At the Table with Tony

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 12: Italian Enclaves Historical Society Part II

“At The Table With Tony” joins forces with the Italian Enclaves Historical Society to bring you the second episode of a two part Livestream Show.  On this episode, the panel talks about ways that the Italian-American community can band together to help raise funds to support initiatives in combating COVID-19 both here and in Italy.  They also touch on which Italian Enclaves they are from; and the importance of preserving these Enclaves.  They conclude by talking about about how we can support Italian-American Businesses during these unprecedented times.  

Guests:
Raymond Guarini: Founder & President of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society (http://www.italianenclaves.org)

John Viola: Professional Italian American & Host of the Italian American Podcast (http://www.italianamericanpodcast.com)

Umberto Mucci:  Founder of "We The Italians: Two Flags One Heart" (http://www.wetheitalians.com)

Stephen La Rocca: President of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza (http://www.StRoccoSociety.com)

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 11: Italian Enclaves Historical Society Part I

“At The Table With Tony” joins forces with the Italian Enclaves Historical Society to bring you the first of a two part Livestream Show all about Supporting Italian American Businesses during these unprecedented times.   The panel talks about some of their favorite Italian-American businesses.  They also talk about some of the foods they have been cooking while in quarantine.  

Guests:
Raymond Guarini: Founder & President of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society (http://www.italianenclaves.org)

Stephanie Longo: Award Winning Author & Producer of the Italian American Podcast  (http://www.irpiniastories.com)

Michele Di Pietro:  Italian Food Blogger & Culinary Consultant (http://www.mangiawithmichele.com)

Mike De Sapio: Founder of De Sapio Dual Citizenship Services (http://www.DeSapioDualCitizenship.com)

Danielle Ferrante:  (http://www.Instagram.com/sposiandvino)

Michael Grillo: High School Italian Teacher (http://www.instagram.com/mikey_grillo)

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 10: Virtual Pasquetta Party

Because of the current Coronavirus Pandemic, Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia throws a Virtual Pasquetta Party with a few of his Italian-American Paesani.  They get together virtually to talk about the history of Pasquetta aka Little Easter aka Easter Monday.  They discuss the traditional foods that would be served at a Pasquetta Party throughout Southern Italy.  Of course, as any good Italian-American party goes a friend pops in to school the group on the foods of Puglia, namely Mola di Bari.  They also come up with a list of definitive "foods" from the regions of Southern Italy.  This is a fun episode you're not going to want to miss.

Guests:
Father Michael Barone: Priest of the Archdiocese of Newark & Chaplain for the Office of Catholic Cemeteries (http://www.rcancem.org)

Eric Lavin: High School Italian Teacher and Authority on Italian/Catholic Traditions (http://www.facebook.com/eric.lavin18)

Patrick O’Boyle: Co-Host of the Italian-American Podcast (http://www.italianamericanpodcast.com)

Joey Vitale: 1st Generation Italian-American & Chairman of the Sandu Manghesi Society (http://www.instagram.com/joe_e_vee)

Brendan Young: Volunteer at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Buffalo, NY and Authority on Italian/Catholic Traditions (http://www.StAnthonyOfPadua-Buffalo.org)

Vito Totino: Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem & Treasurer of the South Bergen Civic Association (http://sbcalyndhurst.com)

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 9: Interview with Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut

Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by His Excellency Bishop Frank J. Caggiano (Diocese of Bridgeport, CT).  They discuss how the faithful can practice their Catholic Faith during this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic.  They also talk about Bishop Caggiano’s Italian background; his growing up in Brooklyn, NY; and of course, food talk.

You can follow Bishop Caggiano on Social Media:
http://www.instagram.com/bishopfrankcaggiano
http://www.facebook.com/BishopCaggiano/

For more information on the Diocese of Bridgeport visit: http://www.bridgeportdiocese.org.  

On this episode of "At The Table With Tony", Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia sits down with Anthony Campitiello, owner & master baker of Alfonso's Pastry Shoppe on Staten Island, New York. They talk about the history of the pastry shop, how Anthony followed in his father's footsteps into the business, & the delicious Italian & American specialties that have made Alfonso's Staten Island's premiere pastry shop. 

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 8: Italian/Italian-American Holy Week Traditions & How We Can Keep and/or Adapt These Traditions While Under Quarantine

Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by prominent members of the Italian-American Catholic Community to discuss Italian & Italian-American Holy Week Traditions throughout the years.   They also discuss how to keep & adapt these traditions while under quarantine.

Guests:
Father Edmund Luciano: Parochial Vicar of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Bridgewater, NJ and Master of Episcopal Ceremonies for the Diocese of Metuchen (http://www.diometuchen.org)

Eric Lavin: High School Italian Teacher and Authority on Italian/Catholic Traditions (http://www.facebook.com/eric.lavin18)

Patrick O’Boyle: Co-Host of the Italian-American Podcast (http://www.italianamericanpodcast.com)

Here's a teaser trailer for this Sunday's newest episode of "At The Table With Tony".  Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia sits down with Anthony Campitiello, owner & master baker of Alfonso's Pastry Shoppe on Staten Island, New York.  The episode will be available on Easter Sunday morning, April 12th, 2020.

On this episode of "At The Table With Tony", Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia sits down with members of the Società Madonna Dei Martiri at their clubhouse in Hoboken, New Jersey.  They talk about the annual Hoboken Italian Festival in honor of Madonna Dei Martiri.  They also talk about the men and women who came from Molfetta, Italy and settled in Hoboken.  And of course, there is a lot of food talk.

“At The Table With Tony” Livestream Show Ep. 7: Being a Hands-On Restaurateur During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by two restaurateurs who have adapted their business plans to safely serve the public during the Coronavirus Pandemic.  They also discuss the history of their family owned Italian-American restaurants.  

Guests:
Paul Bellardini: 2nd Generation Owner of Luigi's Pizza in Succasunna, NJ (http://www.luigispizzas.com)

Tommy "Buff" Racioppi: 4th Generation Owner of Jimmy Buff's in West Orange, NJ (http://www.jimmybuffs.com)

“At The Table With Tony” Livestream Show Ep. 6: Cooking While In Quarantine

Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by a few Italian-American chefs & culinarians to talk about what they've been cooking while in quarantine.  They also discuss some of the foods & traditions of growing up in Italian/Italian-American families.

Guests:
Domenico Tolomeo: Capo Pizzaiolo at Kesté Pizza & Vino in NYC (http://www.instagram.com/mimmo_pizzaiolo)

Marc Mangano: CIA Graduate Chef and Culinarian; Northeast Regional Director for Operation BBQ Relief (http://operationbbqrelief.org)

Michael Manno: Research and Development Chef for Custom Culinary with over 23 years of experience (http://www.instagram.com/chef_michael_manno)