SEPT 2 2012
Giro Della Montagna
Trailnet Giro dell Montagna
Starting at 7:30 am. 3 Distances- 18mi, 25mi, 45mi.
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The Hill is proud to once again host the longest standing bike race in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area – the 26th edition of the Giro Della Montagna – the third stop of the 2012 THF Realty Gateway Cup!
The Hill boasts the finest Italian restaurants anywhere. It is the boyhood home of such baseball legends as Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. It is a neighborhood that acts as a model for community as generations of families continue to maintain their residence creating a close-knit feel. The neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants starting in the late 19th Century. The anchor for the community continues to be St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the Start/Finish site for today’s race. The Italian heritage continues to thrive with the Hill’s variety of Italian restaurants, bakeries, taverns, groceries, community organizations, and social clubs. One such club, the Bocce Club, hosts the traditional pasta dinner for the cyclists Sunday evening after the completion of the last race of the day.
Trailnet will once again be hosting one of their most popular recreational rides around St. Louis City. Be a participant and take part in the Trailnet Giro della Montagna Ride and finish the day watching St. Louis’ best criterium bike race.
Giro Pasta Dinner, Sunday, September 4th 4:00-8:00 pm, St Louis Bocce Club 2210 Marconi @ Bischoff on race course. Menu includes all the Pasta you can eat, plus 2 meatballs, salad, Italian Bread, and dessert. $7 adults/$4 children. Tickets available at the door.
The Giro della Montagna began in 1986 and was the brainchild of life-time Hill resident, Joe Torrisi. With the help of the St. Louis Cyclones the event took a few years to gain some momentum. It was held over the Fourth of July weekend to draw additional racers who were in town for the VP Fair cycling races which were being held downtown the same weekend. The Giro became the cornerstone of the THF Realty Gateway Cup 15 years ago and, for the past 5 years, has been coordinated by Mike Weiss and the Big Shark Cycling team. The Hill is pleased to continue this great relationship and is looking forward to many more years of Giro, Giro, Giro!
Giro Pasta Dinner
Sunday, September 2nd 4:00-8:00pm, St Louis Bocce Club 2210 Marconi @ Bischoff on race course. Menu includes all the Pasta you can eat, plus 2 meatballs, salad, Italian Bread, and dessert. $7 adults/$4 children. Tickets available at the door.
For more information on what the Hill has to offer, check out www.hill2000.org Gustare!!!”
We want to give special recognition to our outstanding Giro della Montagna Sponsors!
Special thanks to Giro Supporting Sponsor. Hillside Animal Hospital. Hillside Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in St Louis, MO. The professional and courteous staff at Hillside Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients
Chainspirations jewelry begins with recycled bicycle chains and blossoms into earrings, bracelets, necklaces and zipper pulls. The designs are unique and colorful, using the links and the rollers from the bike chain and pairing them with anodized aluminum jump rings. An inspirational quote, packaged in the form of a mini-envelope on the back of the jewelry display card, made of 100% recycled paper, helps to raise fitness awareness and has the ‘pass it on and share it’ motivation. A portion of the proceeds of Chainspirations sales is donated to organizations that promote healthy living. The jewelry items also are offered to groups as fundraising items.
Five Bistro located at 5100 Daggett Avenue on the hill features a New American menu that can be defined as an eclectic mix of ethnic cuisines that celebrate the people of this country and food of the region. Phone 314-773-5553 for a reservation. Dinner only Tuesday-Saturdays- 5:00 pm to close. Five Bistro’s menu changes DAILY based on the freshest organic and natural ingredients available through local farms. We’ve been to Five Bistro and had a wonderful meal. We recommend you spend a few extra days eating your way around the Hill.
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Mama Campisi’s Restaurant....Discover the pleasure of classic Italian dining with the historic charm of the Hill in St. Louis. Mama Campisi’s has been a neighborhood staple for years and is known nationwide as the birth place of the toasted ravioli. 2132 Edwards. 314/776-3100. Hours: 11:00 to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, weekends 11:00 to 11:00 pm. You simply cannot say no to Mama Campisi’s… and it’s on the race course.. Of course now when they make Toasted Ravioli it’s no accident! Mama Campisi’s is open for for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, has magnificent catering and banquet facilities, is the official , “Home of the Toasted Ravioli” and…. is calling out all athletes to take on the 2lb. meatball challenge!!! Locals can join our culinary and wine clubs that meet once a month or enjoy daily $6.50 lunch specials while dining on their beautiful patio. Fox 2 Hot List Winner for Best Italian Restaurant. Holy jumping up and down!!
