in a level spot in the refrigerator and and water. a large bowl, press it down slightly, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Combine the fl our and malt in the bowl rub a little water over of a stand mixer fi tted with the dough hook. the top. Cover with a With the mixer running on the lowest double layer of plastic speed, pour in most of the ice water, wrap and refrigerate reserving about 2 tablespoons, followed by for 24 hours. the yeast-water mixture. Pour the reserved Remove the dough water into the yeast bowl, swirl it around to from the refrigerator dislodge any bits of yeast stuck to the bowl, and put it in the bowl and add to the mixer. of a stand mixer fi tted Mix the dough at the lowest speed for with the dough hook. about 1 minute, until most of the dough Mix for 30 seconds comes together around the hook. Stop the on the lowest speed mixer. Use your fi ngers to pull away any to degas the dough, dough clinging to the hook, and scrape the removing any air sides and bottom of the bowl with a bowl bubbles. scraper or rubber spatula. Check the bottom Move the dough of the bowl for any unincorporated fl our. to the work surface Turn the dough over and press it into the and use the dough bottom of the bowl to pick up any stray cutter to cut the dough pieces. If the dough isn’t holding together, into halves or thirds add small amounts of water (about 1/2 (depending on the teaspoon to start) and mix until the dough is weight called for in no longer dry and holds together. each recipe). Weigh Add the salt and mix on the lowest speed each piece, adjusting for 1 minute to combine. the quantity of dough Stop the mixer, pull the dough off the as necessary. (You hook, and add the oil. Mix the dough for 1 may have a little extra to 2 minutes, stopping the mixer from time dough). to time to pull the dough off the hook and scrape down the sides of the bowl, until all

CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 21 Risotto: Arma Segreta Di Italia L’uso di mangiare il riso in Italia, si deve Di Chef Vary caldo si aggiungeranno, a scelta, in base alla agli Aragonesi che nel XIV secolo lo portarono Pellaprat (1889). Unico, a testimonianza di ricetta, cipolla, aglio o scalogno tritati molto a Napoli, dalla Spagna, dove però non riscosse un conciliazione gastronomica-culturale, è il finemente (più sono tagliati finemente più il un gran successo. Successo che ebbe invece nel ”risotto gitano” ricetta tipica dei Rom piemontesi profumo sarà intenso) che dovranno cuocere a nord d’Italia dove nacque anche la tecnica di con Spumante e panna oppure nella sua variante fuoco lento fino a completo appassimento. “cuocere a risotto” o “risottare”. con cacao. La tostatura Il riso, non solo trovò cosi il suo nuovo modo Intuitivamente l’ingrediente fondamentale Questa è una fase molto importante per di farsi apprezzare ma anche il perfetto territorio per il risotto è il riso ma fondamentale è la qualità la buona riuscita del risotto. Il riso va tostato ricco di acqua dove crescere. del di quest’ultimo e perché il piatto risulti nel soffritto fino a quando i chicchi saranno Il prototipo nonché archetipo di risotto perfetto, ovvero cremoso ma con i chicchi ben trasparenti. fu quello “alla milanese” naturalmente con lo definiti, è necessario selezionarne il tipo giusto. . A fine tostatura, in base alla ricetta, potrebbe zafferano! Il riso deve infatti, mantenere l’amido che venire richiesto di aggiungere del vino che andrà Le coltivazioni di zafferano benché in Italia nel suo processo di gelatinizzazione legherà i fatto evaporare prima di proseguire con il brodo non siano cosi estese come in Iraq o India, sono chicchi avvolgendoli in una consistenza cremosa. per la cottura. sicuramente tra le migliori al mondo. Per fare un I risi che meglio si adattano sono l’Arborio, Il brodo: chilo di zafferano si devono raccogliere 150 mila il Baldo, il Carnaroli, il Maratelli, il Rosa Il brodo potrà essere di carne, pesce o fiori, e ci vogliono 500 ore di lavoro da qui si Marchetti, il Sant’Andrea ed il Vialone Nano. vegetali in base alla ricetta, importante è che sia evince il perché del caro prezzo di questa spezia. Il riso Arborio (dal comune di Arborio di ottima qualità e assolutamente molto caldo. La storia, perché di storia si tratta, del risotto provincia di Vercelli) selezionato da Domenico Per ottenere un buon brodo di carne si alla Milanese, è unica ma davvero simpatica ed Marchetti (1936), appartiene al gruppo di varietà dovranno utilizzare carni miste (bovine e di è intimamente legata al più famoso monumento Japonica e rientra nella catalogazione dei risi pollo) e verdure (carota, sedano e cipolla) con della città Il Duomo. Verso la fine del 1300 superfini. l’aggiunta di spezie (chiodi di garofano, alloro, iniziarono ad arrivare a Milano molti artisti I suoi chicchi assorbono acqua 5 volte il loro cannella). che prestavano il loro talento alla “fabbrica del peso. Il brodo vegetale prevede l’utilizzo di un Duomo” ovvero il cantiere che rimase vivo ed Il Baldo è una varietà di riso superfino ampio assortimento di verdure facendo sempre attivo per decenni. introdotta molto recentemente (1977), derivato attenzione di non utilizzare sapori troppo Fra questi artisti vi era anche un pittore dall’incrocio dell’Arborio con lo Stirpe 136) predominanti come cavolfiori o finocchi. fiammingo, Valerio Perfundavalle, che usava Considerato uno dei migliori risi italiani non Per il brodo di pesce o ‘Fumetto” si dovranno aggiungere lo zafferano per dare brillantezza al solo per la sua consistenza ma anche per il suo utilizzare varie specie ittiche in base al tipo di giallo utilizzato per dipingere le vetrate della sapore. risotto e aggiungere il sale marino solo a fine cattedrale. Il Carnaroli sempre originario dell’area cottura. Pare che un po’ di questo zafferano fosse della Pianura Padana tra le province di Pavia, La mantecatura: caduto involontariamente nella porzione di Novara e Vercelli, rispetto al comune Arborio, Questa è la fase finale e decisiva per la riso che l’artista stava consumando durante la nonostante sia classificato come superfino, ha un riuscita di un risotto cremoso. La mantecatura “pausa pranzo”, cosi il passo dal Duomo alla chicco più lungo, sodo e molto ricco di amido, prevede l’aggiunta di olio o burro e formaggio cucina fu breve. Se la storia del risotto alla per cui perfetto per il risotto. (stagionato e grattugiato fresco) a fuoco spento milanese è sicuramente una leggenda, la tecnica Il Maratelli, prende il nome da Mario e con un panno a copertura al fine di non di “cuocere a risotto” è invece autentica e tutta maratelli che lo seleziono’ nel 1914. Il suo permettere al vapore di bagnare il risotto. italiana...garanzia, addirittura di.....Auguste chicco in cottura cambia colore diventando In generale il consiglio è quello di Escoffier(1836-1935). grigio e raddoppiando le proprie dimensioni. equilibrare bene tutti i sapori senza che nessuno Già nel 1791, il risotto era servito alla corte Inizialmente utilizzato per le preparazioni di prevarichi l’altro, scegliere la giusta qualità di dei Savoia ma era ancora considerato un piatto minestre è stato in seguito apprezzato dopo riso e rispettare rigorosamente i tempi di cottura. di “alto rango” cosi come quello di “Giuseppe anche per i risotti. Mescolare il riso con un cucchiaio di legno Verdi” ideato dallo chef francese Henry-Paul Il Vialone Nano di origine veneta, oltre partendo sempre dal centro verso l’esterno in ad essere una varietà altamente consigliata ed quanto il riso tende a cuocere di più lungo bordi. apprezzata è anche una produzione Indicazione Il risotto va consumato caldo ma servito su geografica protetta (IGP) la cui area di piatto freddo produzione è limitata al solo bacino del fiume Il riso non va lavato prima della cottura, Tartaro. l’acqua penetrerebbe e favorendo lo sfaldamento. Tutti i risotti prevedono per la loro In genere se si consuma il risotto come preparazione dei passaggi fissi ed obbligatori: piatto unico la proporzione è di circa 90-100 gr soffritto, tostatura del riso, cottura con aggiunta a persona del liquido poco alla volta e mantecatura finale. Le ricette di risotti sono davvero moltissime La cottura del risotto deve essere e tutte senza glutine per cui eccellenti per i rigorosamente compresa tra i 15 e i 18 minuti celiaci!. (in base al riso scelto) e il liquido deve essere Dal famoso sopracitato risotto alla milanese bollente. al più originale risotto alle fragole passando ad Il soffritto: un classico veneto “risi e bisi” fino all’eccellente In una base burro o olio extravergine ben risotto alla pescatora.

