In this 1 hour special episode, we visited Pepe Rosso To Go, an intimate and cozy Italian restaurant in Soho. One block away – Andrew Raffetto and his daughter Sarah shared the story of Raffetto’s store founded by Andrew’s grandfather in 1906. Next, we visited Il Gattopardo, a restaurant in midtown Manhattan.
Recording Date
06/04/2021
First Air Date
08/10/2021
Italics, Television for the Italian American Experience is a monthly presentation in the CUNY Presents timeslot that features prominent Italian Americans in the arts, business, government, sports, academia, and more. Each episode explores various aspects of the Italian diaspora, Italian-American history and traditions, contemporary Italian-American life, and takes a projected look at the future of the Italian-American community.
Guest List
Michele Costa Co-Owner, Pepe Rosso To Go
Andrew Raffetto Vice President, Raffetto’s
Sarah Raffetto Chief Operating Officer, Raffetto’s
Mauro Servisi Co-Owner, Pepe Rosso To Go
Gianfranco Sorrentino Managing Partner, Il Gattopardo
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Host, Italics
Italics is hosted by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College/CUNY and Distinguished Professor of European Languages and Literatures.
Italics is now in its third decade serving the Italian-American community and those interested in Italian-American history and culture. Italics is co-produced in collaboration with the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.
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