L'Italo-Americano

THURS DAY, ��� APRIL��� 11, ��� 2013��� Elections or grand coalition. Scenarios for Italy crisis, uncertainty could drag on Continued from page 1 In turn, 5-Star leader Beppe Grillo rejects Bersani's attempt to form an alliance with the left. Hopes of a solution now appear to depend on Berlusconi and Bersani reaching some kind of deal over the presidential election, which will begin on April 18. Any deal could clear the way for a government. Otherwise Italy will head for elections, possibly as soon as June-July but more likely in the autumn. So far, despite some tentative signs of dissent inside his 5-Star Movement, there seems little chance of a break from Grillo's refusal to vote confidence in any government led by the traditional parties. If Berlusconi and Bersani do not agree on a president, then the latter could join with Grillo in electing a figure seen as hostile to the billionaire media magnate. Center-left former prime minister Romano Prodi is increasingly being mentioned. After three votes a simple majority of the combined houses of parliament plus representatives of the regions is enough to elect a new president, so Bersani plus Grillo could do this. The ball would then go into the new president's court. He might briefly try to oversee the formation of a new government but a bellicose break with Berlusconi by Bersani would make that even less likely. Otherwise the new head of state would be obliged to dissolve the new parliament and call elec- tions, despite the fact that business leaders, economists and many of the public think this would be a disaster for the economy by delaying decisive action. It has also been strongly opposed by Napolitano. If a government is formed, it would likely last as little as 6-12 months, but could pass some essential, widely agreed reforms, notably the repeal of a dysfunctional electoral law which was a major cause of the current impasse. It would also be able to perhaps pass pro-growth measures to start reversing Italy's grave recession. If a political deal fails, there is still a slight possibility of a technocrat government, sponsored by the president, like the outgoing administration of Mario Monti. But that is widely opposed and Napolitano is very reluctant to bequeath his choice of prime minister to his successor. The calling of elections is likely to accelerate an attempt by the market-friendly new face Matteo Renzi to topple Bersani. Renzi, 38, a dynamic campaigner, could be a game-changer by robbing both Berlusconi and Grillo of votes. However his leadership might also fatally divide the center-left, causing its left wing to break away, and weakening it in an election. But Renzi could stay in play if an election is delayed for longer, giving him more time to overthrow the other politicians and become the new face of Italy. Italy's Nadia Santini, named world's best chef by the foodies bible Continued from page 1 "She cooks with her hands, eyes and instinct - something that she passed on to us". That instinct, and an evergrowing fan base fed by it, have continued to propel the legendary restaurant into 'must-go' lists, reviews and guides. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere in the northern Italian hinterland between Cremona and Mantua, Dal Pescatore feels more like a visit somebody's elegant country home, with table spacing and lighting creating a perfect harmony of intimacy L���Italo-Americano without isolation. It has an almost 100-year history and continues to be operated by the third and fourth generation of the Santini family near the village of Canneto. In a 2012 interview, Gordon Ramsay told ANSA about his experience working with Bruna at Dal Pescatore. "I think I learned my real appreciation for Italian cuisine watching the Santini family and how meticulous they were in choosing produce, balancing flavors and the flair with which they presented dishes. My learning curve as a chef took a huge upturn when I apprenticed at Dal Pescatore,' he says. Ridley Scott Films Vatican TV Thriller In Rome Ridley Scott Star Hollywood director Ridley Scott is filming in Rome for an upcoming TV series featuring the Vatican. Scott is known for directing the 2000 epic movie ���Gladiator���, which was also filmed and set in Rome. The British director told the media: ���I will be here for six weeks. I was holding out for the rain to stop.