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“As I reflected on the past 15 years, my heart is full of
gratitude for the way in which our community received the
Taste of Little Italy. With and knowing all the hardships that
all of us experienced one way or another through COVID, I
felt it was important for me to make a gesture to show how
thankful we are and that we are here for you, and we are one
community together,” said Jerry Somma, founder and producer
of the festival.
Cheers to the next 15 years, we will offer new areas for the About The Taste Of Little Italy
festival. The Aperol Spritz Piazza and the Voga Prosecco and It began 15 years ago with a dream and a vision to create an
Bellini Lounge, are great places to relax and enjoy the sights experience rich in Italian culture to share. With family tradition
and sounds of The Taste of Little Italy. and values at the core of its mission, the Taste continues to
Experience national and local chefs that come out to the serve as the signature event at Tradition that brings together
Taste of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty generations in a celebration of marked contributions by great
Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage Italians. Through food, music, art, and history, over the three-
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will be featured on the main stage runway-style leading into day festival, we remain steadfast to encouraging the importance
the open-air lawn seating for everyone to enjoy. The Galbani of bringing together the community, rooted in the importance
“kitchen” will be filled with nationally known chefs like most of family. We remain dedicated to staying mindful about the
notable, Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV hardships that our ancestors endured in migration to this great
show Come Dine with Me, and local favorites Anthony Acampa country and proud of our Italian- American heritage.
from Fats Where the Flavor’s At cooking and presenting the Calendar Announcement
Voga wine seminars, and from Port St. Lucie, Pasquale Lamarra The 15th Annual Taste of Little Italy is presented by Galbani
of Meeting Street Steak & Seafood and Pastaio, the hottest new Cheese – Feb. 18 to 20, (Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to
restaurants on the Treasure Coast as they create special Italian LAG is a subsidiary of Parmalat S.p.A., an Italian public entity 10 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at Tradition Square in Port
dishes right before your eyes with cooking demonstrations majority, owned by France-based Groupe Lactalis, the world’s St. Lucie. The celebrated three-day family Italian street festival
throughout the weekend! largest producer of premium cheese. LAG produces a wide will have national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides
New this year, you can reserve party options with a private array of cheese products, including a variety of specialty cheese and games, free cooking demonstrations and more. Admission
VIP villa located near the stage for your enjoyment including a available to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. For and parking are free. VIP reserved pods and private villas are
large table, 10 seats, a complimentary bottle of wine and waiter/ more information on Galbani, please visit www.galbanicheese. available through Eventbrite.com. For more information visit
waitress service or enjoy reserved pod seating with four chairs, com. 2018 Lactalis American Group Inc., Buffalo, NY 14220. https://www.tasteoflittleitaly.net/.
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table and including waiter/waitress service. Galbani is a registered trademark of Egidio Galbani S.r.l. Photos provided by Taste of Little Italy
For the entire family, there will be festival rides and games
for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kid’s activities.
Relax and enjoy the festival in the family picnic area sponsored
by Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa. Leaving Your Employer?
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The Taste is pleased to announce the return of its fabulous
Master of Ceremonies Virginia Sinicki, on-air personality from At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your
the KVJ show on 979WRMF. 401(k), including leaving the money in your former
The celebration kicks off on the Mattamy Homes stage employer’s plan, moving it to your new employer’s
with a Friday night freestyle party with Angelo Venuto and plan, rolling it over to an individual Retirement
featuring Cynthia known with her ’90s hits Dreamboy/ Account (IRA) or cashing out the account subject to
Dreamgirl, Change on Me, Endless Nights, and Thief of tax consequences.
Hearts, and Nyasia with Who’s Got Your Love. These To learn more, call today.
electronic sounds will have everyone dancing to the music
spinning by D.J. Anthony Mangini.
Saturday Night Fever will be in the air with The Original
Studio 54 Band (11-piece) performing discos greatest hits. Also
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and from KC and the Sunshine Band, Maria DeCrescenzo. Financial Advisor M e m b P I S r e C
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Hushabye, Don’t Take the Stars, and more! Also performing will
be young sensation, Aviana Rossi and a Taste favorite, Franco
Corso, the voice of romance.
The Food – Now That’s Italian!
With every step you take in Tradition Square, visitors will
find food vendors serving up authentic Italian dishes – from
fresh pasta, pizza in brick ovens, and sausage and peppers.
Then, enjoy not-to-be-missed Italian dessert with homemade
zeppoles with powdered sugar, sfogliatella, and cannoli.
About Little Smiles – The Taste Of Little Italy’s Official
Charity
The Taste of Little Italy is committed each year to support
Little Smiles, an organization that works tirelessly to bring
smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the chance to be
kids during difficult times. The nonprofit provides gifts and fun
activities to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness,
or tragedy. To learn more visit, www.littlesmilesfl.org.
About Galbani Cheese
First crafted in Italy by Egidio Galbani in 1882, Galbani
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cheeses have long been the No. 1 cheese brand in Italy. For over
130 years, Galbani cheese has been delighting families all over
Italy. Today the Galbani brand brings its timeless tradition from
Italy to the American table with the delicious taste of mozzarella,
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and snack cheese made and sold in the
United States. Galbani cheese is a leading brand of the Lactalis
American Group, Inc. (LAG). Headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y.,