22 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Risotto: Italy’s Secret Weapon All risotto require these steps: frying, By Chef Vary 3. Fry lightly garlic and parsley with red pepper roasting, cooking with the addition of the liquid Preparation: and extra virgin olive oil. little by little, and final creaming. 1. In a relatively low and wide pot add 75 grams 4. Add mussels, cover, and cook a few minutes Cooking the risotto must be strictly between of butter, beef marrow and chopped onion. until they are open, eliminating those whose 15 to 18 minutes (depending on the chosen rice) 2. Cook over very low heat. Add the onion. Add shells did not open during cooking. and the liquid must be hot. the wine and allow it to evaporate. 5. When the risotto is cooked to order, add The Fry: 3. Add the rice with salt. shrimp. Butter or extra virgin olive oil must be added. 4. Heat the rice for a few minutes and mix. 6. When it is definitely off, add mussels and Optionally, depending on the recipe, onion, 5. Add saffron clams. Stir. garlic or shallots, chopped finely (the scent is 6. Add broth (about 1 liter) 7. Serve immediately more intense that way) can simmer as well. 7. Stir occasionally. Keep the heat on medium / Roasting: high without a cover Pumpkin Risotto (Serves 5-6) This is a very important step for the success 8. If the rice tends to dry, add more broth. Ingredients: of the risotto. The rice is toasted in a pan until 9. When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and 400 g rice the grains are transparent. At the end of roasting, add the remaining butter and a little cheese. 1 onion, finely chopped a recipe may require you to add wine that will 10. Let stand covered with a clean cloth, but not 1 liter of vegetable broth evaporate. with the lid 100 g grated Parmesan The Broth: 11. Serve, adding a little bit of parmesan. 300 g pumpkin The soup can be meat, fish or vegetables. It NOTE: It is highly important not to exceed 1/2 cup white wine must be of high quality and very hot.To get a the cooking time of 15-18 minutes. 50g butter good broth, you must use mixed meat (beef and chicken) and vegetables (carrot, celery and Risotto With Squid Ink (Serves 4) onion) with the addition of spices (cloves, bay Ingredients: leaves, cinnamon).The vegetable broth involves 300 g rice a wide assortment of vegetables. Be careful 2 large cuttlefish not to make any tastes too dominant.For fish 1 glass of dry white wine 3 tablespoons of extra stock, you will have to use various fish species virgin olive oil or butter to the final creaming according to the type of risotto and add salt only Fish broth after cooking. 1 medium onion, finely chopped The Creaming: 1 2 cloves of garlic This is the final and decisive stage for the Salt and pepper success of a creamy risotto. Creaming includes Preparation: the addition of oil or butter and cheese (seasoned 1. Clean the cuttlefish, taking care not to break Preparation: and freshly grated) off the heat and cover with a the pockets containing the black ink. 1. Clean the pumpkin and cut into cubes. cloth so as not to allow steam to wet the risotto. 2. Fry the onion and garlic with oil or butter 2. In a low, wide pan big enough, fry the onion In general, the advice is to balance well 3. Add the cuttlefish, cut into pieces with their in the oil. all flavors, choose the right quality of rice and pockets of black (they break immediately). 3. When the onion is transparent (over medium- strictly respect the cooking times. Stir the rice 4. Pour half a glass of wine and let it evaporate. low) add the pumpkin. with a wooden spoon, always starting from the 5. Cook for about ten minutes. 4. Cook the pumpkin cubes until they are soft. center outwards as the rice tends to cook longer 6. Add rice and mix well. 5. Add rice and mix well. on the edges. The risotto should be eaten hot but 7. Continue cooking the rice. adding broth 6. Add the wine and allow it to evaporate. served on cold plates. Rice should not be washed gradually with salt and pepper. 7. Then start adding the hot broth a little at a time before cooking, water encourages flaking. 8. Turn off the fire. Cream with oil. until completely cooked rice. Typically, if you consume the risotto as a main Variant with the addition of seafood 8. Turn off the heat. Add the butter and Parmesan course, the portion size is about 90 to 100 grams Ingredients: cheese. per person. 2 or 3 shrimp per person 9. Add salt and pepper to taste. mussels and clams to taste Risotto Alla Milanese Recipe (Serves 6) 2 tablespoons parsley, finely Ingredients: chopped 500 grams of rice (Arborio or Carnaroli or garlic to taste CAPSTONE Vialone) Pepper to taste 200 grams of butter. Some nut tomato to taste RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE 30 grams of beef marrow (this is the original Preparation: recipe, but it’s no big deal if you don’t have it) 1. Clean the shrimp and cut ROCCO ABATE tritatissima ¼ onion into pieces large enough or RISK MANAGER 1 cup dry white wine even leave whole. 8681 W. SAHARA AVE., SUITE 100 | LAS VEGAS, NV 89117 1 gram of saffron 2. Prepare the mussels and [email protected] | P: 702.227.5727 | F: 702.227.5753 broth clams. Clean them well under 120 grams of freshly grated Parmesan cheese running water removing all CAPSTONEBROKERAGE.COM Salt remnants of dirt. CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 23 24 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 25 Italian Heritage and Tradition in the 21st Century American Family Nostalgia: From Don Draper and the By Edward R. Robusto with the norms of his new home. TV Series “Mad Men” impossible, in this fast-paced world. The I want the American Dream to continue “It’s delicate, but potent. Teddy told Internet, instant news, reality television, for my own children. They need to know me that in Greek, ‘nostalgia’ literally and much more have made those values that being Italian isn’t just a tattoo you put means ‘the pain from an old wound.’ It’s all seem passé today. When the Italian on your arm to set you apart from the rest a twinge in your heart far more powerful American children of today identify more of the club crowd. It is about close family than memory alone. This device isn’t a with the Jersey Shore and Mob Wives casts ties, loyalty, and a fi erce work ethic. It spaceship, it’s a time machine. It goes (or no Italian Americans at all), that raises doesn’t just lead to a better car or more backwards, and forwards... it takes us to a serious concerns. money--it encompasses complete success, place where we ache to go again. It’s not I want my children to know that their both personally and professionally. called the wheel, it’s called the carousel. great-grandparents fl ed here on a boat at How do we accomplish these goals It lets us travel the way a child travels - the turn of the 19th century because my in the 21st century? How do we pass around and around, and back home again, grandfather wanted an established home along heritage, beliefs and values to our to a place where we know we are loved.” for his new bride and their ever-expanding descendants in a society that moves faster When asked to write this short essay for family (nine children in America!). He than the speed of light and gives them the Ciao Tutti, I didn’t have to think long about was fi rst a bricklayer, then a shop owner impression that they can move from high a topic: heritage, tradition and legacy. The and a businessman. They need to know school to CEO, skipping life’s experiences three have increasingly lingered in my that although he wanted the best for them, along the way? How do we get them to mind as I’ve aged. immediately he understood the concept of understand that they wouldn’t have those Like the defi nition above regarding deferred gratifi cation (although the term opportunities without the blood, sweat, and nostalgia, at the mention of my heritage, probably wasn’t in his English vocabulary), tears of their great-grandparents, grand- I am taken back to a time where stories so he worked hard, saved for everything, parents, and yes, their parents? of a New York upbringing, the “old and built a great life in this country. We establish traditions today that country,” and learning lessons were a daily They need to know that much like their connect them to the old; a common process. It wasn’t so much what we did as great-grandfather, I moved my business ground, nostalgia. It might start with much as it was who we were expected to and my family to Las Vegas because I birthdays and holidays; it might be become. There was the expectation that knew that if we wanted to expand our lives, about music and religion; it might be regardless of circumstances, you never we needed to be part of a community in the about how they see their brothers and took sides against your own family. Even center of our business universe. We needed their sisters; it might be about joining a if you fought Monday through Saturday, to persist harder than anyone else, use our fraternal organization that connects the Grandma’s Sunday dinners were a time for God-given abilities and intellect to help old ways with the new; or it might just be you to behave, cooperate, and love. others, and ultimately improve our own about modeling those behaviors so that My mind fl ashes back to the tasty pasta, lives. eventually, maybe, just maybe, they start homemade bread, and bountiful meat. A My great-grandfather wanted the to carry those ideals with them wherever family dinner where my brothers, sister “American Dream” for his family, but the road takes them. and cousins were the only ones speaking he also knew that his Italian heritage, The bottom line is this; you need to English at the table, where children were traditions and values would play a big know it is going to take time. They may not “seen and not heard,” where we were sent role in his success and ultimately the “get it” now, but eventually the ideals will from the room when the adults needed to success of his own children. He knew his take root and continue to grow so that they talk. values, hard work, persistence and drive to can travel at their pace, experience the life Passing along my Italian heritage and succeed would overcome a lack of formal that being an Italian American provides, traditions to my children is diffi cult, but not education, connections, and familiarity and truly understand that heritage as their own. Edward R. Robusto Is the owner of Predictive Leadership Solutions, the only background screening company For More Info, contact… We Get It! We’re on it! that focuses on the hospitality industry Edward Robusto (convention centers, hotels, casinos, PLS is the hospitality industry’s preferred employment President/CEO background and vendor screening company. 888.997.9308 restaurants, nightclubs, transportation www.PLS-Screen and the security that protects them). His Our mission is to help you make the best hiring Member of… company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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26 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Italian Home Remedies (This Month from Non-Italian, Maxine Gaines)