��� He is in Rome to direct the pilot show for the TV series ���The Vatican���, a provocative modernday thriller about spirituality, power and politics within the Vatican. It tells the story of an American archbishop as he experiences the political machinations, rivalries, mysteries and miracles of Vatican life. ���The Vatican��� is written by Paul Attanasio, the screenwriter for the popular TV series ���House���, and it follows the adventures of an American cleric in Rome. ���The Vatican��� stars Kyle Chandler as Cardinal Thomas Duffy, Sebastian Koch as Cardinal Marco Malerba and Bruno Ganz as The Pope. Other actors on the cast list include Matthew Goode, Anna Friel and Rebecca Ferguson. The mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno and the Councilor for Culture Dino Gasperini took the opportunity to give Scott a small copy of the Capitoline Wolf bronze sculpture of a she-wolf suckling twin infants, inspired by the legend of the founding of Rome. PAGE��� 15 Apr. 13, Sat.-Families of Italian Lineage Bus Trip to L.A. Museum to see the SHUTTLE, ENDEAVOR + IMAX. This is an historic event to see the Endeavor. Cost of Bus is $15.00/Members, $20.00/Non-Members. Entrance fee is $5.25. For information contact Venus at (949) 363-5348. Apr. 14, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society- Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter���s Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles), 10:30 a.m. For information please call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Apr. 14, Sun. ��� Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). Open House, 9 am to 1 pm hosted by the San Fernando District. For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. Apr. 14, Sun. - ICF Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Committee Meeting at 1 pm. (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 3727812. Apr. 15, Mon.-The Garibaldina Society Council Meeting7:00pm. All members are welcome to attend the monthly Council Meeting. Coffee and Dessert will be served. For information, call (323) 223-5005. Apr. 15, Mon.- San Padre Pio Society Dinner Mtg. 6:30 pm, Casa Italiana. Una serata piacevole per stare con amici. Cost: $15.00 per person. For Reservations and information please call the president Maria: 818-241-4672. Apr. 16, Tues.-Italian Cultural Institute and North American Sommeliers Association-Cortina Lifestyle, the top wines of Northern Italy, Seminar & Wine Tasting. Led by Diego Meraviglia (Master Taster) at Italian Cultural Institute (1023 Hilgard Ave., L.A., 90024). 6:00-8:30pm. Fee: $40 ($35 for IIC & NASA members). To register call (310)824-7408 or email to classes.iicla@esteri.it. RSVP by April 14. Apr. 16, Tues. -Nabucco at the San Juan Capistrano Regency Theater!!! Wine Tasting 5:30pm - Opera 7:00pm The special evening will begin with a wine tasting and free appetizers at 5:30pm. Giovanni Bonmartini-Fini, of Barone Fini Wines, will be here from Italy to share his wines first hand. Barone Fini Pinot Grigios and Merlot wine will be accompanied by paired appetizers from Rick's Cafe. $25 per person for wine, food and opera! Tickets on sale now at www.regencymovies.com. 949 661 3435 for information. Regency San Juan Capistrano Theatre & Rick's Cafe Restaurant and Wine Bar (26762 Verdugo St. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675) in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles. Apr. 18, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. Apr. 18, Thurs.-Pacific Italian Alliance 18th Luke Award Dinner honoring David Canclini at 6:00 PM at the Italian Athletic Club (3541 Cherry Land Lane, Stockton CA). Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for the General Public. Tickets are available at www.pacificitalianalliance.com/ events.html. For more information call 209.983.4375 or email us at info@pacificitalianalliance.com Apr. 20, Sat.-Club Italia���s ���Primavera��� Dinner Dance at St. John Eudes Catholic Church (9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311). Live Band (The Sicilian Band) and catered food. For information and reservations call Sigrid Ravizza (661) 297-0507 or (818) 426-1490 Apr. 20, Sat.-The Garibaldina Society Annual Spring Dance. Cocktail Hour 6:00pm, Gourmet Italian Dinner 7:00pm. Dancing to The Summerwind Band. Dress Semi-Formal: Gentlemen: Coat & Tie, Ladies: ���Party��� Attire. Adults only please! Reservations are required and must be received no later than April 15, 2013. Members: $32, Guests: $37. For more information call Reservations Chairman Marie Mor (818) 249-9363. Apr. 20, Sat.-Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance (CMDR. John J. Shea Assembly 0081) at Mary Star of the Sea Auditorium (870 West 8th Street , San Pedro). Social Hour 6:00pm, Dinner served 7:00pm. Italian Dinner: Catered by Chef Danny Maricich. Dancing by DUO DOMINO. DONATION: $ 25.00 a person Reservations Required. Chairman: SK Tony De Girolamo 310- 519-8885 / antoniodg@sbcglobal.net. For Tickets and Reservation Call PGK / DD Nick Vilicich at 310 833- 4537

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