PSG player has tended to be overlooked during six years in the national team the first thing the midfielder was asked in the pre-match press conference was how he should be addressed Which might sound like a stupid question – sitting before them was a man who has commanded £76m in transfer fees and has been in the national team for six years and if anyone was to blame it was Luis de la Fuente “If he wasn’t called Fabián,” the coach had insisted It is a familiar lament, a line used a lot and not just by De la Fuente; it is also largely empty, but that doesn’t prevent it becoming a recurring theme. Not so long ago when Andoni Zubizarreta said “if Pedri was called Pedrinho, he would have cost €50m”, it was just another expression of the claim that Spanish players are not sufficiently rated in Spain a perception that foreign footballers – foreign things the coach has put it at the centre of his discourse “I would love it if people were aware of the football potential in this country and we appreciated and valued that: we have a brilliant generation and great Fabián is a representation of all those players who have been in the shadows and should get media recognition for everything they are doing.” the man who declared himself “proud to be Spanish Catholic and taurino [a bullfighting fan]” and described himself as a defender of the “national product” We’re the greatest but we have to improve certain things and one of them is to be proud of being Spanish,” De la Fuente said before their opening game a means of generating support that has not always been felt in a place of clubs over country Perhaps it’s part of a plan to build players’ confidence in which only two of their starters against Italy have won the Champions League to fear no one; a means of convincing a generation which is not that generation that they too can achieve something huge There may be cohesive value too in creating the idea of an external enemy fuel in the old prove them wrong narrative “I would just invite people to value what we have in Spain,” Fabián said And if someone asks about one of our players outside Spain De la Fuente’s words created a debate into which Fabián now tapped arguing against something that wasn’t really there How good do you have to say a player is to be rating him Not being a name doesn’t mean not being named Mostly the old trope about the Spanish not valuing their own – certainly in media terms – just is not true; it also probably misses the point: it’s not really being Spanish that’s the problem it is more not being at Real Madrid or Barcelona most didn’t include Spain among the favourites England and Germany were assumed to be ahead of most Most people in most places would have said the same yet that hardly seems a grand affront either or it was; footballers not always seen on the biggest stage definitively among the best two or three in the world in their position have been denied media or public attention They have been projected as the image of this team “Two Ferraris against Italy,” ran the headline on the front of Marca – before the game Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente (back turned) celebrates with Fabián Ruiz as they beat Italy 1-0 Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty ImagesThe goalkeeper is from Athletic play at Real Sociedad and in Saudi Arabia respectively Neither has the media backing that Nacho Fernández Left-back Marc Cucurella was not guaranteed to go at all Fabián played only three of Spain’s qualifiers: most had anticipated Mikel Merino playing ahead of him Álvaro Morata had the best season of his life the one player everyone agreed was the best in the world in his position that kind of thing,” Morata insisted; “he could easily have won the Ballon d’Or last year.” Maybe you’d like me to be more marketable … Álvaro does sometimes say: ‘Bloody hell you have to do this and that …’ But I just don’t understand football in those terms so I don’t get frustrated in those kind of situations It’s not something that moves me; what I chase are teams awards “That’s not dangerous because I know what they’re made of,” he insisted of course – not least as Germany may await in the quarter-final – but “it is impossible not to see us as favourites now” Its front page ran on: “Spain can dream big.” “Spain is a party,” “Spain is pure art,” said the headlines in AS the morning after the destruction of Italy “47 million Spaniards are starting to climb on board this ship that was half empty two weeks ago,” it read The front page of El Mundo Deportivo put them alongside Cucurella It carried a single word: “Superstars.” Gianluigi Donnarumma said: “Fabián is my teammate at PSG almost a brother; he’s a phenomenon.” Just Fabián Which is the way it should be: a tournament is supposed to bring revelation become the moment when a footballer moves on to a higher plane – and “There is no one better than us,” De la Fuente said This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media putting on the shirt of their national team is one of the most pride-packed feelings of their career Representing their nation with the entire fanbase of a country watching must be an exhilarating feeling Being successful for your international side takes it to a new level There aren't many prizes available for players with their nations so winning a major tournament is often held in the highest regard and they are unable to replicate their club form on an international level He played in six of Spain's seven games at the recent Euros it means that no player has now played more international caps since making their debut without losing this century But who are the other stars who have gone on crazy unbeaten streaks with their nations since 2000 who managed 31 caps without defeat between 2018-2021 with Italy winning Euro 2020 in that time-frame Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung The husband-and-wife team of Danny Espinoza and Jhonna Ruiz revive Santa Masa Tamaleria served tamales stuffed with Italian beef before The Bear brought attention to the sandwich on a national scale But the pandemic and parenthood brought changes for the two and new jobs Ruiz wasn’t satisfied in her corporate role She says she yearned to mentor young folks which her husband had been doing at schools in the suburbs and being around — just pretty much like touching food,” Ruiz says I feel like that’s how you make a connection.” And that desire brought the two to revive Santa Masa expanding from merely a takeout restaurant: “I’m ready to do this and I’m ready to really push for myself more than ever,” Ruiz adds A post shared by Danny Espinoza (@dannythecook) Santa Masa is open in the morning for breakfast Ruiz has a pastry chef background and offers a dish often compared to French toast capirotada — seared bread pudding with caramelized bananas The menu is in Spanish with English translations underneath Offerings include red and green chicken tamales a sweet version: “You can have it as a savory you can have it as dessert A tamale of the month will allow seasonal specials and collaborations; one of the specials will be Italian beef. Espinoza mentions other sweet tamales including the canario which is made with pineapple. The menu features more than tamales. Huarreches, including one made with carne asada and frijoles, and enchiladas. There will be a variety of tacos, including one with green chorizo from another of Espinoza’s endeavors, Santo Chorizo Espinoza, who’s cooked with celebrity chef Carlos Gaytan at Michelin-starred Mexique in West Town and Cantina Laredo in River North, talked about how the restaurant’s North Side location gave them a better chance to impact the Mexican community; they’re not beholden to high downtown rents and can focus on other aspects of the business: “Good food is good food The bigger battle is to figure out how more people can “unwrap delicious.” However he did clarify: “I tell people: no one’s gonna eat one — we’re gonna eat tamales.” Santa Masa Tamaleria This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Our websites may use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience. 