[Editor’s note: Our goal is to By Edward R. Robusto attack besides the pain in the chest or help secure the future of our Italian - My physician also told me this: left arm. culture. We know that Italian home -- Water at bedtime will help -- Pain on the chin remedies are effective and a key part prevent nighttime leg cramps. Your leg -- Nausea of our culture. This month, Maxine, muscles are seeking hydration when -- Profuse sweating an ardent member of the Club and they cramp and wake you up with a Note: There may be NO pain in the responsible for perhaps a dozen Charlie Horse. chest during a heart attack. people joining, has gone “off the - About 60% of people who have a reservation” (i.e. the Mayo Clinic) to Mayo Clinic on Aspirin heart attack during sleep do not wake provide these Italian Home Remedies. - Dr. Virend Somers is a cardiologist up. Thank you, Maxine!] from the Mayo Clinic who is the lead -- However, if you are lucky author of the report in the July 29, 2008 enough to wake up, immediately Mayo Clinic on heart attacks and issue of the Journal of the American dissolve two aspirin pills in your the importance of drinking water College of Cardiology. mouth, swallow them with a bit of - Heart attacks can be triggered by - Most heart attacks occur in the day, water, call 911, say “heart attack!” (tell dehydration. Now I carry a bottle of generally between 6 A.M. and noon. them that you have taken two aspirins), water wherever I go. Aspirin is also a Having one during the night (when then call a neighbor or nearby family good idea! the heart should be at rest) means that member and sit on a chair or sofa near - How many folks do you know who something unusual happened. Somers the front door waiting for their arrival. say they won’t drink anything before and his colleagues have been working DO NOT LIE DOWN! going to bed because they’ll have to for a decade to show that sleep apnea is get up during the night? to blame. -- Drinking one glass of water - If you take an before going to bed helps avoid stroke aspirin or a baby or heart attack. I never knew all of this! aspirin once a day, Interesting. take it at night. The - I asked my doctor why people reason: aspirin has need to urinate so much at night. a 24-hour “half- -- Gravity holds water in the lower life”; therefore, if a part of your body when you are upright. heart attack occurs When you lie down and the lower body early in the morning, stays level with the kidneys, it is easier the aspirin will be for the kidneys to remove the water. I stronger in your knew you need your minimum water to system. help flush the toxins out of your body, - Aspirin lasts for but this was news to me. years; when it gets - Correct time to drink water--very old, it smells like important! vinegar; -- 2 glasses upon waking up - Bayer makes - helps activate internal organs a crystal aspirin to [Note: Lorraine Hunt Bono (and my dissolve instantly grandmother, Lucia) reports that a very on the tongue. They small shot of Canadian Club in the work much faster morning is beneficial] than the tablets. -- 1 glass 30 minutes before a - Keep aspirin meal - helps digestion beside your bed to -- 1 glass before taking a bath - help in the event of a helps lower blood pressure Heart attack. -- 1 glass before going to bed - - There are other avoids stroke or heart attack. symptoms of a heart CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 27 Howard Hughes’ Secret Aviator By Professor David G. Schwartz, UNLV (Part2) Continued from Last Months Issue How did one of the world’s richest men finger- and toenails. But others contend Howard Hughes lived strange, from his end up hitchhiking in the Nevada desert that, though eccentric and unkempt, Hughes days in the sun as a record-breaking aviator in the middle of the night? It was just too had not completely disintegrated. Several and Hollywood producer to his final years as preposterous to be true, but, as Dummar’s witnesses have testified under oath that they a constipated recluse subsisting on canned supporters argued, it was too ridiculous to be saw Hughes outside of the Desert Inn during soup and ice cream. After his April 5, 1976 a fabrication: because it was so outrageous, this time, and Hughes actually death, things got even weirder. it might just be true. In a dramatic trial, a piloted planes while in London in 1973; if he A holographic will mysteriously Nevada jury found the will to be a forgery, was capable of doing so then, he must have delivered to the Mormon Church’s Salt though compelling evidence, including been able to get himself around a few years Lake. several handwriting experts, suggested it earlier. That Hughes’s lifelong obsession City Visitors Center sparked a protracted was genuine. over secrecy had likely collapsed into full- legal battle centering on one Melvin Dummar, Now, more than twenty-five years after blown paranoia only complicates the matter; a Gabbs, Nevada, gas station attendant. The the original furor over the Mormon will, he delighted in keeping his cards close to the “Mormon will” left Dummar one-sixteenth a man claiming to have been Hughes’s vest, even to the point of having employees of Hughes’s estate; that share was estimated secret pilot has provided the key to the work at cross-purposes. at $150 million. Dummar explained that, on Hughes/Dummar riddle. For those who G. Robert Deiro, today a leading citizen a late December 1967 night, he had picked thought the Hughes controversy closed, of Las Vegas, has decided to break three up an old man claiming to be Hughes in the he offers answers that will force a change decades of silence and pull back some of Nevada desert. Dummar’s chance encounter in the official history, and may open more the veil of secrecy surrounding Hughes in with Hughes became a touchstone for the questions than they resolve. Nevada. Deiro grew up in Las Vegas and veracity of the will; if Dummar had really Howard Hughes’s Las Vegas years gained experience as a croupier (he dealt picked up Hughes, the will must be genuine; have become the stuff of strange myth and to Frank and Dean while at the Sands), a if not, it was just a forgery. morbid speculation. At Thanksgiving 1966, private investigator, and finally a pilot and Even at the height of the controversy, Hughes installed himself in the ninth-floor flight instructor. By the mid-1960s, Deiro no one asked the most basic question: penthouse of the Las Vegas Strip’s Desert had established himself as a “junior Mr. Inn; by March of Aviation” in Las Vegas, running charter the next year he flights, teaching pilots, and shuttling VIPs had purchased for city, county, and state governments. As the property, the a side venture, he ran “midnight specials” start of a buying to Ash Meadows, an isolated house of ill spree orchestrated repute that could only be reached by air or chiefly to avoid by dirt road from Death Valley Junction, taxes on the $566 something that was full of portent for his million he received future with Hughes. for selling his TW In addition to managing the air terminal, A stock. Hughes Deiro soon found himself tapped for another would remain safely role: that of after-hours guide for visiting ensconced at the DI FOH’s (Friends of Howard’s) looking for until Thanksgiving a night on the town beyond the tastes of 1970, when he was married, midlife Hughes executives. Deiro, smuggled down worldly, well-spoken, unmarried, and in the fire escape out his late twenties, was happy to oblige, and of Las Vegas to the entertained many visiting FOH’s, including Bahamas. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., whom Deiro The most remembers as being particularly dissolute. extreme accounts of Though Hughes did not accompany Deiro Hughes’s Nevada on these outings, he kept close tabs on his years depict him as a treatment of-and discretion around-his Diners’ Choice voted as one of the Top Ten charges. “Most Romantic Restaurants” wraith-like recluse, Voted Best of Las Vegas 2013 running his business Hughes then gave Deiro the even greater Award Winning Staff of 18 years empire through responsibility of scouting for a Supersonic intermediaries and Transport (SST) terminal location, Hughes’s Suncoast Hotel & Casino sporting a waist- momentary obsession in late 1967. The SST, 9090 Alta Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89144 length beard and Hughes and his boosters proclaimed, would (702) 636-7111 curling, yellowed become the major air hub for the south

28 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI western United States. For those wondering, ordeal that Hughes visibly enjoyed, though Unicorn radio and ask that they pull the more than a year after the Concorde has he did not take control of the plane. Upon pickup into place. When he got no answer ceased operations, why all the fuss, it makes returning to the airport, Hughes got into on the radio, Deiro had to buzz the “ranch” sense to revisit the 1960s. The United States the waiting sedan and disappeared into the to get the runway lit. government, convinced that supersonic night. Once inside, Hughes immediately transport was the way of the future, was Over the next few weeks, they flew selected a girl and proceeded to the back. actively funding research into building a three or four more nighttime reconnaissance Deiro remained at the bar, he says supersonic plane (it would continue to do flights. Hughes spoke little, mainly about the drinking sodas. No more than an hour so until 1971). It was assumed that existing SST or flying. After taking off and before later, Hughes suddenly reappeared and facilities could not handle the demands of landing, he would ask Deiro to circle around indicated that he wished to return to Las supersonic aircraft. If Hughes could build Las Vegas, taking an obvious pleasure Vegas. Hughes “did not say three words” to an SST in Las Vegas before a rival facility in observing the city at night from a safe Deiro on the flight back, though he took the was constructed in Los Angeles, San Diego, distance in the air, and occasionally racking controls a few times. When they returned to or Phoenix, the city would be guaranteed the plane into a bank to better examine his the airport, Hughes got into the waiting car a place in the future. Hughes felt strongly holdings on the ground. Usually taking off with Eckersley. enough about the SST terminal that he made around nine at night and returning near Hughes seems to have rewarded Deiro a rare public statement in September 1967 midnight Deiro settled into something of a for his ability and discretion, promoting stressing the importance of it for Las Vegas. comfortable rhythm with Hughes. him to Director of Aviation Facilities and As the SST grew larger in Hughes’s One day, Eckersley called and told awarding him a gold Hughes Tool Bit consciousness, he grew closer to the man Deiro to be ready later than usual; from the tie tack, a perquisite of favored Hughes who became his proxy aviator. Hughes flight specifications, Deiro understood that executives. Speaking on the phone about the directed Deiro to make special flights with he and his mystery passenger [who Deiro proposed SST terminal and other aviation a cinematographer, shooting footage of knew must be Hughes] would be landing matters, Hughes and Deiro developed a possible SST approaches and departures to somewhere other than Las Vegas this time. somewhat familiar relationship. four prospective terminal sites: Mormon That night, Hughes emerged from the car © David G. Schwartz Mesa, near the Valley of Fire State Park carrying a small black alligator-skin bag Professor David G. Schwartz 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas; Jean, with Director - Center for Gaming Research about twenty miles to the south; Eldorado leather handles and gruffly told Deiro University of Nevada- Las Vegas Author- Valley, south of Boulder City; and Pahrump, to fly to Ash Meadows-Deiro speculates Suburban Xanadu about fifty miles west. Deiro narrated the that during his approaches and described his aeronautical background maneuvers for his audience of one-Hughes- investigation and he believed that this helped Hughes gain conducted by confidence and familiarity with him. security chief Jack The next step was vintage Hughes- Hooper, Hughes secretive and daring. One day, Hughes aide must have learned Howard Eckersley told Deiro to have a plane of his “midnight ready for a flight that evening with a single, specials.” On the unnamed passenger. At the appointed hour, hour-long flight a black sedan driven by Eckersley pulled up to the remote to the runway and a tall figure that Deiro house of ill repute, immediately recognized as Hughes got out. Hughes made no The bashful billionaire wore gabardine suit conversation; the pants, a white dress shirt, and no jacket air was stiff with or hat, though his reeking bad breath and tension. intolerable body odor might be considered This was no milk his own way of accessorizing a drab run; flying to Ash wardrobe. His hair was “hippie-length,” Meadows meant a his beard not exceptionally long, and his dangerous crossing fingernails were long but not freakish. of the 11,000-foot Much to Deiro’s relief [he had then and Mount Charleston has now a rather dim view of Hughes as an at night in a single aviator, given his history of crashes] Hughes engine airplane. The acceded the pilot’s seat, and they flew to the runway was a short Mormon Mesa site. After flying a missed stretch of dirt lit by approach procedure twice, Hughes asked a truck’s headlights; Deiro to do so again, only faster and lower. before landing, Ultimately, Deiro was buzzing the darkened Deiro had to raise desert at 200 feet and 200 miles per hour-an the brothel on the

CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 29 The Swankiest Club on the Planet The Club is known locally for its great newsletters help create a bond between that used songs from the Great American dining and entertainment; and now it’s all who are proud to be Italian. (NOTE: Songbook for swing and ballroom becoming known nationally as a great We also offer memberships for non- dancers and we hope you’ll join us in example of what an Italian American Italian Americans). We are open to the your best Hawaiian attire. Club. Much of the credit goes to our public. Please go to www.iacvegas.com Ben requests that diners make members; especially those who were It is important to maintain that all of reservations for the dining room (and members in a club somewhere else. We us help maintain our great culture. There possibly, by request, in the ballroom if are a melting pot of the best of the best is no better organization than this Club. . the kitchen isn’t too busy) beginning at clubs all over the US. And, being in Las ATTENTION There will not be an 5 p.m., the band will play from 7-9 p.m. Vegas gives us the unique benefit of Augustus General Monthly Membership Cover is $10 per person and includes having access to a huge supply of great Due to summer vacations. Our three raffle tickets for show tickets on entertainment, chefs, waiters, entertainers membership meetings are always the first the Las Vegas Strip, golf, dinners and and access to the finest assortment of Wednesday of the month, so our next more. We’ll be featuring 93-year-young Italian food available. We are blessed membership meeting will be September Don Hill on sax, legendary Charlie to be of Italian stock, living in the right 2, with no host cocktails starting at pm, Shaffer on piano, Bill Bailey on the bass, place at this, the right time. fabulous Italian buffet dinner served at Paul Testa on the drums, Bob Scann on We are the home of the oldest Italian 6pm and our meeting starts at 7 pm sharp. trombone and Bill King on trumpet. Call restaurant in Las Vegas; located in ATTENTION #2 The Club will be 702 457 3866. See you there! the same building that our benefactor closed August 16 and back open Aug Frank Sinatra, his pal Dean Martin, 26th August 9th Sunday 4 pm Paul Anka Jimmy Durante, Perry Como, Rocky For well-deserved summer vacation stage biography produced by Frank Marciano, Joe DiMaggio and a long for our staff to recharge their batteries LaSpina performances benefitting the list of famous, infamous and influential and to do our deep clean. Italian Americans came to relax. Dinner at the Club is memorable. August 6th Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & The Club was founded over 54 years The Speakeasy Swingers L-R: Dusty ago as a nonprofit organization for local Summers, Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei, Andrew Italian Americans to celebrate Italian Poon & Sabine von Henning heritage, to help the less fortunate, to Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & The Speakeasy help those moving to Las Vegas and, Swingers will be celebrating summer with most importantly, to have lots of fun. The a Hawaiian/Tiki theme at the August 6 Club is still located at 2333 E Sahara (just east of Eastern); it still offers fabulous Italian cuisine, a full service bar and live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5 PM. The Club remains ground-zero for the Italian American community in Las Vegas. It continues to shape Las Vegas and help make it one of the seven great musical arts scholarship program. For cities of the world. Because Las Vegas is tickets go to www.iacvegas.com donation visited by almost 42 million people each $20.00, call for dinner reservations after year, we are uniquely qualified to become the show at 702 457 -3866. one of the nation’s leading voices in the Italian American community. August 12th Wednesday @ Join us. In addition to its being “the 8 PM Stevaugn Freschette the swankiest club on the planet!” we are “Heirapparent” to Engelbert like a close-knit family. We play together Hunperdinck, donation only $20.00 in bocce leagues and golf tournaments; Swanky Supper Club Soiree! The 7-piece purchase online at www.iacvegas.com we work together to create educational swing band will be time traveling back call for dinner reservations after the show scholarships and activities for the less to the days of elegant Supper Clubs by at 702 457 -3866. fortunate. Our weekly and monthly playing songs from Hollywood movies 30 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Spirituality for Daily Living Fr. 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The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club San Francisco, a known metropolitan By Leo Pierini of the time, La Voce Del Popolo and melting pot and tourist attraction for He did this to avoid the sanctions placed L’Italia. ages, is commonly identified by its iconic on all banking funds while San Francisco The Unione Sportiva Italiana sponsored landmarks--The Golden Gate Bridge, regrouped. Days later, that immigrant set the first Statuto Race in 1919, which the Trans America Pyramid, Coit Tower, up shop at Fisherman’s Wharf with nothing produced an enthusiastic response among Fisherman’s Wharf, Cable Cars, etc. more than a few planks of wood, some athletes and spectators from all the clubs San Francisco’s early immigrants laid barrels and provided loans-- mostly sealed and gave birth to a competitive spirit that the foundation for those able to claim they with a handshake-- to families and business continues to this day. The latest Statuto were born and raised in the “City by the owners to begin the rebuilding process. Race, held this past June 7, is now Bay” and for those who have chosen to His name was A.P. Giannini. His small considered the fourth oldest run footrace make it their new home. It is a city made bank was the Bank of Italy, which after the west of the Mississippi. As more events up of a variety of neighborhoods steeped Banking Act in the 1930s, he changed the were held, competition among the clubs in tradition. San Francisco will never grow name to the Bank of America. He had faith also grew in the areas of running, boxing, geographically, as it is surrounded on three in the Italian Americans that came to San soccer, basketball, baseball, cycling, sides by water. It is at the tip of a peninsula Francisco to make a new life, and he stood fencing and gymnastics. The Virtus and hemmed in on its southern border by a by them in their darkest hour so that they Unione Sportiva clubs also took a proactive county line that was created due to an old had the means to start over. All of the loans role in the welfare of the Italian immigrants San Francisco controversy. he made were honored. and focused on social activities such as While considered the first metropolis These Italians did rebuild and they drama and music. on the West Coast, it has been surpassed prospered. They established their trades In 1921 the Sporting Club Italia and in square mileage and population over the and traditions even deeper. The southerners Virtus merged under the name Italia Virtus last 150 years by Los Angeles, San Diego continued to fish out of the sloops of Club and set up shop at 415 Broadway. and even San Jose. But its own growth Fisherman’s Wharf and the northerners set As the community continued to grow, it is unsurpassed in leading the country in up vineyards in the rolling hills of Napa and became inevitable that they would rally technology and other industries. It has Sonoma, which reminded them so much of under one banner. In 1926 another merger been at the forefront in political issues their beloved Tuscany. You had masons, occurred when the Italia Virtus Club and and setting trends; always interesting, contractors, restaurateurs, businessmen Unione Sportiva Italiana unified under the sometimes controversial, but never boring. and so on. They dug in and established a name Unione Sportiva Italiana Virtus with The Beat Era rose here, and the Summer of growing and thriving Italian community. the purpose of erecting a modern clubhouse Love had its epicenter here. These and other As this growth continued, so did the that would bring all Italians together for trends all rooted and sprouted in various idea of establishing a great athletic and social and sporting events. neighborhoods with their own unique sub- social club in the Italian community. From In 1933 land was purchased and plans for cultures making up San Francisco. the very start, this conception based its the clubhouse began to blossom. Financing One of those neighborhoods steeped roots in the Latin saying, “Mens Sana in was mapped out, with the assistance of in history and tradition is North Beach, Copore Sano (A sound mind in a sound the newly named Bank of America, and San Francisco’s “Little Italy.” Situated in body). a membership and building campaign the Northeast portion of the City, it grew A group of young men from Italy flourished. On June 1, 1934, under the from the days of the Barbary Coast and organized a club in 1917 (incorporated in new name Italian Athletic Club (IAC), the blossomed in the Beat Era. All the while, 1918), calling it Circolo Ricreativo Italiano doors opened to a grand new clubhouse at Italians immigrated to this nook, which Virtus, which had its club rooms on Mason 1630 Stockton Street, across from historic at the time included what is now known Street between Green and Vallejo in San Washington Square in the heart of North as Fisherman’s Wharf, and continued the Francisco’s North Beach. By 1919 a second Beach. The SFIAC continues to operate traditions and trades that they learned in club had emerged, calling itself Unione out of this location and is a testament and the various regions of their native Italy. Sportiva Italiana, with its headquarters monument to the Italian Community of San Italians were instrumental in building located at 120 Columbus Avenue. Shortly Francisco. The City and continued to rebuild it over the after that, a third club came on the scene, Unfortunately, the years shortly after years that have seen political and economic called Sporting Club Italia, which was this opening were plagued by hard times turmoil and a number of fires that literally located on Powell Street at the corner of for San Francisco and the Nation. The burned The City to the ground. Shortly after Broadway. continuing Depression and World War II the great fire and earthquake of 1906, it was What followed were a number of made it difficult for Italian Americans, both one of those immigrants that responded sporting events and social functions that socially and economically, whether born to his bank on Columbus Avenue and had a tremendous positive impact on the in Italy or in the USA. This culminated smuggled the funds of many Italians and growing Italian Community. The activities during World War II when social pressure others out of The City on an inconspicuous and events were all related and had a prompted the IAC to rename itself the San fruit cart to his home in nearby San Mateo. connecting thread to the Italian newspapers Francisco Athletic Club, a name that an old

32 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI boxing club had abandoned in 1906 after beloved Italy and in lending assistance to am to 6:30 pm. The Festa takes place its facilities had burned to the ground; it the elderly Italian population. on the 1600 block of Stockton Street, never recovered financially. The SFIAC has sponsored numerous in front of the SFIAC Headquarters and But in what seems to be an ethnic youth athletic teams and sporting events features merchant booths with an Italian tradition, the Italians weathered this storm over the years and currently has two soccer twist, live entertainment, food, beer and as well, and the years that followed saw squads, a regular and over-30 years old wine. This years headliner is the popular The City, the Nation, and Italians enjoy a team, that compete under the SFIAC name. Pasquale Esposito and will also feature the new era of prosperity. With this prosperity There are softball teams that compete in pizza tossing talents of Tony Gemignani, came change, many Italians who flourished, The City League and pick-up basketball 11-time World Pizza Champion, and an made moves; some to the less populated nights. Its members enjoy monthly stag additional five musical acts. The ballroom Excelsior District of San Francisco, while dinners and quarterly member lunches in of the SFIAC is transformed into an Italian others to the North into Marin, Napa, and addition to regularly held members meeting piazza, complete with a fountain accented Somona counties and others to the southern and events. Yearly Sports Appreciation by Vespas and wine tasting. The third floor peninsula into San Mateo County. & Hall of Fame Dinners, Part Presidents features displays of Italian immigrants At a time in the late 1950s and early Dinners, Man & Old Timer of the Year settling in San Francisco, a history of the 1960s, the Excelsior District had seen Dinners, Mixers, Christmas Parties and Carabinieri Nationale and the Guardians such a migration that its Italian population Children’s Christmas Parties are held for of the City, a tribute to The City’s Police outnumbered all other areas of San the enjoyment of its members and their Officers, Firefighters, and other first Francisco; lending to the emergence of the significant others. SFIAC members travel responders. The Carabinieri and Guardians’ Italian American Social Club on Russia to nearby locations yearly for their annual displays are sponsored by the California Street, and the Sons of Italy and the Marche Golf Tournament and Bocce Family Picnic Law Enforcement Columbia Association Club, both on Mission Street. As times and Tournament. Community Meetings (www.cacolumbia.wordpress.com), which continued to change, the Verdi Club set up concerning issues in North Beach and San is an organization that promotes and shop and the Montecristo Club emerged Francisco are held at the SFIAC facility as supports Italian American Peace Officers. in the Mission District and on Potrero well. The SFIAC graciously supplies its facility Hill, respectively. To this day, there are an The SFIAC opens its doors for private as the meeting place for the California estimated 41-plus Italian Clubs in the San events such as weddings, baptisms, Columbia Association and works hand-in- Francisco Bay Area. And one item that has retirements and birthdays and maintains hand in community activities. held fast is the connection and love that is its core on a second floor member’s bar, The SFIAC, which will be celebrating held for North Beach and an unbreakable which is open every day. Visitors to San its 100-year anniversary in 2018, plays social and business connection to that Francisco of Italian decent are considered host and participates in events with the epicenter that Italians cherish to this day. honorary members during their stay in The World Champion San Francisco Giants, In 1978, a group of enthusiastic members City are are welcomed to the member’s the American Legion, other military moved to have the word “Italian” reinserted facility. Those visitors can expect to finds organizations, Il Cenacolo, the Three into the name and the San Francisco Italian SFIAC members enjoying a friendly game I’s (Irish, Italian and Israeli Club), Cal Athletic Club was once again a proud and of cards in the back room, shooting pool in Berkeley Alumni and the Italian women’s public display of its heritage. While it the trophy room all the while listening to groups; Le Donne d’Italia and the Divas. It operated under the same terms and enjoyed their native Italian language being spoken. is rooted in its Italian heritage and a leader a number of accomplishments, including It’s a travel back in time that the SFIAC in the modern community. Visitors and a National U.S. Open Championship in cherishes. It holds onto its traditions while those living in the San Francisco Bay Area 1976 under the SFAC banner, its heart and being progressive and open to the new ideas can go to www.sfiac.org to see what events soul had always been that of the fraternal of its young members, who make up over are on the horizon. Italian Club that its forefathers laid the fifty percent of the current membership. cornerstone for. The SFIAC plays host to the annual (About the Author: Leo Pierini is In the center of all this continues to be Columbus Day – Italian Heritage Parade currently the 2nd Vice President – Athletic the SFIAC, which is proud of its many Queen and Her Court at a dinner following Director of the SFIAC. He is a native San athletic, cultural and social achievements, San Francisco’s Italian Heritage Parade, Franciscan, born to Italian parents who but is also determined to progress with the which is the oldest parade of its kind in the immigrated from Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. He times. The SFIAC has always thrived to country. The SFIAC will serve 300 guests spent a 30-year career in law enforcement keep a strong connection with the many during this dinner after having served 300- as a patrol officer, CDCR officer and other Italian organizations in San Francisco plus guests earlier in the day for a street- sergeant, Parole Agent, Special Agent and the Bay Area and plays host to a number side lunch during the parade. and Special U.S. Deputy Marshal. Prior of social events for these organizations who The SFIAC also hosts an annual to that he was a contributor, writer and do not have the good fortune of having their street fair dubbed The Festa Coloniale editor for the San Francisco Examiner, own clubhouse. The SFIAC works with the Italiana, San Francisco’s only Italian- the San Francisco Progress, the Folsom Italian Consulate and Italian Community based festival, which is being held this Telegraph, the Pittsburg Post Dispatch Services in maintaining a connection to its year on Saturday, August 15 from 9:30 and Police Magazine.)

CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 33 A Trip To Cleveland’s Littly Italy? Now That’s Amore Sure, Cleveland doesn’t have the nicest By Gianna Gatto in Cleveland, I jumped at the opportunity. I weather or greatest sports record, but there’s of Education to build Murray Hill School, and deeply value the gift of tradition and heritage one thing the city got right from the very was responsible for the creation of a nursery that I have been lucky enough to grow up with, beginning: Little Italy. In the late 1800s, and kindergarten for the working mothers in and I hope to continue to not only sustain it, Italian artisan Giuseppi Carabelli came to the neighborhood, named the Alta House in but to help it grow in the Italian community. Cleveland via New York to open a sculpting honor of Miss Alta Rockefeller, who pledged Because of Carabelli and many other selfl ess and stone masonry business. Many of support for the nursery there. In fact, he people, we are blessed with the tradition of Carabelli’s early employees came from the became friends with John. D. Rockefeller, and faith, heritage, art, and of course, food! province of Campobasso, and they developed through his fi nancial assistance, the nursery ‘Nido Italia’ translates to ‘The Nest,’ reputations as expert stonemasons due to grew into a community center with a library, nestled comfortably right in between two of their contributions to monumental works at swimming pool and gymnasium. the 12 restaurants that line the main street nearby Lake View Cemetery. Near the turn of Back in 1892, the 400th anniversary of of attraction. Besides restaurants, there the century, numerous Italian families fi lled the discovery of America by Christopher are pizzerias, bakeries, cafes, wineries, the residential space south of the cemetery. Columbus was observed. For that event, art galleries, a smoke shop, La Barberia In 1911, it was estimated that 96% of the and for the purpose of raising funds for the (The Barber Shop), the Italian American inhabitants were Italian-born, and another 2% Holy Rosary Church, the neighborhood’s fi rst Brotherhood Club, the CIAO Club (Cleveland had Italian parents. Italian Festival was held. Carabelli capped his Italian Ancestry Organization), a newly During Little Italy’s fi rst quarter century, career off in 1910 by pushing a bill through renovated park, and the Alta House, which Carabelli was always unquestionably the the legislature establishing Columbus Day as hosts yearly bocce ball tournaments. leader. Carabelli’s predominant idea was an offi cial holiday in the United States. Every spot on the hill has its unique to transform the Italian immigrant into a traditions and specialties. When Angelo Sidari good American citizen. He was also the My father owns a restaurant in Little opened Nido Italia in 1992, it was initially a driving force behind the formation and early Italy, Angelo’s Nido Italia. Nido is a family- private supper club. He was only open on development of the places and events that run business by my dad Angelo, my mother Tuesdays and would serve 200 dinners at 7:30 make up Little Italy today. He established the Maureen, and me. When I was approached by p.m. It was a 9-course family-style meal for Holy Rosary Church, got the Cleveland Board Ciao Tutti to become a partner and distributor $20 dollars; no one ever knew what they were

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34 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI going to get served! This continued for four Bocce Tournaments, Art Walks, The Feast Church at 10:00 a.m., after which the statue years until he was able to open to the public of the Assumption, Taste of Little Italy and of the Blessed Virgin is taken in procession as a fine dining restaurant. Columbus Day Parade. Notte Bianca is held throughout the neighborhood. During the Twenty-three years later, Angelo has on July 19th, in conjunction with the Bocce four days of festivities, booths are set up in a regular dining menu, but he still serves Tournament at the Alta House. Restaurants the Churchyard featuring Italian foods, live family style dinners with the same recipes and galleries light up the late-night skies, and music and rides for young children. Mayfield for all different types of parties and catering visitors can wine, dine and shop ‘til late night. Road is closed, allowing attendees access to an amazing collection of Italian food booths lining the street. All of Little Italy’s restaurants offer additional entertainment venues. On the final evening of The Feast, a candlelight procession is held to honor Mary. A short prayer service and fireworks conclude our tribute to God for all the good He has done. The Feast is a celebration of the Gospel of Life, Faith and Family.

events. Everything is homemade, including The term “Art Walk” began in Little the pasta from Angelo’s brother’s company, Italy over 30 years ago. There are three Art Sidari’s Italian Foods. All of the pastas are Walks in Little Italy every year. The first delicious, with neck-boned meat sauce and weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) of old-fashioned meatballs. The Jumbo Scampi June, October and December. All art studios are to die for, covered in a rich lemon white open with world tour exhibits, galleries host wine sauce. Plus, we have a specialty dish artists from all over the world in every artistic right now that features a tender 14 oz. filet medium, the streets teem with activities, and covered in a blue cheese demi glace reduction diners are entertained by traditional music. sauce. A Taste of Little Italy & Silent Auction is Maxi’s is across the street and has a culinary and cultural extravaganza. Every excellent calamari: lightly floured, flash fried, September, the best Italian restaurants and To say the least, Cleveland’s Little Italy sautéed, and tossed with homemade tomato- international wine distributors set up booths is a magical place with a heritage and culture basil sauce, oregano and lemon juice. They and put on their best “show” to be the best that is hard to top. If you’re from out of are also known for their frog legs, sautéed in “taste” of the event. Proceeds benefit Holy town and are visiting Cleveland, be sure to garlic and olive oil, with a crispy finish that Rosary Montessori school’s scholarship fund, put Cleveland’s Little Italy on your “must has the consistency of a chicken wing! along with capital improvement projects. Also see” list. As for those of you who live in the The Strombolis at Presti’s Bakery fly celebrated in September is the Columbus Day Cleveland area and haven’t had the chance off the shelves: bread rolled with provolone Parade; a true celebration of Italian American to visit our hometown landmark, it’s never cheese, capicola, salami, spinach, olives and heritage. The parade is hosted by The Order too late to swing down to Little Italy and roasted red peppers. They have the best cold of Italian Sons and Daughters of America. appreciate the finer things with the ones you pizza, which is especially tasty when served The final event to mention isThe Feast of love. Hope to see you soon! Ciao! as a pizza sausage sandwich. Presti’s is the the Assumption because of its significance and main bread provider in Little Italy, and it is the fact that it is coming worth mentioning that they provide bread for right around the corner. Mama Santa’s, which has been voted to have The Feast has been the best hot pizza in Cleveland! Presti’s also hosted by Holy Rosary has original plain-shelled cannoli, along with Parish for many years, chocolate covered, although I think they tie in this being the 117th taste with the cannoli over at Corbo’s Bakery year! The Assumption -“Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” is a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, Faith, heritage, art, and food. We try and it commemorates to sustain these gifts in Little Italy. Many Mary being taken into annual events combine these four elements. Heaven. A solemn Mass Most notably, there is the Notte Bianca, is celebrated in the