Gelato Di
Riso brings the luxurious texture and sensational flavors of authentic Italian Gelato to St. Louis. Everything about our products and services is an expression of the passion we have for authentic, Italian-style luxury: our artisan approach to ingredient selection, our retail store’s modern accents and colors, our flavors, and most of all, rich bursts of culinary delight in every bite.
Volpi Foods Italian Meat Company is a family-owned, global food corporation and America’s oldest and most prestigious manufacturer of authentic Italian meat products. Artisan Tradition. Made with love and time. Served with Passion. Visit Volpi’s Italian Deli on the Hill at 5250 Daggett Avenue (on the Hill) 314-446-7950 or Email: retail@volpifoods.com Sunday and Monday- Closed.
Shaw’s Coffee, LTD, is a locally owned and operated roastery and cafe located on The Hill at the corner of Shaw and Marconi Avenues.
Our passion is coffee. We select only the finest beans from around the world and roast in small batches to ensure that every cup is fresh and flavorful. In addition to our daily brewed coffees we offer espresso beverages (hot or cold), teas and smoothies. Pair with one of our delicious in-house baked pastries to jump-start your day or as an afternoon treat!
Race day Shaw’s Coffee will be open from 10am to 4pm!
Guido’s Pizzaria and Tapas located at 5046 Shaw Ave on The Hill. A St. Louis Classic! Open Monday through Thursday 11:00 am until 11:00 pm and open until Midnight Friday and Saturday. Affordable priced, creative and authentic cuisine. Dine in, Carry Out, Hang out. Catering and Reservations- contact- contact@guidosstl.com
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Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri is located throughout St. Louis County, Jefferson County and in Perryville. We offer great products and services like high interest checking accounts, free checking, and online banking. With our amazing customer service, it’s no wonder area families and businesses have been flying high with Eagle Bank for almost a century.
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Gioia’s Deli- where their Hot Salami Sandwich was voted “Best Sandwich” by the St. Louis Riverfront Times. Located at 1934 Macklind Avenue, Gioia’s Deli is the oldest family owned business on the hill, and that is sayin’ something! Built in 1918, Cathy and her son Alex carry on the Gioia’s tradition by offering the best delicatessen fare St. Louis has to offer.
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Stika Brothers Concrete has been in business since January 1992. Our company is a family owned business and is operated by Mike, Mark and Jim Stika. Mike, Mark and Jim each have over thirty years of experience in concrete construction. Stika Brothers Concrete is located in St. Louis County. We do work all over St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and in St. Charles. Stika Brothers Concrete does industrial, commercial and residential work.
Our goal at Stika Brothers is to provide superb quality concrete construction and ensure every customer is completely satisfied while we offer friendly services at affordable prices. We know our customers want their experience to be convenient and efficient. We will serve our customers with the expertise and vast knowledge we have earned, while offering the best in customer service. We are dedicated to providing prompt, professional and responsive service. We know their are many choices in concrete services in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, and we appreciate your consideration. Our customers are our number one focus and we hope you will feel confident in our ability to meet your expectations.
Lorenzo’s Trattoria
Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian crusine with a touch of contemporary flavor. The menu at Lorenzo’s presents a wide variety of pastas and entrees. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos. The entrees include our signature dish, braised Ossobuco and our guests’ ever favorite, Chicken Spedini. Lorenzo’s is a departure from the typical white napkin establishment so if you are looking for something new or out of the ordinary, come visit us at Lorenzo’s Trattoria.
Vitale’s Bakery Since 1976, Vitale’s Bakery, in the famous Italian neighborhood in St. Lousi called “The Hill offers a little taste of Italy right here in the USA. Grace, Pete Jr. , Sam and Pete welcome you to come in and see for yourself why people have been quoted on www.tripadvisor.com as saying: “Definitely the best canneloni on the Hill,” “Great Bread,” and the “Best bread in the world.” The retail store is open 5 days a week and there’s always fresh bread, pizza shells, or italian cookies ready to take home. We welcome you to Vitale’s Bakery and invite you to visit.