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For more information, please see our University Websites Privacy Notice One student has also been named a recipient of a Scoville Peace Fellowship A pair of recent UConn graduates will be teaching abroad during the 2024-25 academic year as part of the Fulbright U.S The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world and learn from the people of the host country Lucas Ruiz ’23 (CLAS) will travel to South Korea on an English teaching assistantship Ruiz is spending this summer in Washington as a recipient of a Scoville Peace Fellowship This fellowship provides college graduates with experience working with nonprofit public interest organizations that focus on peace and security issues Through placements in the host organizations fellows gain practical knowledge and experience in the work of peace- and security-oriented nonprofits earned his undergraduate degree in history and worked at UConn Law after graduating assisting two professors with book manuscripts His Fulbright will begin in January 2025 when he travels to South Korea for six weeks of English language training and then will be assigned a specific location where he’ll teach– most likely in a rural area “The application process really gave me a chance to look inwardly and self-reflect on my interests and future goals,” says Ruiz “I am very passionate about studying the relationship between South Korea and the United States and inspiring new approaches to peace in East Asia.” This interest was first uncovered when he took a course on war and diplomacy in that area taught by UConn professor of history Alexis Dudden but taking Professor Dudden’s class uncovered my passion for that area,” says Luiz who was secretary of the Korean Student Association in his senior year at UConn “Lucas is a dedicated and deeply thoughtful student of modern Korean history and U.S.-Korea relations,” says Dudden “His intelligence and affability blend well with his persistent quest for truth and justice.” then took a class with history professor Frank Costigliola which further inspired him in foreign relations and began to do research in that area between his junior and senior years of undergraduate work “I was looking at Korean relationships after World War II and how the two Koreas were divided,” says Ruiz “I started to really enjoy performing research and learning about how stories were hidden within primary source documents.” He says he appreciated what Dudden and Costigliola brought to the educational experience both in and out of the classroom and the life insights they provided dedicated student who can get a superb education at UConn,” says Costigliola “Students like Lucas demonstrate the vital role UConn plays in enhancing the lifetime potential of bright students who are first generation or from modest backgrounds.” Following his Fulbright work in South Korea earned her undergraduate degree in Latino studies with a minor in Africana studies before attaining her master’s in public administration She will travel to Rome for her Fulbright orientation and then be assigned to an area in the southern part of Italy “I’ve been thinking of doing something like this ever since high school and then I went to an information session on the Fulbright here at UConn,” says Irizarry was a big help in giving me feedback on my application I knew it was going to be competitive because there are only eight spots in Italy.” Irizarry says her time at the Writing Center helped inspire her to teach English “It wasn’t just tutoring the students on how to write “It’s great to see the excitement from the students when they feel like they have accomplished their goals It made me feel that the English teaching assistant would be a good fit for me.” “Lizzy’s students in the Writing Center are lucky to have her,” says Sarah Bertekap “She’s even offered me helpful feedback on early drafts of my dissertation and passion for community building will serve her well in her Fulbright work in Italy.” The UConn School of Public Policy coordinates an immersive graduate internship program in which students complete nearly 600 hours of work for local public service organizations Irizarry regularly went above and beyond in her role at Community Partners in Action (CPA) and led a number of community engagement initiatives around criminal justice reform and fostering welcoming community conversations around reentry and Inclusion (BEDI) efforts and was instrumental in the creation of the organization’s workplace this policy reinforces the organization’s commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities and aims to ensure a workplace free from discrimination and racism of all forms,” says Ryan Baldassario director of engagement for the School of Public Policy “It was a pleasure to work with Lizzy in the career preparation process and her early days at her internship Only weeks into the role I was no longer directing her but merely serving as a sounding board for her ideas Irizarry also worked with the Jumpstart program while at UConn a national program in which college students coach pre-kindergartners on literacy skills She was also involved in the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center and the Peruvian and Puerto Rican Student associations so this is really big for my family,” says Irizarry whose mother is from Peru and father is from Puerto Rico She also has an aunt in Italy who she plans on seeing She is considering attending law school following her Fulbright work and would like to work in the federal government Pope Francis declared 14 new saints during Mass on World Mission Sunday Pope Francis presides over Mass for the canonization of 14 new saints on World Mission Sunday in St VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family only those who serve out of love," he said Oct every work of mercy becomes a reflection of God's love," he said we continue Jesus' work in the world."   The pope said the new saints lived Jesus' way of service "The faith and the apostolate they carried out did not feed their worldly desires and hunger for power but they made themselves servants of their brothers and sisters steadfast in difficulties and generous to the end."  the pope created the following new saints: -- Italian missionary Giuseppe Allamano (1851-1926) founder of the Consolata Missionaries and three Maronite laymen who were martyred in Syria in 1860 Seven of the Franciscans were from Spain and one was from Austria while the Maronite laymen were blood brothers Paul's Church and convent in Damascus the night between July 9 and 10 -- Canada-born Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis she had various teaching assignments in Canada before being sent to teach at St an Italian nun who founded the Oblates of the Holy Spirit Tens of thousands of people attended the Mass including Italian President Sergio Mattarella were present for the canonization and Mass the pope pointed to the new saints as inspiring examples of "men and women who served in martyrdom and in joy" and who remained faithful servants "throughout the troubled history of humanity." "This is what we should yearn for: not power Service is the Christian way of life," he said Jesus listened to his disciples and asked them questions that revealed what was truly in their hearts the "hidden expectations and dreams of glory" they secretly cultivated But Jesus helps change their perspective by revealing he was not the Messiah of worldly power and victory who stoops down to reach the one who has sunk low who makes himself weak to raise up the weak who has come to serve and not to be served." "are often incomprehensible to us as they were to the disciples by walking in his footsteps and welcoming the gift of his love that transforms our