Ciao! Summer is finally here, and it feels good to get out and enjoy the day. With so much to do all the time, we hardly have any free time for ourselves. Take the time to treat yourself to good things, maybe a nice dinner and a fine glass of wine. Why not?

With plenty of congratulations, we are proud to share graduations. CLAIR CASCELLA, M.D. graduated from Stony Brook's Medical School on May 17th, while ARLEN DEL CASTILLO celebrated her graduation with family on May 20th. SALVATORE FUSCHETTO, JR. (Bachelor of Economics) made his family proud as he graduated from John Hopkins University on May 17th, 2007. Adelphi University honored AMY FERRARA with a Masters in Social Work. Hofstra University bestowed degrees to FRANK FERRARA (Bachelor of Engineering), MICHELLE KUCZYK (Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy), and CHRISTINA TREGLIA (Masters in Literacy Studies (grades K-12) Summa Cum Laude). JESSICA GIUTUERREZ, who graduated from Manhattan College, will be heading to Lehman College in the Bronx for her graduate studies in the fall. DANIEL McNAMARA earned a degree in accounting from Marist College. The PIGNATARO FAMILY celebrated a few occasions with us: ROSIE'S graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University (Opera Singer), ANGELA'S high school ring ceremony, and MARINO JR.'S graduation from St. Francis Prep High School (he was accepted to Liberty University in Virginia). MISSY IANDIORIO graduated from Villanova School of Business with a major in Finance and International Business. She is the daughter of SAM & DEBBIE IANDIORIO of Frank Electric Inc. My cousin, DANIELA CAPUTO, graduated from Queens College with a Bachelors in Accounting on May 31st, 2007. Other Queens College graduates include STACY ALLEN and DAMIEN DIAZ both with Masters in Special Education. They also got engaged on June 1st, 2007. Good luck with the wedding plans. The FRONDA’S had a few graduations to celebrate: DEIDRE (Sacred Heart High School), JAMES (Loyola College in Maryland), and TIMOTHY (St. John’s Law School). The MOLLENTHIEL’S also had a few graduations to celebrate: ASHLEY (Cornell University) and CHRISTIAN (St. Mary’s High School). Holy Trinity High School bid farewell to JACLYN HEBERT. Congrats to all!

The birth of a baby always brings joy! November 22nd, 2006 is a day FRANK & CINDIA LICAUSI will cherish for as long as they live because that was the day their baby boy NIKOLAS MICHAEL (7lbs, 14oz) was born. On December 16th, 2006 DONNA & RAY CRUZ welcomed GABRIELLA (5lbs, 7oz) into the world. The MAGLIOCCO TEAM: Mommy TAMI, Daddy AMBROSE, big brothers MICHAEL & JOHN were excited to welcome newcomer GIA NICOLE on February 19th, 2007. Proud Parents ANNETTE & JAMES QUINN welcomed their daughter KEIRA MORGAN (7lbs, 6oz) on February 20th, 2007. GIANNA AMALIA (7lbs, 15oz) was welcomed with open arms to parents JOSEPH & DANIELLE GIGANTE. Proud grandparents ANNMARIE & JERRY DeTHOMAS announced the birth of their twin grandsons JACK MARTIN (6lbs, 15oz) and MAX GERARD (5lbs, 15oz) born on March 8th, 2007 to parents NICOLE & DUSTIN LEWIS, the family resides in Littleton, Colorado. AVA GRACE BERARD (6lbs, 15oz) made her appearance for her joyful parents, LAURA & JOHN on March 12th, 2007. Parents PATRICIA & JAMES CALLAHAN, along with grandparents JOSEPH & JUDITH CANZONERI, were filled with happiness when sharing the arrival of baby number four CHRISTINA MARIE (8lbs, 11oz) born on March 30th, 2007. Her siblings THOMAS (6), KATHERINE (5), and ELIZABETH (3) were all so very thrilled to meet her. April 16th, 2007 marked the day that WILLIAM BRYAN (8lbs, 6oz) made his way to his parents, TOM & RAPHAELA. On April 17th, 2007 NANCY & MICHAEL MONTENEGRO were overjoyed with their baby boy MICHAEL ANTHONY (6lbs, 5oz). Proud Nonna FILOMENA (KU Bookkeeper) and Nonno SALVATORE were excited to announce the birth of their first granddaughter DANIELA MARIA (6 lbs, 10oz) on May 30th, 2007 to their son and daughter-in-law, ANTHONY & GINA FUSCHETTO. Hugs and kisses!

