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Taste Of Little Italy from page 1 his voice performing the best
of Italian ballads and classics
with cooking demonstrations including Andrea Bocelli
throughout the weekend! and more! The dance party
Voga wine experts will be begins with DJ Anthony
at the festival, providing Mangini spinning the best
tastings and a history of dance and club music as
Italian wine. Friday night Freestyle
New this year, you returns to Tradition. On
can enjoy the festival by Saturday, February 15
reserving a romantic table the festival entertainment
for two for Valentine’s Day. continues with a Pastaio
A bistro table and two chairs Meatball Eating Contest at
will be in front of the stage 1 p.m. with The KVJ Show
and will include cocktail (Kevin and Jason) from
service and guests will Anthony Nunziata 979WRMF followed by
receive a complimentary Vince and Emily performing
bottle of Jon Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water wine. Seating is opera and more at 2:30 p.m.,
limited. In addition, there are party options with a Private VIP Philippe Harari performing
Villa located near the stage for your enjoyment, including a classic Italian hits at 4:30
covered area, large table, eight seats, and cocktail service, p.m., Sicilian tenor, Elio
or enjoy a reserved pod seating with four chairs and a table Scaccio at 6 p.m. The
including waiter/waitress service and a complimentary bottle headliner is “Slippery When
of Hampton Water wine. Bistro tables, Villas, and pods can Wet,” a Bon Jovi Tribute
be reserved at Eventbrite.com. performing decades of hits
For the entire family, there will be festival rides and at 8 p.m. Sunday, February
games for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun 16 at 12:30 p.m. Tony
kids’ activities. Relax, sit, eat, and enjoy in the Humana Quaranti with performing
Family Picnic area throughout the weekend. The Taste is “The Sinatra Songbook”
committed each year to support the charity, Little Smiles followed by the Galbani
of Florida. The nonprofit organization works tirelessly to Celebrity Cheese Stacking
bring smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the for Charity at 2 p.m. Then
chance to be kids during difficult times. internationally acclaimed
The Taste of Little Italy is pleased to announce singer, songwriter, Anthony
the Mistress of Ceremonies – Virginia Sinicki, on-air Nunziata will perform at
personality from The KVJ show on 979WRMF. Come 3 p.m. followed by Guy
celebrate the love of the Italian culture with national artists Richards performing a
performing the best classic Italian songs, romantic ballads, Tribute to his Dad, Sal Richards at 5 p.m.. About The Taste Of Little Italy
and popular hits on the Mattamy Homes Stage all weekend With every step in Tradition Square, visitors will find food It began 18 years ago with a dream and a vision to create
where It’s All About Love. vendors serving authentic Italian dishes, from fresh pasta, an experience rich in Italian culture to share. With family
On Valentine’s Day Friday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Franco pizza, sausage, and peppers. Then, enjoy a not-to-be-missed tradition and values at the core of its mission, the Taste
Corso, the voice of romance will seduce the audience with Italian dessert with homemade zeppoles with powdered sugar, continues to serve as the signature event at Tradition that
sfogliatella, and cannoli. brings together generations to celebrate marked contributions
For more information visit www.tasteoflittleitaly.net. by great Italians. Through food, music, art, and history, over
About Galbani Cheese the three-day festival, we remain steadfast in encouraging the
Since its beginnings in the foothills of the Italian Alps in importance of bringing together the community, rooted in the
1882, Galbani® has steadily grown into Italy’s number one importance of family. We remain dedicated to staying mindful
cheese brand. The brand was acquired by Lactalis in 2006 of the hardships that our ancestors endured in migrating to
and has brought its reputation for authentic Italian flavor this great country and proud of our Italian American heritage.
and quality to American consumers since 2013. Today, Calendar Announcement
Galbani Ricotta is the number one brand of ricotta in the The 18th Annual Galbani Taste of Little Italy– February 14
United States. Galbani is the only brand that offers all to16, It’s all About Love (Friday 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.
forms of mozzarella in the U.S. including fresh mozzarella, to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at Tradition Square
block, shred and string, along with the authentic flavor of in Port St. Lucie. The celebrated three-day family Italian
mascarpone. Lactalis USA produces and distributes Galbani street festival will have national entertainment, authentic
products in the United States. For more information, visit food, festival rides and games, free cooking demonstrations,
https://galbanicheese.com/ and follow Galbani on Instagram and more. Admission and parking are free. Bistro tables, VIP
Slippery When Wet and like us on Facebook. reserved pods and private villas are available for Valentine’s
Day weekend through Eventbrite.com. For more information,
visit https://www.tasteoflittleitaly.net/.
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