way of thinking Serving others is "not about a list of things to do" that can be checked off and completed so that person can say he or she did his or her part it does not "just do things to bring about results Before leading the recitation of the Angelus after Mass the pope urged Catholics to support the world's missionaries with their prayers and concrete assistance These men and women bring the Gospel message "often with great sacrifice." every Christian is called to take part in this mission by being courageous and joyful witnesses to the Gospel in every aspect of their life "We continue to pray for people who suffer because of war," he said The pope also appealed to political and civil authorities in the Amazon region to guarantee the protection of the Indigenous peoples in the Amazon "against every kind of exploitation of their dignity and their territories." The pope highlighted the presence at the Mass of representatives of the Yanomami people an Indigenous ethnic group living in the forest between Brazil and Venezuela The second miracle needed for the canonization of St Allamano involved a member of the community who had been seriously wounded in the head by a jaguar and survived.   including the Canada-born founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family and 11 men martyred in Syria Catholic News Service has been providing complete in-depth coverage of the popes and the Vatican for more than 70 years faithful and informed connection to the Holy See Cardinal Gugerotti urged electors to draw on Eastern Christian humility and let the Spirit A Rome tailor is hoping the new pope will appear on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica wearing a cassock he sewed himself Cardinal Fernández said contempt for the poor can be masked in refined language and warns against false meritocracy that distorts.. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy ©2025 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Made possible by funding from  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Ruiz and his ex-wife Marie Riccio owned Marie's Italian Seafood which as well as Marie's Chicken Joint and Marie's Italian Specialties in the Hickory Square Mall on Shunpike Road in Chatham. The pair divorced in 2018. Most recently, Ruiz opened LaCubana a Cuban restaurant in the New York Meatpacking District we are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Executive Chef Carl Ruiz," La Cubana posted to social media "No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother." "You will be missed," they posted to Facebook Celebrity chefs Jet Tila and Guy Fieri also posted to Twitter immediately after hearing the news "You taught us how to enjoy every moment to the fullest and not live wondering what if," Tila wrote George Ruiz, Carl's brother, spoke on behalf of the family and said the late chef is loved and will be deeply missed Please remember his laugh and his wit," George Ruiz said who hosts a slew of shows on the Food Network like "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives" and "Guy's Grocery Games," featured Ruiz "I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone," Fieri wrote "I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef." Fieri said that his friend Ruiz was "one in a hundred million." after opening Marie's in Chatham back in 2011 Fieri showed up in the Hickory Square Shopping Center stopped in for a bite and ended up being put to work "I've known Guy [Fieri] for a while," Ruiz said at the time "His manager called me and asked me for the address [to Marie's] Ruiz told Patch that Fieri ended up having to help serve patrons in the packed eatery "Guy comes to visit and it was freakishly busy so he started working making sandwiches," Ruiz had said 'I can't believe Guy Fieri's making my lunch!' It was surreal." Fieri returned a second time to the restaurant but this time to film an episode of "Diners Riccio told some of their most loyal customers the film crew would be coming "Everyone who came that day was a hard-core regular," Riccio said then and the owners or head chefs take Fieri through how they prepare their most popular dishes the dishes include the brick chicken entree and the sacred swine sandwich Thanks for reading! Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Have a news tip you'd like to share? Or maybe you have a press release you would like to submit or a correction you'd like to request? Send an email to russ.crespolini@patch.com Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. You can also have them delivered to your phone screen by downloading, or by visiting the Google Play store Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Hermelindo Ruiz talks about his book and previous CD on Juan F LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2016) — University of Kentucky graduate student, classical guitarist and composer Hermelindo Ruiz has been hard at work for the last year and a half putting together his latest project "Vital," a CD of music he's composed throughout his life "The idea with this CD was to do a compilation of the pieces that I think would resonate with a wider audience Each piece has its own story and inspiration," Ruiz said "My goal was to make an album that could appeal both to the people who listen just for merely enjoyment with very melodic and accessible pieces that I wrote when I was 16 and 17 years old to more serious and even abstract pieces aimed for more deep listeners." Born in the heart of the mountains of the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico Ruiz started playing the guitar at the age of eight and hasn't stopped since He claims his sole purpose for playing throughout his entire life was because he "could not find anything else that gave him more drive and motivation." He moved to the United States in 2010 Ruiz has been described by the National Foundation of Popular Culture as a "refined composer creative guitarist and an individual of great virtues." His concert performances have taken him to many stages around the world including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Áurreo Herrero Festival in Spain He was the recipient of the Andrés Segovia-José Miguel Ruiz Morales Prize in 2011 and the Orden Ángel Mislán in 2009 for his first CD Ruiz's musical compositions have been performed in France Currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the UK School of Music, Ruiz holds a master's degree and an artist diploma from Yale University and a bachelor's degree from the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico. Ruiz is a member of the UK Guitar Studio directed by Dieter Hennings "Hermelindo Ruiz is the ideal doctoral student. A passionate scholar and composer with an international career well under way. His commitment to his craft continues to take him to concert stages across the world, meanwhile maintaining a rigorous recording schedule. Mr. Ruiz is not only an international ambassador for his beloved Puerto Rico, but for the UK College of Fine Arts For more information on Ruiz and his music projects or to buy his new CD, visit his website The UK School of Music at the UK College of Fine Arts has garnered a national reputation for high-caliber education in opera UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Hale, 859-257-8716; whitney.hale@uky.edu Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission The chef and Food Network personality Carl Ruiz died on Saturday at the age of 44. The cause of death is suspected to be a heart attack. His Meatpacking District restaurant La Cubana shared the news of his passing on Sunday In June of this year, he opened La Cubana, a celebration of his Cuban heritage with live music and classic dishes like ropa vieja and papas rellenas. The restaurant plans to establish a scholarship foundation for aspiring chefs in his memory. Fieri was one of many from the food world and beyond who shared memories and condolences: View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Cubana (@lacubananyc) I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone. I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family. His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef. pic.twitter.com/einY8qp7wf I’ve met a lot of great people but a friend like Carl is one in a hundred million Carl ’The Cuban’ Ruiz will forever live on in my heart and in those of all who loved him This man was somehow fatherly, comforting, wise, reckless, brilliant, wickedly funny & unique all in 1. My life will be lonelier without him. Love you Carl. I’ll make sure no one puts pineapple on pizza best I can without you here. 