Little Italy

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Eleven people were killed, including four children, and 67 others wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend, police said.The shootings took place between 6 p.m. Friday and midnight Sunday.The violent streak continued in Chicago Monday afternoon, as two women were gunned down near 86th and Wood.…

Alcheme San Diego Allison McCulloch When someone refers to med spa amenities, they’re usually talking about unique treatments or lemon water in the waiting room— not about design. But at Alcheme’s newest location at One Paseo, the design is an amenity that creates an ambiance of relaxation and elevates the…

SAN DIEGO — Restaurants and other businesses in the Gaslamp Quarter will expand onto the street and sidewalk this summer, as part of a new city plan aimed at helping businesses expand service while following coronavirus health guidelines. “Curbside Gaslamp” will shut down Fifth Avenue to vehicles on select days,…

'The Hill' trailer teases work showing next month at STL film fest For the curious, a sneak preview of a documentary about the Italian Hill neighborhood in south St. Louis is available for viewing.A trailer for "America's Last Little Italy: The Hill," directed by Joe Puleo, can be seen on…

New restaurants in Toronto that opened since the pandemic started have managed to enter one of the most difficult industries during one of the hardest times in history. These businesses that were brave enough to first serve customers during April, May and June have helped make tough times a little…

A retired Chicago judge was caught on video taking a swing at a protester this Saturday during a confrontation at a statue of Christopher Columbus in Little Italy that hours earlier had been vandalized, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Robert Bertucci is seen on the video getting increasingly heated while talking…

The company behind Chili's and Maggiano's might look like a solid buy if you squint hard at just the right angle. Here's why you should keep your eyes wide open instead. Casual dining restaurant operator Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) took the COVID-19 shutdown orders on the chin. The company canceled its…

THE ADVANTAGE OF STRONG COMMUNITY TIES: Residents in the Bronx’s Little Italy rally for looted pizza owner. Like many other small businesses during COVID-19, Joe’s Little Italy on East 187th St. has been working hard to stay afloat. However, after recently being looted last week, the Bronx community is rallying…

Do you hear that creaking sound? It’s the door of the local restaurant economy slowly opening. It began with Pizza Antica, which was the first restaurant to open for dining in Santana Row, and according to Federal Realty marketing manager Rayna Langley, there was a two-hour wait for tables June…

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