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Villabate Pastry Shop Helps Bring New Historical Novel To Life

Mmm…Lemon Meringue From Villabate. Source: FacebookThe Alaimo family that has run the famous Villabate Alba pastry shop (7001 18th Avenue) has been serving cakes, cookies and baked goods for 35 years. Their story can be traced back to the town of Villabate, Sicily, a place that is the subject

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The Feast Is Back, But 18th Ave Business Owners Have Mixed Expectations

Giuseppe Maffei, owner of Gino’s Foccaceria.The 18th Avenue Feast has been coming to town for close to three decades, bringing this Brooklyn neighborhood a sprinkle of culture, a pinch of cuisine, and a wrinkle straight into that summer lovin’ state of mind. While last year’s Festa di