💔#rip @carlruiz pic.twitter.com/zgzVX1xlhy Carl you will be missed...you made us all laugh often & then laugh some more... RIP @carlruiz #toosoon Remembering the good times @carlruiz pic.twitter.com/0qYfH9m0XM Please take a drink with your pinky out today in honor of my friend @carlruiz who will be dearly missed. #RIP #ruizing Such incredibly sad news.....@carlruiz you will be missed my friend May the heavens welcome you brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Good buddy of mine is gone. He made people laugh who’d forgotten how to laugh. He set rooms on fire. He was the match and the kerosene. The smartest and lovable-ist asshole I knew. This one gutted me. Goodnight, @carlruiz. pic.twitter.com/kYpkgeEIEr The great @carlruiz made us all appreciate life. And he lived the fuck out of it. Truly a great chef and a hilarious man. RIP. This fucking sucks. pic.twitter.com/ceaNrI4UNm Heartbreaking - what a sweet human being.https://t.co/6OKjo4FBsQ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richard Blais (@richardblais) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda Freitag (@chefamandaf) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rudy's Pastry Shop (@rudyspastryshop) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ubonsbbq (@ubonsbbq) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitchens 4 Missions (@kitchens4missions) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Myron Mixon (@myron.mixon) View this post on Instagram Fun fact about Carl: he made the world’s best pancakes A post shared by Krystyna Hutchinson (@krystynahutch) on Sep 22, 2019 at 3:35pm PDT A post shared by Krystyna Hutchinson (@krystynahutch) on Sep 22 By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us • Pictures: best images from the match in Recife• Amy Lawrence: Costa Rica prove they're no fluke Costa Rica saved the Queen. But there was no saving England. The end of the World Cup dream has been confirmed. England needed Italy to win here in order to cling to the most slender of lifelines, yet the hope was snuffed out by Costa Rica Mario Balotelli had demanded a kiss from her if Italy triumphed Costa Rica have qualified from the Group of Death that was supposed to eat them alive and nobody can say that they did not deserve it After last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Uruguay they went toe to toe with the four-times world champions and they were the better team They shrugged off the harsh decision not to award them a 43rd-minute penalty for a barge by Giorgio Chiellini on Joel Campbell to strike the decisive blow through the captain Bryan Ruiz who spent the second half of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven Ruiz stands to begin next season in the Championship after Fulham’s relegation, but, for now, he has the more enticing prospect of a World Cup knock-out tie England have been damaged by a player with a point to prove in England Costa Rica’s celebrations at full-time were suitably frenzied This is only their fourth World Cup appearance and it is the second time that they have reached the last 16 when they beat Scotland and Sweden at the group stage before losing to Czechoslovakia in the second round together with their organisation and commitment has illuminated fixtures against two of the more fancied nations even has the luxury of resting players in what has been rendered a dead rubber “We will try to top the group because in first place, you have certain advantages,” Pinto said. “But this is a very special moment, we have been working many years for this. We have made history for Costa Rica.” For Italy the Uruguay game next Tuesday has become decisive although Italy do have the safety net of the draw They will have to play a lot better than this After the high of the performance in the 2-1 win over England and all of the positivity that they had generated San José parties as Costa Rica reaches second round of World Cup GuardianBalotelli missed a gilt-edged chance in the first half but Italy have not come from behind to win a World Cup tie in 20 years and they did not look like altering the statistic The faces of their players as they filed silently out of the stadium told the story not just for the English but for ourselves,” Cesare Prandelli It might have been different had Balotelli scored in the 32nd minute from Andrea Pirlo’s whipped ball over the top that put him one on one with Keylor Navas But the striker’s first touch was heavy and the less said about the second Balotelli did test Navas from further out only for the goalkeeper to save Costa Rica had gone close with a Celso Borges header from one of Christian Bolaños’s dangerous set-pieces and Óscar Duarte went even closer with a looping back-header before the game burst to life Chiellini’s miscontrol allowed Campbell to burst clear and when the defender caught up was the only person inside the stadium who did not think it was a penalty Pinto raged and he thought about striding across the pitch to confront Osses at the half-time whistle but his staff ushered him away Ruiz got in between Chiellini and Matteo Darmian too easily to head home off the underside of the crossbar Goal-line technology confirmed that the ball had bounced down and in Prandelli made attacking changes in the second-half bringing on Antonio Cassano to support Balotelli more closely Lorenzo Insigne on the left and Alessio Cerci on the right Pirlo fizzed in a 52nd-minute free-kick that Navas needed to beat away but Italy laboured Pinto’s team carried out their game-plan to the letter They compressed the space between the lines and whenever the ball was played up to Balotelli Balotelli felt the frustration – every Italian did – and he was booked when he caught Diaz with his hand there were Olés for passages of Costa Rican possession these were the moments that will live forever in their memories so did the substitute Marco Ureña late on and there were glorious snap-shots when Bolaños skipped away from a full-blooded Daniele De Rossi tackle and Ruiz tricked Insigne England fans watched through their fingers Chef Carl Ruiz is no stranger to creating a kitchen A restaurant consultant who has helped celebrity chefs craft their brands, his own restaurant—Marie’s Italian Specialties, in Chatham, New Jersey—has been featured on The Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” Most recently he won the grand prize on Guy’s Grocery Games But he had yet to tackle the college crowd Ruiz is the culinary spark behind TCNJ’s homegrown restaurant Not only did he develop the menu and recipes but also he spent a week on campus training the kitchen staff to prep and plate his creations Located on the first floor of Brower Student Center Traditions will pick up where The Rat left off mingling menu favorites from days gone by—like the classic Rathskellar Buffalo chicken wrap—with new items that are sure to become cravings you’ll also find things like Irish nachos an onion-ring stack (Muha’s favorite) and a deconstructed S’more trendily served in a Mason jar Chef Carl’s favorite part of the menu “Try the schmear on the French toast,” he says              View Full Site TCNJ Today || Parents || Alumni TCNJ Home About Academics Admissions Athletics Campus Life Library A-Z | Directory | Map | Offices Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Instagram   YouTube a new food option is coming to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Spinelli’s Market, an Italian market and deli with two other locations in Park Hill and Congress Park (the latter named Congress Park Market) The deli — close to the many neighboring hotel staff hospital patients and medical students — could be a welcome addition to an area lacking some dining diversity “I bring my own food only because there are no food options,” said Da’lynn Blechter front desk attendant at the neighboring Benson Hotel & Faculty Club “A lot of guests always ask about food and where to go … just being able to walk here would be perfect.” Victor Avila and Nome Smith,both sophomores at the nearby Aurora Science & Tech High School were headed to The Benson Hotel on scooters with a plan to apply for jobs “There aren’t a lot of food options around here,” Avila said a lot of students have “been waiting” for more options to pop up in the area.  