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36 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Honoring The Oldest Italian Society in Connecticut A group of immigrants from Atrani, Italy By Harry DeBenedet, Secretary for such organization seem less necessary. formed the Societa Santa Maria Maddalena There recently has been resurgence in interest Di Mutuo Socorso (Society Saint Mary many of the best restaurants in the state. They in the societies with younger Italian Americans Maddalena for Mutual Assistance) to provide survived and thrived as they continued to make looking into their history and the traditions of a support mechanism and preserve their Italian valuable contributions to the city and country. their forefathers, though. heritage, culture and traditions for the growing By 1930 there were as many as 80 such In 2000, the society’s history was numbers of Italian immigrants. Atrani is a societies in the regent with 10,000 Italians in entered into the Library of Congress under small village adjacent to Almalfi, south of the New Haven area, making up to 26% of the the Local Legacies Program sponsored by Naples on the west coast. population, according to the census during that Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. The corner The year was 1898. William McKinley time. Most of those societies are gone now, but where the society is located, Wooster St and was US President, the memory of Custer’s the remaining few continue to operate with the Chestnut St, has been named Saint Mary “Last Stand” was still fresh in Americas same basic goals of preserving our heritage. Maddalena Corner by the City of New Haven minds, the Spanish American War had In the 1920s, women, who were always On July 19, 2015, the Society of Santa begun, and Ellis Island had just opened as behind the scenes, officially became a part of Maria Maddalena will again celebrate feast the migration of Italians from Southern Italy the societies by forming Women Axillaries of its patron saint, (July 22), with a mass and (or “Mezzogiorno”) had begun. They had and still play a large role in preserving those procession through the neighborhood. There left their starving, poverty-stricken country traditions. will also be a special ceremony and unveiling for the hope of a better life in America. Most The patron saint for Atrani is Saint Mary of a large granite statue of Saint Maddalena , were barely-educated farm workers, but they Maddalena. Her feast day, July 22, and is still kneeling in prayer, which will be permanently were intelligent with a strong will to work for observed each year with a procession and placed in front of the Society’s home on their place in the “new world.” This migration mass and celebration. While the largest street Wooster St. This will signify a continued would continue until the 1920s when this festival in the state became a distant memory, commitment to the traditions and beliefs of the country began limiting entrance. the society remains sound and is still located Italian community, and it will be dedicated to On May 1, 1898, the “Society” was on Wooster St in New Haven’s “Little Italy”. the deceased members of the society. officially founded. They supplied hope to The death benefit is no longer available to new While the sweet aromas of cooking food many newcomers and assisted with living members, but they continue to donate to many permeates one’s memory as you walk through accommodations, finding jobs and provided charities including St Jude’s Children Hospital, the once-vibrant Italians’ neighborhoods, some financial assistance including providing the Dinsmore Heart and Hope fund, the Marine we continue to hold near to our hearts the a death benefit to assist in funeral expenses Cadets of America, various homeless shelters, memories of a simpler time with the hope for its members and their families. Religious the Columbus Day committee, and the Saint we can continue to enjoy our rich culture beliefs were strong, and Patron Saints were Maddalena Society in Atrani,Italy. They still and heritage and support the efforts of our honored as part of those beliefs. Italians’ support their original parish and the oldest Italian Societies. The responsibility for the churches were organized in the mostly Roman Italian church in CT, the Church of Saint continuation of our societies and clubs rests Catholic community and became an important Michael, one of two parishes formed to meet with the younger people of the community. It part of the societies. Large Festas and events the needs of the Italian communities in the is imperative that as Italians, we never forget were held and many people gathered, shared area. The other still active church was Saint our roots, and we educate our children about and enjoyed their new home away from Anthony’s Church in another early Italian the sacrifices our parents and grandparents home while maintaining their long traditions. stronghold called the Hill Section of New made to allow us to reach the highest levels in Original membership was restricted to those of Haven. today’s society. Atrani lineage but gradually grew to include Members of the Society have journeyed Other Italian societies in the New Haven all Italians. Today, membership is open to all back to Atrani to honor their patron saint and area that still remain active are The Saint that subscribe to the values and traditions of reconnect with family and friends. Society Andrews Society, Saint Trofimena de Minori, the society. members were welcomed as VIPs and were Saint Castello de Castellamare, Saint Maria The Society located on Wooster St. in New honored by allowing them to participate Dell Virgin de Scafati, the Campania Society Haven CT furnished a place to gather for the with the carrying of the statue of the Saint and the Marchegiana Society. increasing number of Italians to New Haven. through the streets of Atrani and Amalfi. This As they approach their 117th anniversary, represented a great tribute to the organization has become the oldest their American members. fraternal society in continuous operation in The Society during the CT and most of the Eastern seaboard. Equally early days expanded to important, it helped preserve the Italian culture upward of 1,000 members. and traditions in the city. Members who were Today the number is closer more educated would help others make the to 200. This is partly due transition and some would translate letters and to the migration of Italians legal documents. As time progressed, they from the city to the suburbs. would go on to be elected to public office and This “younger” generation assume leadership roles in the community, has long since assimilated some opening successful businesses, including into the American way of life, which makes the need CIAO TUTTI AUGUST 2015 37 Bob Tasca Sr.’s Ambitions Have Been Achieved Information from Rhode Island The late famed Ford dealer resisted invitations “They are basically for cars from $10,000 and He cited the old adage that the customer always from his friend Henry Ford II to move to Ford’s under, and are doing very well,” said Bob III. comes first. “It’s all about customer service, but the headquarters in Detroit because he wanted to build To be sure, growth through acquisition is not customer comes second,” he said. “The team comes a family business in Rhode Island. He did so with new to Tasca. Starting with a Ford dealership in first,” he said, and when it does, the customer will his three sons, the current president Bob Tasca Jr, Bristol that was destroyed by Hurricane Carol be given top-quality service. executive vice president Carl, and treasurer David. in 1954, Tasca has grown over the years into the Bob Jr. said the truck center was now the largest “He also said he liked signing the front of the check current lineup: Ford dealerships in Cranston and in New England, servicing all makes and models rather than the back of it,” said Bob Jr, laughing. Seekonk; Mazda dealerships in Cranston and up to, but not including, tractor trailers. “Mostly Now the third generation of the Tasca family Seekonk; Lincoln and Volvo in Cranston; Chrysler commercial trucks,” he said as he bustled through is moving into positions of responsibility at the Dodge Jeep Ram in Westerly; and Nissan in East the center, greeting one employee after another. Cranston-based auto group — and expansion is on Providence; plus the two used-car dealerships. He said Tasca’s auto parts business had their minds. “This was my father’s dream,” said “Not much happened between 2008 and 2012. also grown, with 27-full time trucks on the road Bob Jr. “We are blessed. [The third generation] is Now we are in the next phase of acquisition,” delivering parts throughout most of New England. smart and works hard [and gets along well].” said Bob III, noting the auto group has added 150 “Rhode Island is perfectly placed [to service] the “We have mutual respect for each other and employees over just the last two years to reach north and the south of New England,” he said, a passion for the business,” said Bob Tasca III, its current total of 450. “It’s the only way to take adding plans were to expand into New York next who races a Top Alcohol Funny Car in the NHRA the next step with the third generation working year. in addition to his duties at the dealership. He together.” “Selling, servicing and satisfying the people acknowledged it was rare for a third generation Additional areas of recent growth include of New England,” said Bob III in a line worthy to be so involved in a family firm. In addition to Tasca Truck Center and the auto parts business, of his grandfather’s line, “Race on Sunday, sell himself, the third generation includes his sister said Bob Jr. “When Colony Ford closed its doors on Monday.” Bob Sr. worked with famed race car Jaime, Carl Jr, David Jr, and his brother Michael. in 2010, we invested in the truck center,” he designer Carroll Shelby and was very active in “This is not a job, it’s a lifestyle,” he said. said, adding the redesigned shop, which opened racing in the 1960s. “We are all very active in the business and last year, included input from technicians. “They Indeed, Bob Sr., who died in January 2010, together want it to grow,” he said. He said the helped design the truck center,” he said, adding it remains very much the beloved patriarchal spirit of group acquired Tasca Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in had attracted “top-notch people. We gave them the the Tasca family, often cited for his skill, drive and Westerly last year, Tasca Nissan in East Providence tools to do the job.” wisdom. “He always said to work hard and never earlier this year and is looking for additional “We could not do this without our employees,” take anything for granted,” said Bob Jr. “Every acquisitions. In addition, it has established pre- he added. “They are an incredible group of people day is an adventure, and success is a journey, not owned factory-used car dealerships in East and the key to our growth. We simply could not do a destination.” Providence and South Attleboro. it without them.”

38 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI “Our 2015-2016 Season truly encompasses our mission as a company —which is to present a diverse array of works that will educate and entertain audiences of all ages,” said Artistic Director James Canfield. “We continue to be inspired by Las Vegas’ growing desire for the performing arts and because of that desire, we are able to offer an expanded season with the addition of our February program,” said Canfield. “We look forward to sharing our artistry with Las Vegas as we continue to create local art with artists who live and work in this dynamic and developing community.”

The season opens Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, 2015 with the 8th annual A Choreographers’ Showcase at the iconic Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. A true blending of talent from the artists of Cirque du Soleil and NBT, choreography generated by the artists themselves presents the perfect package of ballet, contemporary, modern and even acrobatics—for an all-encompassing and awe-inspiring performing arts experience.

The following month offers a masterful medley of iconic works from the 20th century’s greatest choreographer, George Balanchine, in A Balanchine Celebration on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 2015. This exciting trio of ballets begins with one of Balanchine’s most meaningful and historical works, Serenade, the first ballet he choreographed in America. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, a Las Vegas premiere, ushers in Broadway dreams, Russian dancers and the Mob from the iconic Rodgers and Hart comedy On Your Toes—demonstrating Balanchine’s triumphs on both stage and screen. A celebratory finale of romance and love set against a city skyline completes the evening in Who Cares? where the bubbly Americana songbook of George Gershwin is brought to life with colorful ensemble dancing, romantic duets and sparkling solos.

December once again brings one of Las Vegas’ most anticipated holiday events, NBT’s The Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director James Canfield. Now in its 4th year, this larger-than-life production beautifully fills every inch of the Reynolds Hall stage, for which it was specifically created. With eight performances from Dec. 12 through Dec. 20, 2015, and a full orchestra, a cast of over 100 performers will bring to life to what the Las Vegas Sun calls “the most visually beautiful production ever staged in Reynolds Hall.”

Audiences will fall in love Valentine’s Day weekend with one of the most enchanting and inspiring fairy tales of all time, Cinderella, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s jubilant score. Presented Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, 2016 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, this story ballet is anything but typical with its sly humor and hilarious cast of characters including the evil step sisters; complete with everyone’s favorite happily-ever-after ending.

On March 31 through April 3, 2016, the company invites subscribers to its Summerlin studios for an in-depth look at dance in their private rehearsal space as part of the annual The Studio Series. A truly unique experience which provides audiences an up-close view of dance and the choreographic process, this series has quickly become a subscriber favorite over the past few years—making it the best kept secret among NBT’s most loyal patrons. Currently available on subscription only.

Romeo & Juliet, the famous tale of star-crossed lovers, will close NBT’s exciting Season of performances on May 14 and May 15, 2016. Now a Las Vegas audience favorite after enjoying its 2013 local premiere, Artistic Director James Canfield’s version, with opulent sets and costumes, brings Shakespeare’s tale of feuding families, innocent love and fateful destiny to life on the Reynolds Hall stage.

ABOUT NEVADA BALLET THEATRE Under the artistic direction of James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Las Vegas and the largest professional ballet company and dance Academy in the state. Committed to the highest artistic standards, this classically-based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily from the classics to the high-energy contemporary ballets. The mission of Nevada Ballet Theatre is to educate and inspire statewide, regional and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach. Nevada Ballet Theatre is the Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit NBT on the web: www.nevadaballet.org; Like NBT on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NevadaBalletTheatre or Tweet: @NVBallet.