Blessings from God are a gift. The GALBERT FAMILY celebrated the baptism of MADELYN MARIE on April 29th, 2007. MICHAEL & DEBRA KEANE treated their son DANNY to dinner at King Umberto on the occasion of his first communion. KARIME VILLEGAS and GIOVANNI GILIBERTI also received their First Holy Communion on May 5th, 2007 and May 6th, 2007 respectfully. St. Anne's Church confirmed MARC ABRUZZO, MATT CLARKSON, FRANK CORDIO, and TYLER NOLAN on March 19th, 2007. SAMANTHA VIOLET ANASTIA VILILA received her confirmation on March 22nd, 2007 at Our Lady of Victory Church in Floral Park. Many confirmations took place at St. Catherine of Sienna Church on March 27th, 2007 which include JEANETTE & GARY ADAMES, ANTHONY ALBANESE, NICOLLETTE & AMELIA DURCHHALTER, GABRIELLE FIDIS, BRIANA FRARY, ZACHARY HIEB, TEDDY MATOZZO, GABRIELLA MATRANGA, VINCENT FRANK SELVAGGIO, and KAYLA WEGNER. JESSICA FIORELLA (our coatroom girl), NICOLE DELSIGNORE and AMANDA MIHOK were confirmed at Notre Dame Church on March 29th, 2007. JOSEPH ROSSI received his confirmation on May 10th, while PASQUALE SCAVO received his on May 12th, 2007. MARIA & JOHN MARINO had a party for their twins ANTHONY & GINA on May 27th, 2007, the day they received their confirmation from St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. SAMANTHA & EMILY FEBRIZIO celebrated their confirmation the same day with family and grandparents. TERESA ANN NOCELLA celebrated her confirmation at King Umberto's with her Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Grandparents (who came in from Florida). God Bless!

The wedding plans begin! DAVID RODRIGUEZ & LAUREN AARONSON celebrated their engagement with us on April 1st, 2007. We are happy to announce that KELLY GORDON & PAUL MAIER plan to wed on September 15th, 2007. PASQUALE MILILLO popped the question to SHANA TERLINSKY on May 11th, 2007. They will be getting married in September 2008. On May 12th, 2007, RUSSEL SCOT asked BRIANNA VITE for her hand in marriage. A spring 2008 wedding is in the works. JILL PARADISE & ADAM KOWALEWSKI proclaimed their love for one another on February 18th, 2007. The ceremony was held at St. Thomas the Apostle and the reception followed at Woodlands in Woodbury. Good luck!

We love to share happy news, especially yours. Next time you visit King Umberto, make sure you tell the host/hostess or Rosario your proud moments. Memories should be cherished. Have a wonderful and safe summer, and we look forward to your visit!

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Pinot Noir may be the toughest grape to grow; but it is well worth it in the end. It demands optimum growing conditions, requiring consistent warm days followed by cool evenings. Walt and Joan Flowers' Vineyard and winery have perfected this by locating themselves on a tiny corner of the Sonoma Coast American Viticultural Area. These vineyards are situated on top of ridges varying from 1150 to 1875 feet in elevation, running parallel to and less than two miles from the Pacific Ocean. This particular area, considered the "True Sonoma Coast," is home to the Flowers' two ranches: Camp Meeting Ridge, planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and Flowers Ranch, planted exclusively to Pinot Noir. These two ranches extend a total of 648 acres.