Apartment buildings surround the new Spinelli's which sits across from a public quad with ample outdoor seating under the shade of white umbrellas Other businesses in the immediate vicinity include the Cedar Creek Pub Spinelli's serves classic Italian sandwiches, like their Jerry’s Classic Italian sub (made of capicola, smoked ham, genoa salami, provolone and roasted peppers) and California Classic (over-roasted turkey breast, dill Havarti, bacon, avocado and lettuce). Both subs hover in the $15 price range The deli also offers ready-to-heat entrees at the Aurora location. Spinelli’s currently has a rotating selection of entrees and Italian classics like Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan, Sausage or Spinach Lasagna or a variety of homemade quiches.  The new location will also carry toiletry items and other retail products from local vendors. Isaac was Denverite's arts and culture reporter from 2023 to 2024. You power Denverite!If you love what we do, donate today to support our essential and delightful local news. Access all of the club's multimedia content Un estadio referente y reconocido internacionalmente por sus instalaciones modernidad y capacidad para acoger eventos durante los 365 días del año Make your reservation to visit every corner of the amazing RCDE Stadium and discover all the history of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Feel the pre-match excitement with exclusive pitchside access to watch the players’ warm-up up close witness the starting eleven step onto the field from the tunnel And get to meet and greet the stars after the match RCD Espanyol have reached an agreement to sign Víctor Ruiz twelve years after leaving in January 2011 for SSC Napoli The centre back has extensive experience in European football and has played for top-level teams such as Valencia Ruiz made his debut for the first team in LaLiga on December 6 2009 against Real Racing Club de Santander under coach Mauricio Pochettino and as part of a squad that also included current RCD Espanyol coach Víctor Ruiz will be officially presented at 1:30pm this Thursday at the Stage Front Stadium Everything about the game on your mobile phone © 2025 Official Website of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona S.A.D Arsenal's summer business is ramping up with the Gunners finally closing in on their first proper addition of the window after making David Raya's loan from Brentford permanent who are owed 50 per cent of the profits from the move Initially scheduled to travel to London on Friday night, Calafiori has now, at last, arrived to complete the first part of his medical the 22-year-old is set to fly out to the US to join up with Arsenal's squad for their pre-season tour Unless the physical examination yields any problematic results Calafiori is set to officially become an Arsenal player before the end of the week READ MORE: Premier League summer transfers 2024 - All the Done Deals © IMAGO - Riccardo Calafiori Mikel Merino up nextFollowing the completion of the Calafiori transfer, Arsenal will shift their focus to signing a new midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano The Gunners like to complete their incoming business deal by deal rather than working on several operations at once We reported that personal terms were not expected to be an issue and we can now reveal that Arsenal have indeed managed to reach an agreement with the player. READ MORE: Saudi Pro League summer transfers 2024 - All the Done Deals © IMAGO - Mikel Merino Sergi Roberto offered According to HITC, former Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has been offered to Arsenal and other Premier League outfits following the expiration of his contract in Catalunya The 32-year-old would be nothing more than a depth option so it seems unlikely that he would be willing to join Mikel Arteta's squad at this stage in his career The signings of Jorginho and Leandro Trossard have previously shown that Arteta is not afraid to supplement his squad with experience when needed Roberto could fill several defensive positions the Gunners have yet to firm up their interest North London rivals Tottenham hold an advantage in that they have a brilliant relationship with his representatives continues to advise the club behind the scenes He was the man who signed Chiesa for Juventus in 2020 the Italian's suitors are waiting for someone to make the first move while the Bianconeri are desperate for a bidding war to break out © IMAGO - Federico Chiesa Smith Rowe latest On Wednesday night, David Ornstein revealed that Fulham were closing in on a club-record deal to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for over €40 million HITC has since reported that the midfielder is set for a medical this weekend, though Sky Sports insists that though good progress has been made in the talks Smith Rowe is still waiting for the green light from Arsenal to travel back to London The latter report states that the final detail that needs to be sorted out in the talks is the structure of the payment with Fulham set to pay around €32m upfront and a potential €9m-€10m in add-ons Nelson is keen on leaving Arsenal after having failed to establish himself as a regular fixture in Mikel Arteta's squad Arsenal are willing to grant his wish for the right price with a potential loan with an obligation to buy currently mooted as the likely structure of his Leicester move he has reportedly already agreed terms with Marseille but club-to-club talks have proved exceptionally difficult It is claimed that Arsenal and the Ligue 1 side are 'oceans apart on their valuation' of the striker Roberto de Zerbi's side would have to table a significantly better proposal to get Arsenal to entertain a sale a course of action Marseille are currently deliberating Our goal is simple - to become the #1 multi-language transfers source in the football world serving the football fan their direct desire for everything around the most popular subject in football: Football Transfers FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. We do this together with our partner SciSports Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth current and future skill level as well as contract length and other details to create our unique internal calculation From there we derive our own valuation for each and every player in the world’s major football competitions 2019 at 3:32 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tributes for celebrity chef Carl Ruiz are pouring in on social media after his death over the weekend (Photo courtesy of Patch Archives )CHATHAM NJ - In the hours and days after the passing of celebrity chef frequent Food Network judge and former local business co-owner Carl Ruiz friends and family have taken to social media and express their sorrow over his loss An official cause of death has not been released but friend Matt Farah wrote on Instagram that Ruiz had “passed peacefully