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Giugno 2026 THE ONLY ITALIAN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI
NUMERO 6
An Italian American Publication
Lights, Camera, Cannoli: St. Louis’s The Hill Is About To Have Its Hollywood Moment
“Love on The Hill,” a romantic comedy celebrating the food, family, and old-world charm of St. Louis’s beloved Italian-American neighborhood, will begin filming this spring, with local restaurants and homes serving as backdrops throughout production in June. The film follows Dante, a local minor league baseball player trying to find his footing after a rough stretch, and Nina, a social media food influencer who has returned to The Hill to care for family—and unexpectedly finds a lot more than a good meal waiting for her. “Baseball, Italian food, romance. Those are the ingredients. But underneath all of it is something universal: what it feels like to come back to a place that knows you. To find your people and your place,” said producer Lori Dowd. “The Hill is one of the few neighborhoods left in America where that’s still real.” St. Louis residents who want to be more than just spectators will have their chance. The Gateway Grizzlies are hosting a special “Be in a Movie Night at the Ballpark” on June 9 at Arsenal BG Ballpark in Sauget, Illinois. Fans are invited to catch the Grizzlies game and stay after for the opportunity to appear as an extra in the film—no experience required, just an appetite for fun. Tickets and more information are available at gatewaygrizzlies.com.
Romantic Comedy “Love on The Hill” to Film on Location This June; Fans Invited to Be Part of the Action at Gateway Grizzlies Game Night
The Hill has always had great stories. This June, one of them is going to the movies.
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Local Cookbook Author and Food Blogger Christina Musgrave Publishes First Cookbook
Christina Musgrave, founder of the food blog Tasting with Tina and author of Tasting Every Day: Easy Recipes for the Weeknight Cook, is bringing her love of simple, elevated home cooking to readers in St. Louis and beyond. Musgrave, who lives on The Hill, is a professional recipe developer and food photographer known for creating approachable recipes that feel special without being complicated. Her cooking is inspired by Italian-American traditions, Continued on page 5