Happy New Year to all! Just when we thought the winter was fairly mild and almost over, we got our first burst of snow. Now, we can say that we are truly looking forward to spring. No matter what season or what temperatures, family and friends frequent King Umberto and share exciting news.

Let's welcome to the world our new additions! JULIANNA was born on October 24th, 2006 (7lbs, 10oz) to BOB & CHRISTINA BENI. AVA MARIA made her special appearance for MATTHEW & MARIA SMOLANICK on November 3rd, 2006 (6lbs, 8oz). DEBBIE & TOM STONE welcomed HAILEY MADISON on November 29th, 2006 (6lbs, 14oz). TYLER STEVEN (6lbs, 10oz) was born to proud parents JEANNETTE & STEVE ACQUAVELLA on December 19th, 2006. ELLA MARIE arrived on December 19th, 2006 (8lbs, 8oz) to proud parents KIM & BILLY PUCCIO. On January 10th, 2007, LYDIA & RICHARD ZAPPA kissed their baby THOMAS MARIO (8lbs, 12oz). January 19th, 2007 was the day DANIEL WILLIAM (7lbs, 1oz) made his appearance to excited parents LISA JOY & JEFFREY ALLYN. Proud parents AMY & MICHAEL COVINO welcomed their first baby, VICTORIA ROSE, on January 25th, 2007 (6lbs, 7oz). Hugs and kisses!

Congratulations to the newly engaged couples! JENINE FOSBECK & SEAN WALSH were engaged in the Bahamas in October. JERRY D'ANGELO & MARIA TROTTI announced their October 14th, 2006 engagement. On November 19th, 2006, CAROLYN KOLLAR & MARTIN FLANAGAN made their pledge to tie the knot. MICHAEL CAIRO & SABRINA FRATARCANGELI were engaged on December 8th, 2006. BESHARA YOUSEF asked DONNA PAOLINO to marry him on December 24th, 2006. On December 30th, 2006, KELLY O’CONNOR said “yes” to JAY BLISS’S proposal, and a 2008 wedding is being planned. DANIELLE DELLILI & LUIGI BERARDI plan to marry in June 2008 after getting engaged on February 9th, 2007. MICHELE POWERS & EVAN EISENBERG, who were engaged on April 8th, 2006, are getting ready for their June 2nd, 2007 wedding. Good Luck planning that special day!

Best wishes to the newlyweds! MICHELLE CAMARDA & ANGELO TUOSTO were married on September 30th, 2006. The next day, October 1st, 2006, was the day my baby sister, NICOLINA DE VITO (former “All the Kings News” writer) said "I do" to ANTHONY CIARAMELLA. They honeymooned in Hawaii. STEPHANIE PEARSON-RUA & JONATHAN RUA exchanged vows on October 19th, 2006. DANIELLE LICATA & KENNY ERKER marched down the aisle on October 27th, 2006. VINCENT ALFISI, JR. & CRISTINA AVILES were married on November 12th, 2006 and honeymooned in Mexico. And they lived happily ever after!

We had a few Confirmations over the winter season: JOSEPH & EDMOND FRANCARILLA, MARIELE HALL (St. Joseph's Church in Garden City), DANIELLE LUKAS, VICTORIA TORNETTO (on October 23rd, 2006), and ANTOINETTE MC CARTY (St. Raymond's Church on November 7th, 2006). God Bless!

Stay tuned for our next summer newsletter, which may include you own happy news. Until then, enjoy the next few months, including the holidays. Remember to make reservations or place orders in advance for those special days. Ciao!

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The Azienda Agricola Zymé has set itself the goal of achieving distinction because of uncommon choices. This winery has done this through its production of wines, grappa, and olive oil. Our feature wine, Kairos, is a wine of significant quality and convenience for the wine consumer.

Zymé derives from the Greek term for yeast and ferment. Founded in 2000 as the outgrowth of a preceding brand, it has now become a full-fledged Azienda Agricola also known as "farming estate". Its new title signifies research, selection, and expression of experience; married to everything nature provides. The estate winery itself was founded in 2003 with the guidance of Celestino Gaspari, Francesco Parisi, and Flavio Peroni. The motivation for funding the winery is simple but complex.

Celestino Gaspari's relationship with the earth has always been close, a personal past with influence and expression. His many experiences in various environments did nothing to lesson this bond; instead, they served to strengthen it. After years of assisting winegrowers, which brought the advantage of an understanding of local lands, he is able to give life to a dream that for too many years existed simply on paper. Francesco Parisi and Flavio Peroni have added their contribution to this vision, functioning as a mediating influence between the real and the impossible. Coming from different histories is what enriches this project, since different perspectives and a critical spirit are brought into it.

Kairos in Greek means opportune, convenient, and timely. It is made in the same vineyard as the Harlequin wines. The vines are merged exactly the same way, however the qualities of the two are somewhat different.

Kairos wine is made from at least 15 grape varieties from the province of Verona. These grapes are carefully picked for its particular ripeness. They are then placed on drying mats until the end of harvest. After harvesting, the grapes are de-stemmed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks with manually handled must and pomace. The winery does not use cultured yeasts or other biotechnological aids in fermentation resulting in a natural, robust wine. Fermentation and pre- and post-cryomacerations take a total of 20-25 days. Eight to ten days after "drawing off", the wine goes into French oak barrels where it rests at least 24 months with no racking.

Kairos is a dark red wine, which is deep purple tinged and appears red. The rich fragrances ranges from fruit conserve to wild red berries and cherries, then offers spicy nuances of cocoa, vanilla, and cinnamon and an appealing balsam-like finish. This particular wine is smooth on the palate. Its flavors complement each other into a luscious, drinkable wine with a long-lingering finish, you won't forget.
 

Dear Rosario, Franco & the King Umberto Staff,

I want to thank everyone who helped make my baby shower so wonderful. Everything was excellent on October 15th during my party. All of my family and friends had a great time.

Thank you,
Kimberly Puccio

Dear Manager,

On October 20th, my family ordered food to be picked up from your restaurant. When we arrived, the food was brought to us. It was neatly packaged and it was still hot. We are very pleased with your restaurants service. My family thanks you and we will be visiting your restaurant soon.

Sincerely,
Danny Boldi

Hi All,

Just a note of thanks for your excellent service and excellent food as my family celebrated my grandson’s safe return from Iraq.

Sincerely,
Edna Springman