Ansonia mayor enjoys pizza clinic

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti and his son, David, make a pizza during a clinic for children hosted by The Original Antonio's restaurant in Ansonia. / Contributed photo

Chris Setaro, owner, The Original Antonio's, joins Cassetti and his son at a recent pizza clinic. Setaro hosted several clinics on Saturdays during the summer as part of the celebration of Ansonia's 125th birthday. There are two more clinics planned, at noon Saturday and Aug. 30. / Contributed photo
 

This is a press release from Ansonia 125 coordinator Melissa Torres.

Pizza clinics for kids continue in Ansonia

The next clinic will be held at noon Saturday. To reserve a spot call 203-732-8882.

Restaurant gets into Ansonia 125 festivities with pizza clinic

ANSONIA - In honor of Ansonia’s 125th Anniversary, The Original Antonio’s is hosting a Kid’s Pizza Clinic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays from June 28-Aug. 30.


Bring your child to the restaurant at 314 Main St. for a unique opportunity to create a pizza pie.

Pizza chefs, Jack and Jay, will lead the demonstration and give step-by-step instructions while your child follows along to make their own savory masterpiece.

This hands-on event has limited seating; call 203-732-8882 for further details and to reserve a spot.

“Any child who enjoys cooking or simply loves pizza will not want to miss this event,” said Chris Setaro, owner of The Original Antonio’s. “Take a break this summer and sit down to lunch with your child and their own culinary creation.”

Ansonia 125 event coordinator Melissa Torres said, “This is a special way for Antonio’s to give back to our community. The Original Antonio’s has been a hot spot in Ansonia since they’ve opened in 2010; with outdoor seating, it’s the place to be this summer.”


This is a press release from Melissa Torres, Ansonia 125 event  coordinator.

Ansonia restaurant partners with TEAM to benefit agency

ANSONIA - The Original Antonio’s and TEAM, Inc. are partners for the second annual Meals on Wheels night June 19 at the popular restaurant.   

During the event, which runs from 4-10 p.m., The Original Antonio’s, 314 Main St., will donate 20 percent of dinner proceeds to TEAM’s Meals on Wheels programs.

Throughout the Valley, TEAM’s Meals on Wheels delivers a daily meal to homebound elderly residents. TEAM’s four drivers deliver to Valley based residents each day. 

Last year, TEAM Meals on Wheels program served 58,204 meals to homebound elderly residents in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. 

Through this program more than 367 elders were able to receive a well-balanced nutritious noontime meal Monday through Friday.

Let Antonio’s do the cooking while you dine in support of Meals on Wheels. Download a flyer about this event at www.teaminc.org.

This is a press release from TEAM Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community.  

   

Restaurant, TEAM join forces to support Meals on Wheels

ANSONIA -The Original Antonio’s, 314 Main St.,  and TEAM, Inc. announced today that Meals on 

Wheels night will be held from 4-9 p.m. May 9.

Antonio’s will donate 20 percent of that evening's dinner proceeds to TEAM’s Meals on Wheels program.

Throughout the Valley, TEAM’s Meals on Wheels delivers a daily meal to home-bound elderly residents. 
TEAM delivers a hot meal to 214 clients each day.  Last year TEAM delivered 52,919 meals to 348 Meals on Wheels Clients in the Valley.

Let Antonio’s do the cooking while you dine in support of Meals on Wheels.

Download a flier about this event at www.teaminc.org.
 
This information is taken from a press release from TEAM, Inc.  

Thoughts on young love in Ansonia

Love was in the air at The Original Antonio’s Restaurant in downtown Ansonia on a recent Saturday night.
Ansonia Mayor James Della Volpe revealed a bit about his personal life this week when he told me his son, Vince, had popped the question in front of dozens of family and friends gathered at the restaurant. Vince Della Volpe is a girls’ junior varsity basketball coach at Ansonia High School. He asked his longtime girlfriend, Amy Cosciello, for her hand in marriage at a surprise party for her 30th birthday.
 “She was surprised and she said yes,” the mayor recalled. “The room erupted in cheers and applause.”

Contacted this morning at John C. Mead Elementary School in Ansonia where she teaches first grade, Cosciello sounded like she was still on Cloud Nine, almost two weeks after the fact.
Cosciello is a big fan of Lionel Richie. “He (Vince) was playing a yes game with me,” she said, her voice bubbling over with joy.
He asked her if she liked Richie and his music. She said yes to each question. For a fleeting moment she thought Richie was going to walk into the restaurant to surprise her.
Instead, Vince Della Volpe surprised her by asking her if she would make him the happiest man in the world and marry him, Cosciello said. And the rest is history.
Cosciello said, “It was so much for me to handle. It was a surprise 30th birthday party and I was surprised by the marriage proposal. Lionel didn’t show up, but I got a beautiful ring.”

Ah, young love.

Lionel Richie’s music brings back many fond memories. My husband, Ralph, and I chose his 1984 hit, “Stuck on You,” for our first dance at our wedding in May, 1986.

Ah, young love.