Flowers Ranch is comprised of a lot of acreage with only a small amount planted to vine reaching elevations between 1400 and 1875 feet. The 327 acre property was developed in two phases corresponding to the soil type, aspect, and microclimate stretching among two vineyards: Francis Thompson Vineyard and Sea View Ridge Vineyard. Views from the ridge-top vineyards are unobstructed, offering a 360 panorama of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and coastline. With its expansive vistas and carpet of valley fog below, the site offers fruit of incomparable quality and visual drama as well.

All grape vines are hand-harvested early in the morning into small bins. This ensures proper delivery to the winery. Hand cluster selection begins on custom built shaker tables. Pinot Noir clusters are dispersed and gently conveyed to the next sorting table where 6 sorters can assess the clusters that will be allowed to go through the fermentation process. These Pinot Noir clusters are then de-stemmed to ensure gentle handling. This provides for at least a 75% whole berry environment in small open-top fermentors. Pinot Noir is then cold-soaked for 5-7 days at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, where hand punching down begins for a maximum of twice a day. After this cold-soaked period, the fermentor warms to 68-85 degrees and wild yeast carries the fermentation to show terrior and complexity. Free run wines are then drained to barrel and the remaining skins are gently pressed in a small-old world basket press. All wines are aged between 14-16 months in small barrels from Burgundy Coopers. The wines are bottled without the use of sterile filtration and no fining occurs. The wines receive additional bottle age in a temperature controlled cellar and released annually to fine restaurants and retailers in the U.S. and overseas.

The 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers crisp acidity upon entry unfolding with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and hints of lavender. Tannins are supple creating a lingering finish with anise and notes of toast. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared up to 4 years.
 

Dear Franco, Rosario, & Staff,

We would like to thank you for a wonderful evening at the "Wine" Dinner. It was so well organized and one of the nicest dining experiences. The food was excellent, the wine delicious, and the service fit for a King.

Your restaurant is our favorite and we love bringing all our friends and out of town guests for the best food and service!

Thank you again for including us on that very special night. You and your staff deserve a big "Salute".

Sincerely,
Chris & Julie Cortese

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Dear Rosario, Franco, Santos and Staff,

Joe and I would like to thank you for making our Wedding Day so special. Some of our guests had never been to the restaurant and could not stop talking about how delicious the food was. We knew when we started to make our plans that the luncheon would have to be King Umberto's. Through the years we have enjoyed many dinners, special occasions, and New Years Eve celebrations with you and we feel like you are all part of the family. You have given us great memories of our Wedding Day that we will never forget.

Thank You for putting that extra special touch in everything you did for us.

Love,
Laura & Joe Russo

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Dear Rosario, Franco, Elvin and Staff,

Thank you for being so attentive to our needs for our daughter's 1st Communion celebration.

The Food was exquisite, the service impeccable. We had a wonderful time.

Best Always,
Karime & Hernan Villegas

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Rosario,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you, Franco, and Denise for making everything as perfect as usual. We were not only celebrating my nephew/godson’s graduation from St. John’s Law but my apparent success over cancer. It was good not only to be with family but to be able to enjoy that time also.

You know how much I love King Umberto’s. It’s like home to me. And as you also know, I did not miss the opportunity to come eat there after every chemo treatment. I think that helped with the success of the battle. I will never forget it.

As long as there is an event in my life, a special occasion or I simply need to feel at home, I will always come to King Umberto’s.

Mille Grazie, Mi Amico!
Ciao,
Sonny Grosso

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To Whom It May Concern,

On June 3rd I had the pleasure of having my daughter’s graduation dinner at your restaurant. I had never been there before and came on a recommendation of a friend. I was so pleased with the food, service and the attention given to me and my family. Your white glove treatment made our day. I would highly recommend King definitely to friends and family and will definitely be back. Words can’t express how thankful we were that all turned out wonderfully and my daughter’s day was perfect. Thank you so very much!

Diane D’Elia

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