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40 AUGUST 2015 CIAO TUTTI Ciao Tutti YouTube Interviews Ciao Tutti is committed to the proposition that a disproportionate number of Italian American bass who grew-up there during the war. Luigi is originally “It’s what’s on the inside” that makes the difference guitar players in rock bands and we got a feel for from Naples. He became a tailor at 15, making in life, in love, in everything that’s important. We what it’s like being musically talented. This is a great suits by hand. Luigi has an uncanny resemblance believe Anthony Palmisano and Tony Sacca fun video with some fun, talented people. to Albert Einstein. Luigi’s life is a combination of was absolutely correct, “First there were Italians, 5. Chris Eissler (July 14) This is one of those working hard at something he is passionate about then there were Italian-Americans, now there are “surprise-interviews” (the surprise is that what being lucky and overcoming setbacks. Luigi’s wife American-Italians; and if we don’t do something, you get is nothing like what you thought you were is also a key part of business and she too is from there will only be Americans…” As such, we strive going to get). Chris is a world-class, award-laden Italy. If you are on the westside near Flamingo and to do our part to keep our culture alive by talking chef; the personal chef for Frank Sinatra at the Buffalo, this is the place to take your clothes; Club with those who grew-up in “Italian-rich” families Desert Inn; Ted Turner’s personal chef at Vermejo Board member, Gabriella Quarantello is a regular that instilled their Italian virtues on others: the need (Ted’s 850,000 acre ranch in New Mexico for 4 there. Luigi relatively quickly made it to Southern to work hard, to get a good education, to provide years --yes that’s 1,328 square miles) --the place California, opened a chain of cleaning/tailor shops family support, to exceed expectations, to consider where his youngest son was born. We learned that and then decided to start over in Las Vegas. Luigi is perseverance as a personal default-setting, to be Chris has two exceptional lacrosse playing sons a great storyteller. This is a fun interview. nice to the less fortunate, etc. We talked with, and (one is at John Hopkins; the other just graduated 9. Patrick Littlejohn (July 2) This was one of learning from, 14 interesting and influential members from Coronado High School). And, we learned my most favorite interviews. Patrick was born in of our local community. about his new restaurant, Parmezan Subs, which is Scotland into a farming family. As he said, he learned “Authentic” --the most commonly used word another surprise because it is about great Italian food, quickly that he did not want to be a farmer. Patrick’s by the “Best of the Best” restaurants we interviewed prepared by a great Chef (50% Italian but speaks first job was in a Fish ‘n Chips shop in Scotland this month (Carmine’s NYC (Forum Shops), Il fluently), but doesn’t serve subs.THIS IS A PLACE (N.B. Patrick says that newspaper is critical; and he Mulino (Forum Shops), Zeffirino’s (The Venetian). THAT ALL CLUB MEMBERS WHO LIVE IN recommends putting the vinegar on the fish and the Actually, the first time it was used in an interview HENDERSON OR ANTHEM NEED TO ADD chips). Prior to coming to Il Mulino, Patrick ran was with Frank Bonanno in February; however, I TO THEIR WEEKLY DINING LIST--it’s on the food and beverage operations for the King and didn’t quite get it then because I took it for granted; Eastern, just south of the Smith’s shopping center Queen of Jordan for four years. What’s remarkable it’s what Italian Americans do. The unrelenting quest past Horizon Ridge tucked into the same area as the about Il Mulino? It’s authentic; this is one of those for authenticity was the primary theme used by our Bratalian. Disclaimer: my daughter, Catherine works places (like Zefferino’s) that you reserve for special Italian (or Italian-ish) interviewees. Passion was the there --another reason to stop in and say hello. occasions; the places you go to celebrate events that second common theme; perhaps a requirement for 6. Loraine Formato (June 23) Here’s a fun, high you want to remember for the rest of your life. This is authenticity is being passionate in its pursuit; it’s energy interview with a native of Orange New Jersey about service. Patrick was proud of the fact that for what they do; it isn’t just what they are paid to do. who works at the family run LV ATV business here the 11 years Il Mulino has been at the Forum Shops, 1. Carmine’s NYC (July 8) What do you say in Las Vegas. Lorraine is a fun, proud Italian who’s there has been virtually zero turnover. about the largest Italian restaurant in Las Vegas (800 grandparents were from Sicily and Bari. Lorraine, 10. Jimi Russell (July 16) Another rocker. Jimi seats), in a great venue (the Forum Shops at Caesars), promotes Las Vegas’ ATV tours business. Lorraine’s is probably the youngest interview we’ve done. Jimi that is part of a high volume, six restaurant group description is that this is a must-do activity run by is from Baltimore --another large Italian American (Theater District, NYC; Upper West Side, NYC; the authentic ATV company. PS. She calls it gravy. community. He came west to be in the music Washington, DC; Atlantic City; Atlantis, Bahamas Lorraine will be at the September member’s dinner business. Like many Italian Americans, Jimi seems and Las Vegas), that has perfected the concept of and will encourage our members (or visiting Italian to always have at least two jobs. Remember, this “family style”? Wow!!! 150+ employees and 50+ American Club members) to take this first class name; you’ll be hearing more of it in the future. work in the kitchen. This is “authentic” on a scale tour business with more than 130 quads. They are 11. Tony Sacca (June 16) Long time Las Vegas that is almost impossible for most places to match. the awardwinning company. They offer a 2.5 hour entertainer, originally from Philadelphia, singer, Their excellent quality and authenticity is only guided tour through the Nellis Dunes. Another must businessman and contributor to Ciao Tutti. Tony exceeded by the fact that GM Anthony Esparza, do event. is one of the foundations of the Italian American Chef Michael and Linda Brookins are gracious 7. Tony Gemignani (June 19) This was a entertainer in Las Vegas (along with Jerry Tiffe, people who are passionate about what they do. combination learning experience and feast. Tony Dondino, Dennis Bono). Listen to Tony talk about NOTE: due to poor audio quality on this interview, invited our Club members including president, being a proud Sicilian and the importance of keeping the “re-do” has been scheduled for July 29th Check Angelo Cassaro; Tony Ricevuto (board member); the culture alive. Being with Tony is very much of a out the pics of their 2nd anniversary bash --complete Max Oliva, SJ (the only Jesuit in Nevada); Ben learning experience. with bocce ball court-- in our scrapbook pages. Spano (part of the Club’s management team); Luis 12. Gino Scotto (July 16) CFO of the family 2. Joe & Marlene Collara (July 8) This is Oliveira from Sambalatte; Charry Kennedy, my business that owns Zefferino’s on the Grand Canal classic Las Vegas Italian (i.e. 3rd generation that parents and me to a feast. The 10 of us were treated at the Venetian. Gino know the business; especially has been here for 40 years). Joe and Marlene have to at least 12 different pizzas, pasta, bread. And, we from the perspective of numbers; when he talks several great stories surrounding their comfortable learned about the authenticity of Pizza Rock: imagine about the authenticity of Zefferino and other ventures restaurant that was originally a house; that is, prior every style of pizza (Roman, Neapolitan, NY, from a numbers perspective it’s clear that the goal to Joe’s grandmother, mother and the rest of the Chicago, etc.) uses different flour, tomatoes, sauce, is to provide unmatched service and quality and family moving here from Chicago in the 70’s to toppings and is cooked at a different temperature, in that means that you either control all aspects of open a restaurant. They have great stories about then a different type of oven, for a different amount of production or you get it from someone who does; attorney (future mayor) Oscar Goodman’s regular time. Tony is the 11 time world pizza champion. you don’t produce anything other than the highest private lunches with mobster Tony Spilotro; and Better yet, he grew up in the Bay Area, (not far from quality product. So, you bake your own pastries; you how Joe met and married Marlene, his American where I was raised) on a farm where he learned the make you own gelato; you create an experience that Express Rep. Great food, great comfortable place. importance of working hard and being authentic. is remarkable. Gino’s passion seems to be bicycle 3. Joseph Del Popolo, Jr. (July 15) president of Tony currently has 13 restaurants (including 3 in racing though; perhaps the Club should start a bicycle the Frank Sinatra Society, Buffalo native, restaurant Las Vegas (downtown, Green Valley, Palace Station) team! (NOTE: Carmine’s NYC said that they’d start captain. This is another great story of growing up in and the balance in Northern California. Pizza Rock a team if the Club does). . a large Italian American community, then coming to and Little Tony’s (at Palace Station) needs to be 13. Jonas Vece (July 1) Born and raised in New Las Vegas to start a career and a new life. part of our members’ regular dining spots (at Haven, Connecticut. Jonas started back on the street 4. Jason & Janea Ebs (July 14) Jason Ebs may least once every three months). You will never corners singing “doo-wop” at a very young age; and or may not be Italian American --he was adopted; experience pizza the same way again. Tony is also was the original singer of “Hang on Sloopy”; but growing-up in Pennsylvania. So, how does a kid committed to the Italian American community and missed out due to his hairstyle. Watch as we see how go from adoption to University of Pennsylvania is very generous in his time and his efforts to help Jonas came to Las Vegas, and built his singing career. to the Army to Rockstar (a title he disclaimed)? promote our culture. Tony introduced us to the San 14. In Vino Veritas, “Pre-Preshow-Show” Hardwork, dedication, the ability to visualize new Francisco Italian Athletic Club where like Fratelanza (July 13) The debut of In Vino Veritas starts on things and then bring them into existence (like and Colombo Clubs in the East Bay, he is a member. August 17th with veteran hosts Nelson Sardelli, Italian Americans). And, Janea, his wife who grew- 8. Luigi Guadagni (July 9) We’d been wanting Vince Falcone and Pete Bartutti --my hunch is that up in Southern-ish California (Santa Barbara area) to do this interview since March. Unfortunately, if these guys will create a great, memorable, successful singing with the likes of Joe Cocker, dating George you are a master tailor with a big booming cleaning show. Watch the video to see their great chemistry Clooney, (you know, the typical thing that happen in business, it isn’t easy. This is one of the few and quick wit and the “plethora” of things do discuss So Cal to talented people). We learned that there is interviews we get with someone who’s from Italy; (it’s a Nelson / Pete thing).

