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