When in Rome Find the Hidden Treasures

Spotlight On Rome's Hidden Treasures

It has been said that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and so it stands to reason that you can’t see and do everything in this amazing city during your 8 days. You know by now that the Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peters, the Vatican and the Pantheon are must-see items.

And yet, there are treasures a bit off the beaten path that are worth a look. You want lasting impressions? Visit the church of Sant' Ignazio di Loyola, the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the church of San Luigi dei Francesi.　

Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is located in the city center off of Via del Corso and not far from Piazza Venezia.　Enter the church and view its impressive dome located near the front altar.　Take a few steps forward.　Guess what? The dome is an optical illusion painted on a flat wooden surface. Visitors often enjoy shifting positions in the church to understand at what point the dome begins to appear flat.

San Luigi di Francesi is located in the city center near Piazza Navona.　It is the French national church that was built in the 1500s and is the home of three famous Caravaggio paintings: the Calling of St. Matthew," "The Martyrdom of St. Matthew" and "St. Matthew and the Angel."

Santa Maria degli Angeli is located in Piazza Reppublica, which may be reached with Metro A. A fellow by the name of Michelangelo planned out this church along the ruins of the ancient Roman baths of Diocletian.　

The beautiful thing? These sites are free.

Spotlight on Rome is published each Tuesday by Carlino's Restaurant.  Visit us at http://www.carlinosrestaurant.com.  © 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Interview with Carlo Corteo, Co-Owner of Carlino’s Restaurant

June 14th, 2011, at Carlino's Restaurant, Mineola, NY

Hello Carlo.  Where’s your family from?

Carlo: My family’s originally from Naples. It’s one of the oldest cities and its port is #2 in the world for passenger flow. Naples has profoundly influenced the culture of Europe and is best known for its food, people, history, natural beauty and art. Naples invented pizza, the romantic guitar, and the mandolin and has made strong contributions to opera and folk standards.

Are you a natural born cook?

Carlo: No one is born “knowing how to cook.” Experience is the best teacher and my mom instilled a love for cooking by making the kitchen the heart of the home.

Do you make mistakes?

Carlo: The person who’s never made a mistake never made anything. At Carlino’s we won’t serve anything to our customers unless it’s absolutely perfect.  Right now, I’m working to recreate a dish that mom used to make. I’ve tried to make it many times, but I won’t offer it at Carlino’s until I feel mom would have been satisfied.

How did you learn how to cook?

Carlo: There are many ways to acquire good cooking skills and to grow into a great cook. I’ve learned the most by tasting and watching mom cook the family dinner with love and devotion.

Why is it so hard to find authentic southern Italian cooking today?

Carlo: It saddens me that real southern Italian cooking is becoming a lost art, and I encourage everyone to embrace the children in your life and share this gift with them.
What are you most proud of?

Carlo: My four children.

About Carlino’s Restaurant
Carlino’s Restaurant in Mineola is Long Island’s # 1 southern Italian family restaurant and your best value for delicious, authentic Italian food in our intimate dining rooms. Our pasta & meat dishes contain the freshest ingredients. We’re open 10 - 9PM Monday – Thursday, and 10AM - 11PM Friday – Sunday. There’s plenty of parking.

Contact Info:
Carlino's Restaurant
204 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501-1701
(516) 747-6616 ‎
Visit Carlino's On The Web: www.carlinosrestaurant.com

Carlino’s Restaurant sponsors free trip to Italy for two

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carlino’s Restaurant sponsors free trip to Italy for two
Today, Carlino’s Restaurant announced that it is sponsoring an 8 day Romantic Vacation to Italy for 2, including airfare, hotels, and tours of Rome, St. Peters, and The Vatican.  Carlino’s Restaurant is located at 204 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, and offers authentic southern Italian cuisine.

Mineola, NY – June 3rd, 2011 - Dreams of winning an exciting vacation to sunny Italy could become a reality by entering Carlino’s Restaurant Romantic Vacation Getaway Drawing Promotion between June 3rd and September 30th, 2011.  One winner will receive an 8 day Romantic Vacation to Italy for 2 including airfare, hotel room, and tours of Rome, the Vatican and St. Peters. 

There’s two ways to enter the Promotion and there’s no purchase necessary to win.  Customers of Carlino’s Restaurant will be automatically entered to win the Promotion by submitting the supplied entry form.  Non-purchasers can enter by going to Carlino’s Restaurant website www.carlinosrestaurant.com/Carlino_EntryForm.jpg completing the online entry, and dropping it off or mailing the entry form to Carlino’s Restaurant.

“I’ve chosen the old country as a grand prize because I want to share my love of our family’s ancestral home of Italy with the people of Long Island” said Carlo Corteo, co-owner and namesake of Carlino’s.
“My fondest thoughts invoke memories of mom in the kitchen preparing the family dinner with love and devotion.  Thoughts of home, gathered round the dinner table with family and friends, the air infused with the aroma of classic Italian cooking, and visions of old world southern Italy.  Stepping back in time, to a place where everything is simple and made fresh every day.”

Whether you’re at our restaurant enjoying an intimate dinner, hosting an important celebration in Carlino’s party room, or winning the romantic trip to Italy, these are the memories that I want to share.”

“It's our commitment and an honor to create an unforgettable experience for you. Each time you dine at Carlino’s restaurant, you’ll have another opportunity to win.  So please come and join us.  Who knows, you may be the lucky winner on your way to Italy!”

About Carlino’s Restaurant

Carlino’s Restaurant in Mineola is Long Island’s # 1 southern Italian family restaurant and your best value for delicious, authentic Italian food in our intimate dining rooms. Our pasta & meat dishes contain the freshest ingredients. We’re open 10 - 9PM Monday – Thursday, and 10AM - 11PM Friday – Sunday. There’s plenty of parking.

Contact Info:
Carlino's Restaurant
204 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501-1701
(516) 747-6616 ‎
Visit Carlino's On The Web: www.carlinosrestaurant.com