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N​ EW MEMBERS ANNIVERSARIES B​​ IRTHDAYS Linda Brookins Christopher Chiarella 2 Nicholas Campanale 1 Frank La Duca 4 George Johns 1 Vincent Capizzi Frank La Duca 4 George Johns 1 10 Gary Cavaretta 1 Robert Carbone Vance Hoffman 10 Gary Cavaretta 1 Robert Carbone Vance Hoffman Joe Lanuto 2 Loretto Maiorana 10 Joe Lanuto 2 James Carollo Loretto Maiorana 10 Kenny Bressers 3 James Carollo Paul Catania 11 Kenny Bressers 3 Anthony De Meo Paul Catania 11 Vincent Luca 3 Robert Hall 12 Vincent Luca 3 Anthony De Meo 12 Salvatore Perrone 5 Annunziata Dolce Robert Hall 12 Tony Ricevuto SaJlvoasteoprhe GPeerororgnee 65 Annunziata Dolce Tony Ricevuto 12 Alan J Dolce Tony & Jaynee Shaw 18 GJoesoerpghe FGreaonrcgise 6 Alan J Dolce 18 Carol Donofrio Tony & JayTnoeme VSihllaawrd i 19 BGaerboargrae WFroarndceisn 6 19 AntChaornoyl EDsopnaorfzriao Henry & ITreonme PVoillraerddai 20 BEadrwbarad WRoobrduestno 67 220 Gary Harris 7 AJnotsheopnhy LEosrpuabrbzaio HenryA &n tIhreoney RPoarceadnae lli Edward Robusto 7 AnthGoinoy RMaacuarineellloli 223 RoGbaerryt HVoayrr,i sM D 78 TJhoosmepahs MLooreulblebri o Margaret Guarini 9 RoGnainldo MFaaiullariello 234 Robert Voy, MD 8 FrTehdoemricaks MPeoteelrles r Tony Shaw 10 George Gingerelli 24 Margaret Guarini 9 Ronald Failla Bob D'Errico 11 FredeTroicmk PSeatlaedrsin o Dondino Melchiorre 26 Tony Shaw 10 George Gingerelli 24 Irene Wandtke 11 Mark Severino 27 Bob D'Errico 11 Tom Saladino DoEnrndeinsot MFrealnccheiosrcreh i, Jr. 26 Marisa Sanderson 11 Nick Montana Sr. 27 Irene Wandtke 11 Mark Severino Ernest Franceschi, Jr. 27 Alfrado Bolognia 12 Robert Voy, MD 27 VMinacreisnat NSaitonpdierson 121 Nick Montana Sr. 27 Michalene Bond 29 ADlfraavdiod MBoyleorgsn ia 132 27 RoJbaekret MVoayz,o MneD 31 MVinchceanetl QNiutoaprai nto 132 29 Michalene Bond DKaevnidt FMoyoetres 143 Jake Mazone 31 MiCchaaroel QRausamraunstos en 136 DKoelnlyt FBoaorttoen Gentile 148 HCeanrroyl RPoarsemduas sen 168 DMoalrly BVarnt oAnc kGeern tile 18 JHaemnerys PRorbeedrats on 1280 PMeateryr VBand aAlacmkeern ti 1281 Jerry Maccario 21 James Robertson 20 Ronald Foglia 22 Peter Badalamenti 21 Richard Raften 24 BJoebrbry FMoanctcaanraio 251 RPoinearrled NFoagalmiao 252 RicEhdaerad TRraafptelent ti 264 ABnotobnbioy CFoanmtapnaan ella 295 PJieorhren TNraoaiamnoo 3205 DEedbera TBroaspslie Stthi aw 2360 AVnintocenniot Camldepraanreol la 2391 JoJohen TMreolilaen o 301 Debra Bossi Shaw 30 Vincent Calderaro 31

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CUCINA ITALIANA 1870 BANANA COURTYARD FRENCH QUARTER 1300 West Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014 1422 N Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116 702.433.4352 504.947.4475 CARMINE’S PIZZA KITCHEN ANDREA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3100 19th St, Metairie, New Orleans, LA 70002 2520 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052 504.834.8583 702.734.2188 ANGELION DECATUR CAVARICCI’S SALON 1141 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 Rainbow Oakey Plaza, 1725 S Rainbow Blvd # 14, Las Vegas, NV 89146 504.566.0077 702.228.0336 ANGELO BROCATO ITALIAN ICE CREAM AND PASTRY CHARLIE’S LAKESIDE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 214 N Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 Lake Side Village Plaza, 8603 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 504.486.0078 702.804.5167 CAFE ROMA COMPASSIONATE PET CREMATION 1901 Sophie Wright Pl., New Orleans, LA 70130 410 Mark Leany Dr., Henderson, NV 89011 504.524.2419 702.608.3757 THE ITALIAN BARREL DISCOUNT SHOE FACTORY 430 Barracks St., New Orleans, LA 70116 605 Mall Ring Circle Suite - 100, Henderson, NV 89014 504.569.0198 MARCELLO’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 702.564.7463 715 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 FELLINI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 504.581.6333 2000 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104 PIZZA NOLA 702.870.9999 or 702.383.4859 141 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124 FOOT & ANKLE CENTER - DR. PETER L. GALLARELLO, D.P.M. 504.872.0731 1703 Civic Center Dr. Suite 3, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 SLICE PIZZERIA 702.791.3668 5538 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 FANNY’S BISTRO & DELI 504.897.4800 1513 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 80 N. Pecos Road, Ste. F, Henderson, NV 89074 504.525.7437 702.269.1699 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 FOUR KEGS SPORTS BAR 504.864.7492 276 N Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107 TOMMY’S CUISINE 702.870.0255 746 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 FAST’ n FRESH CLEANERS 504.581.1103 2548 East Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121 VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE METAIRIE 7839 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 702.735.6860 504.866.9313 GIANI’S 3620 West Sahara, Las Vegas, NV 89102 RHODE ISLAND 702.368.0368 ALPINE AUTO BODY INC. 416 W Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903 GINA’S BISTRO 401.421.6770 4226 S. 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Ann Road #120, Las Vegas, NV 89130 1043 Narragansett Blvd., Cranston, RI 02905 702.396.3907 401.941.5060 ROCCO’S NY PIZZERIA ENO FINE WINES AND SPIRITS 1910 Village Center Cir #6, Las Vegas, NV 89134 225 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 702.242.0303 401.521.2000 ROMA RESTAURANT & DELI GASBARRO’S WINES 5755 W Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 361 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 702.871.5577 401.421.4170 8524 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV IT’S ALL GOOD SMOKE SHOP 702.228.2264 915 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908 ROSE FALOCCO - URBAN NEST REALTY 401.351.7322 SHORE’S FRESH FOOD MARKET [email protected] 1590 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, RI 02904 www.Rose4realestate.com 401.353.1924 702.767.6993 SIENA RESTAURANT SABATINO’S AUTHENTIC NY PIZZERIA 238 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 7660 W. Cheyenne, Las Vegas, NV 89129 401.521.3311 702.459.7437 SPIRITO’S RESTAURANT SIN CITY BARBER SHOP 477 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 3764 E. Desert Inn Rd. 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SPIRITUALITY FOR DAILY LIVING Fr. Max Oliva, SJ, is the only Jesuit in Nevada and a member of the Club. His family comes from Board of Directors Genoa. Fr. Max earned his undergraduate degree at Santa Clara University and Officers and an MBA from Univ. California at Berkeley. Fr. Max presides over the noon mass at the Cathedral each Tuesday (the Angelo Cassaro last Tuesday is focused on Fr. Max’s mission: ethics in the marketplace). Fr. Chairman of the Board Max is an author and group leader. President To get on the mailing list or for more information please visit his 702.361.5386 website: www.ethicsinthemarketplace.com Edward Bevilacqua Vice President The Best Furrier Membership Chair  Mink, fox , chinchilla. 765.537.8480  restyle coats to a new look  Thousands of happy customers Dario Basso Italian/English Speaking  Summertime Fur coat storage Treasurer Advertisers / Page # Agent Needed for  Decades of experience Alpha Landscapes / 29 Customer Contact Center Nina Fallico Angelina's Pizza / 40  Fur coat appraisals and . Flexible schedule Secretary Barre Las Vegas / 21 . Competitive pay  all visits strictly by appointment Best of the Best / 8 . Full benefits 702 368 1070 702.278.6950 Bonita Alvarez / 40 702 728 1888 Bootlegger / 4 Learn more and apply online Armond Merluzzi Butch Handy Man / 40 www.knoah.com Capstone Brokerage / 23 Bocce League Chair Carmine's Pizza Kitchen / 44 702.367.8373 Cassaro Construction / 14 Cassaro Plumbing / 13 CAV Restaurant/ 31 Nick Montana Chris Chiarella CFP / 31 Past President De La Montanya Winery / 15 Discovery Dental / 40 Other Board Members Dr. Ralph Carullo / 5 Dr. Michael Colletti / 37 Joe Cassaro Dr. Micheal Crovetti / 7 Terry Mayfield The Duke of Fremont St / 41 Dondino Melchiorre Ellis Island Casino / 12 Anthony Ricevuto Fellini's / 45 Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group / 2 Bruno Pella, III Four Kegs Sports Bar / 24 Fred Flihan Ignazio DeCandia / 16 Gabriella Quarantella Italian American Club / 48 Johnny Legends / 47 Juliana Furs / 22 Scholarships Law Offi ces of Frank Sorrentino / 19 Nick Montana Little Tony’s / 9 Tony Ricevuto Luigi’s Cleaners / 21 Marcellos Restaurant / 36 NeonLV-Dario Basso / 44 Phone: 702-657-1500 www.iacvegas.com Nerium International / 27 Cell: 702-677-7641 Nevada Ballet Theatre / 11 www.facebook.com/ Fine hardwood flooring Nido Italio / 34 VINCE ILLIA IACVegas Peterbilt-Vince Illia/ 41 TRUCK SALESsince MANAGER 1930 Pizza Rock / 46 www.ciaotuttipublishin Predictive Leadership Solutions / 26 [email protected] work- g.com702.457.3866 PSLR / 42 4120 manshipDonovan Way Randazza Legal Group, PLLC / 17 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Rudy Guarino-Realty One / 44 Salvatore’s Ristorante Italiano / 28 Sambalatte / 20 Sherri Montano / 35 Spiritos Restaurant (RI) / 38 State Farm-Mario Giannini / 31 Sunset Collision Center Inc. / 42 Tap House / 45 Tiffany Couture Cleaners / 44 Trikke / 43 Zeffi rino Restaurant / 3

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Come be a part of our tradition and our history. Be treated to Vegas’ You never know who is going to walk in the door- fine dinning and live entertainment! - Timeless Vegas personalities call our club home. The IAC has something for everyone's taste. Dine among the memorabilia, try our fabulous stuffed artichoke & stuffed banana peppers prepared by award winning chefs. Warm up to your meal with your favorite cocktails or try our delicious layered martinis at our newly remodeled bar while reminiscing about Vintage Vegas. * Highly acclaimed Italian Cuisine * Newly Remodeled & Great Atmosphere * Live Entertainment Nightly 7-11pm * Minutes from the Las Vegas Strip * Complimentary Luxury Transportation * Come Visit our Celebrity Photo Gallery Dinner reservations are strongly suggested by calling us or fill out reservation form on our website. 2333 E. Sahara ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 | 702-457-3866 | www.iacvegas.com | Business Casual Attire | Open to the Public Wednessday - Sunday 5:00pm to 10:00pm