in his sleep.” Ruiz and his ex-wife Marie Riccio owned Marie's Italian Seafood which as well as Marie's Chicken Joint and Marie's Italian Specialties in the Hickory Square Mall on Shunpike Road in Chatham "No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother." Madison NJ PBA 92 posted to social media lamenting the loss of Ruiz noting he was a good friend to the organization My life will be lonelier without him," Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli wrote on social media Michael Symon said that Ruiz will be remembered for his sense of humor Chef Richard Blais asked that people take a food photo and hashtag it with #ruizing a a phrase Ruiz invented to spread his carefree outlook on life Ruiz was #Ruizing his way through some local eateries in Maryland Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman posted a photo of his own #Ruizing spoke on behalf of the family and said the late chef is loved and will be deeply missed George Ruiz's tweet was shared by Guy Fieri After opening Marie's in Chatham back in 2011 Fieri showed up in the Hickory Square Shopping Center stopped in for a bite and ended up being put to work Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. You can also have them delivered to your phone screen by downloading, or by visiting the Google Play store A new restaurant concept is coming to Destin and it’s sure to capture the attention of foodies in the Northwest Florida area an Italian-American fusion restaurant with a 1920s Prohibition theme is scheduled to open in the Destin Commons this fall Senior Director of Marketing & Leasing for the Destin Commons “It is going to be a pretty extensive build-out and will include two outdoor patios gold and white tile and a really cool 1920s New York Italian vibe.” has three other locations in South Florida Ruiz said but this will be the first on the Florida panhandle The new Italian-American restaurant offers more than 70 signature dishes including pasta brings a whole new spin on creative plating “What they do is they serve up a table-sized cheesy pasta in a giant cheese wheel,” said Ruiz “They bring out a parmesan cheese wheel then they bring out the hot pasta and it melts directly into it – it’s an epic dish.” Ruiz said that the new restaurant will be located where La Famiglia and formerly the Hard Rock used to be “They are slotted to open in the September-October time-frame,” Ruiz said “It all depends on construction permitting and weather but construction should start in the next six to 10 weeks.” Home de OneFootball Búsqueda Ajustes Inicia sesión Inicia sesiónÚneteFabian Ruiz: ‘Special’ to face Italy and Spalletti at EURO 2024 | OneFootballFootball Italia Former Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz admits it is ‘special’ to face Italy and his old coach Luciano Spalletti at EURO 2024. ‘I was very happy Napoli won the Scudetto.’ They go head-to-head at the top of the group in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) As Albania and Croatia drew 2-2 today, whoever wins tomorrow will be guaranteed qualification for the Round of 16 and top spot in Group B “We know how good Italy are, they are always competitive in every major tournament and it is going to be a tough, balanced game,” said Fabian Ruiz in his press conference. Italy handed the reins to Spalletti in September 2023, just months after he took Napoli to their first Serie A title in over 30 years “Playing against Italy is always special for me, as I adore that country,” added the former Napoli midfielder “I am also facing some former teammates and a coach I worked with I didn’t need to give too much advice about Spalletti We know he likes to press high and steal back the ball “I was very happy that Napoli won the Scudetto as I have many friends there and have such affection for the city I’m happy for all the players who won the title.” Spain were not considered among the favourites before going into EURO 2024 but their thumping 3-0 win over Croatia perhaps changed that perception but we do have a lot of confidence in our potential to go all the way but we’ll give our all,” continued Fabian Ruiz Much has been said about the fact Spain have changed under Luis de la Fuente and are now more vertical in their approach play rather than slow and steady possession Spain has players who want to keep the ball but our coach wants us to get to the opposition penalty area more rapidly We try it often in training and try to get shots away too.” Noticias RelacionadasJuventus fans familiar with Conte’s Scudetto message for Napoli Only Napoli better than Roma in Serie A since Ranieri’s appointment Today’s Papers – Napoli close to Serie A title, Inter ready for Barcelona What Napoli need to win the Scudetto after Inter victory Serie A | Inter 1-0 Verona: Asllani penalty is just enough Flick arrancará con Ferran Torres: «Creo que lo mejor será que Lewandowski empiece desde el banquillo» Es oficial, a pesar de que la vuelta de Robert Lewandowski ilusionó a toda la afición culé. Hansi Flick ha confirmado que, el polaco no será titular, pues regresa de... Se definen las semifinales de la Champions League: los detalles de dos partidazos Dani Olmo: «Veo al equipo bien, al 100 % de energía y motivación para el tramo final de temporada» Arsenal are in a rich vein of Premier League form, losing just one of their previous nine matches, with the performances of Granit Xhaka during that spell key during that run The Swiss has taken on a new role in the side and reveled in it. Operating higher up the pitch on the left, he’s contributed to the Gunners’ greater grip of control on matches, resulting in more dominant performances and ball retention in the final third Yet as a football club one must always be eyeing the next step and names are being banded about in preparation towards what will be another busy summer Probably not on the scale of the previous one https://twitter.com/en_sscnapoli/status/1498312472700375045 The upcoming window is all about securing high quality in key areas and when opportunities arise to do so without breaking the bank they obviously become even more enticing One of those is Fabian Ruiz, who reports say could be available for as little as £16m The reduced fee is the result of his contract expiring in 2023 with Napoli growing increasingly concerned that he may not extend his stay in Italy Tutto Mercato Web continue documenting Arsenal’s interest alongside the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona while crucially noting that Ruiz has made his mind up and will not be signing a new deal That is corroborated by Corriere dello Sport journalist Antonio Giordano With a decision on his future with Napoli seemingly final – despite them currently sitting top of Serie A courtesy of a last minute winner from Ruiz against Lazio – it opens the door for the early level of discussions to take place Arsenal had Youri Tielemans’ agent at London Colney over the winter There has been no concrete mention of the Gunners’ interest from UK sources but purely from a profile perspective he is someone who would suit the current guise of this Arsenal team Ruiz is the left-footed option Mikel Arteta would seek with the expert ball progression that Xhaka provides as well as an elite passing range that flourishes when he has pace of movement in front of him Capable of breaking lines with his excellent vision either operating as a deep-lying midfielder or more advanced in the No carrying ability and ball control have been the beating heart of Napoli this season – and seasons gone by A tally of nine goal contributions in 22 Serie A games has him on course to comfortably beat his previous best tally with the club he is someone who is in and around his prime years in this case physicality and mobility question marks but in a team of youthful exuberance there needs to be some balance and with Arsenal needing two midfielders in the summer he’s certainly a fine option to fill one of those slots © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The Swiss has taken on a new role in the side and reveled in it. Operating higher up the pitch on the left, he’s contributed to the Gunners’ greater grip of control on matches, resulting in more dominant performances and ball retention in the final third One of those is Fabian Ruiz, who reports say could be available for as little as £16m Tutto Mercato Web continue documenting Arsenal’s interest, alongside the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, while crucially noting that Ruiz has made his mind up and will not be signing a new deal. That is corroborated by Corriere dello Sport journalist Antonio Giordano. With a decision on his future with Napoli seemingly final – despite them currently sitting top of Serie A courtesy of a last minute winner from Ruiz against Lazio – it opens the door for the early level of discussions to take place. Arsenal had Youri Tielemans’ agent at London Colney over the winter, and the feelers can be put out for Ruiz, too. There has been no concrete mention of the Gunners’ interest from UK sources, but purely from a profile perspective he is someone who would suit the current guise of this Arsenal team. Ruiz is the left-footed option Mikel Arteta would seek with the expert ball progression that Xhaka provides, as well as an elite passing range that flourishes when he has pace of movement in front of him. Capable of breaking lines with his excellent vision, either operating as a deep-lying midfielder or more advanced in the No. 10 position, his delightful touch, range of distribution, carrying ability and ball control have been the beating heart of Napoli this season – and seasons gone by. A tally of nine goal contributions in 22 Serie A games has him on course to comfortably beat his previous best tally with the club, and at 25 years old, turning 26 in May, he is someone who is in and around his prime years. Next. 6 reasons Arteta deserves credit. dark There are always some qualms, in this case physicality and mobility question marks, but in a team of youthful exuberance there needs to be some balance, and with Arsenal needing two midfielders in the summer he’s certainly a fine option to fill one of those slots. 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(3-4-3): K Navas (Levante) — Ó Duarte (Bruges) Not the way to go: a tale of sorry departures • England last failed to progress beyond the initial group stage in a World Cup in 1958 • This is the second group failure in Brazil • Arguably England’s worst performances at a leading tournament came at Euro 2000 • A lack of depth of talent showed at Euro 1992 • At Euro 1988 they did not even manage to gain a point Schneider Electric™, the global leader in energy management and automation has today announced it has appointed Pablo Ruiz Escribano as the new regional Senior Vice President (SVP) of its Secure Power and Data Center Business in Europe In his new role Pablo will be tasked with leading Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Center Business across Europe working with country and zone leaders in BeNe Nordics and UKI to help customers solve the energy infrastructure and sustainability challenges of AI “I am delighted to begin my role as the new SVP for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Center Business in Europe and more so at such a transformative time for our industry,” said Pablo Ruiz Escribano “With AI accelerating growth on multiple plains there’s an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the digital infrastructure landscape and I look forward to working with our customers and partners to seize these opportunities and push the industry forward I also want to extend my sincerest thanks to Marc Garner for his insights as I take on this new position and I wish him all the best in his next chapter.” As the new SVP for Secure Power and Data Center Business Europe Pablo will be responsible for delivering Schneider Electric’s end-to-end AI-ready data center solutions across the region helping customers to bend the energy curve of AI and accelerating the decarbonization of their large-scale energy and digital infrastructure systems He will also work with key stakeholders across Schneider Electric’s channel partner ecosystem including its EcoXpert, Alliance Partners, and its AI Ecosystem partners. Having served 20 years at Schneider Electric Marc Garner now takes up his first global role for the company as Cloud & Service Providers (C&SP) Segment President where he will be responsible for helping the organizations’ AI cloud colocation and hyperscale customers build-out and decarbonize their cloud and high-density AI data center systems on a global scale “As data consumption soars and AI accelerates demand for high-density infrastructure the data center industry has a huge opportunity to lead the charge in efficiency and sustainability It has been a fantastic opportunity to lead a team who has been able to achieve an unprecedented rate of growth for Schneider Electric here in Europe by helping our customers shape a resilient efficient and AI-ready data center landscape,” said Marc Garner “I wish Pablo the best of luck in his new role as SVP for Secure Power and Data Center Europe and extend a huge thank you to my team for their support during the last two years.” we are committed to driving the future of digital infrastructure through innovation Pablo’s extensive experience and deep industry expertise make him the ideal leader to continue advancing our Secure Power and Data Center Business in Europe His leadership will be instrumental in helping our customers navigate the opportunities AI presents,” said Pankaj Sharma “I would also like to extend our gratitude to Marc for his exceptional leadership in Europe where he has played a crucial role in driving growth and expanding our capabilities As he steps into his first global role as Cloud & Service Providers Segment President we are confident that his vision and expertise will further strengthen Schneider Electric’s position in the digital infrastructure space.” We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Costa Rica team captain Bryan Ruiz reacts after scoring his goal at the 44th minute against Italy to put the Ticos ahead 1-0 Ruiz quieted his many critics and moved Costa Rica to the knockout round of the World Cup for the second time ever Drive-Ins and Dives and more of Guy Fieri's shows The cause of his death was not made public "I'm heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone," Fieri tweeted on Sunday "I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef." Marie's Italian Specialties in Chatham Township Drive-Ins and Dives twice over the past few years He was later hired to appear on Fieri's shows Guy's Grocery Games and Guy's Ranch Kitchen In June, Ruiz opened the restaurant La Cubana in New York City. A tribute post was posted on the eatery's Instagram page we are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Executive Chef Carl Ruiz," the post read " No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother Carl's larger-than-life personality never failed to entertain and uplift every person he encountered along his #Ruizing adventures His fierce intellect and infectious humor knew no bounds He was a mighty force of down home Cuban cuisine just as he cooked—with 'dancing always' as the most important ingredient." Carl paid proud tribute to his Cuban roots each night undeniable spirit and passion for his culture will live on," the post continued La Cubana will continue your work in establishing The Carl Ruiz Scholarship Foundation for aspiring chefs Other Food Network stars also rushed to pay tribute to one of their own "RIP Carl Ruiz," Guys Grocery Games and Guy's Ranch Kitchen star Eric Greenspan wrote on Instagram. "You hear it a lot, but never could it be more true. The world is significantly worse without you. Heaven doesnt know what just hit it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eric Greenspan (@chefgreeny) "Good buddy of mine is gone," wrote co-star Troy Johnson "He made people laugh who'd forgotten how to laugh The smartest and lovable-ist asshole I knew We were sitting outside our trailer, kickin rocks between shoots, and he says, "Watch this. I'm gonna get you a thousand followers by saying you suck. No one wants to hear how much I love you." That's how "Troy sucks" was born. The genius anti-genius of Carl. Troy sucks. pic.twitter.com/pPXhuwKn9x "We were sitting outside our trailer, kickin rocks between shoots, and he says, 'Watch this. I'm gonna get you a thousand followers by saying you suck. No one wants to hear how much I love you,'" he added "That's how 'Troy sucks' was born Fellow Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli tweeted I'll make sure no one puts pineapple on pizza best I can without you here "Remember how Carl would sometimes say, 'That's it I'm leaving Twitter forever'? Then he would be back on 2 hours later with an update: a hotdog from somewhere special & a cackle of glee?" she added. "Carl was a great cook & shared every moment of his life with us & I already miss it. #rip" Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! © 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. Chef Alba Esteve Ruiz is the the culinary mastermind behind the success of renowned restaurant Marzapane in Rome She began her professional career at Girona’s El Celler de Can Roca (which holds 3-Michelin stars and has been deemed Best Restaurant in the World by magazine Restaurant) and later moved to the Eternal City at the tender age of 19 she won Gambero Rosso’s Best Emerging Chef award for her work at Marzapane Romeing sat down with Chef Ruiz to talk about life as an expat why a vacation is essential to her cooking When and why did you decide to become a chef I’ve loved to cook since I was a little kid I used to help my grandmother prepare lunch and family dinners I enrolled at a hospitality school in Valencia You were a teenager when you decided to leave Spain for Rome Why did you decide to continue your culinary education in Rome instead of your home country I came to Italy to try a new type of cuisine Where does the name of the restaurant come from The name derives from the fact that both of the restaurant’s owners (Mario Sansone and Angelo Parello) are Sicilian we decided to concentrate only on lunch and dinner and within a year we had become a restaurant Our mission is to propose original dishes and attentive service with a young team of chefs who aren’t afraid to challenge themselves and learn Where does the inspiration for the dishes on your menu come from Do ideas just come spontaneously in a “lightbulb” moment or does it take months to develop a recipe I change and tweak my menu based on which ingredients are the freshest It’s extremely rare to come up with a great dish in moments of stress The most challenging part is finding those moments when I have free time and I’m in the right mood to invent Which is the most requested dish at Marzapane The two most popular dishes at Marzapane are the battuta of red shrimp and pistachio brut ma bon biscuit; and risotto with butter I always look forward to preparing and debuting a brand-new dish When regular clients and friends dine at the restaurant it’s always fun to give them something they’ve never tried before Who has influenced your cooking style the most there’s a strong tie between my style and Spain but many of my dishes reflect my native country Italy has also influenced me – I love to eat and cook pasta perhaps because it doesn’t belong to my own culinary traditions Which Italian dish can you not live without I typically get pizza for a snack at a place right behind the restaurant is paella – every time I’m in Spain I have to have it Being a professional chef is often a male-dominated field Have you found any challenges along the way of being a young What is the advice you’d give to little girls who want to grow up and be chefs It’s true that this environment is mainly composed of men I’ve always acted as if there weren’t any therefore I haven’t had any issues with my colleagues Tell us about Caffè dell’Opera at the Teatro dell’Opera Caffè dell’Opera is a project that still needs to be fully developed but certainly has a simpler and more informal menu In the summer we opened a pop-up kitchen with raw dishes and streamlined ideas we’re in charge of the food service during the shows at Teatro Costanzi We’ve thought of a menu with hot and cold dishes to order during intermission you place your order at the register – at intermission We propose fare you wouldn’t normally find at the theater What was one of the biggest challenges in changing country and becoming an expat in the Marzapane kitchen there are only two Romans The rest are all Italians that have moved to the capital Rome is a big city and can take some getting used to which means I usually just hang out in my neighborhood Besides Marzapane, what are your favorite restaurants in Rome? Mercato Centrale in Termini Station also has many options – on the top floor there’s an Oliver Glowig restaurant and the bottom floor offers a wealth of dishes and products from fantastic vendors Let’s say you have the entire day free in Rome Then I’d go out to get chores done that I normally wouldn’t have any time for during the week What is your advice for newly arrived expats in Rome Everyone has to learn on their own how to live in this city It’s a toss-up between Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori Is there anything you miss about Alicante when you are in Rome And what do you miss about Rome when you are away too long I miss my family more than I miss the city of Alicante By subscribing you agree with our privacy policy Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news Slide 2Learn To Make Gelato in an Authentic Roman Gelateria Slide 6Colosseum Walking Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill artisan tourThe Artisan Walking Tour in Monteverde Slide 5Enjoy the Eternal City on a Vespa or Sidecar Check out all the TOURS and local EXPERIENCES This insider guide on how to live like a local is the main event and lifestyle magazine devoted to Rome and written entirely in English Romeing is a magazine for tourists and expats visiting or living in Rome including an event calendar and feature articles written by locals with secret insight for your vacation or for those considering moving to live in Italy with a daily listing of the latest and most diverse cultural and lifestyle events in and around Rome This is an essential information tool that allows foreigners of every age and background to live Rome to the fullest and discover the top things to see and to do in Rome 2019 at 11:28 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Carl Ruiz who recently opened the new restaurant La Cubana The restaurant did not say how 44-year-old Ruiz died we are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Executive Chef Carl Ruiz." "No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother," the Instagram post said Carl's larger-than-life personality never failed to entertain and uplift every person he encountered along his #Ruizing adventures." The Food Network star opened La Cubana in the Meatpacking District in June. Ruiz also has opened Marie's Italian Specialties with Marie Riccio in New Jersey nearly a decade ago, which was featured on chef Guy Fieri's TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" back in 2013 "I'm heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone," Fieri wrote on Twitter "His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef." The restaurant plans to establish a scholarship fund for aspiring chefs in Ruiz's name The culinary world mourned his death — remembering Ruiz's laugh and ability to make others laugh Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Paulo Ruiz Sternadt (42) has been appointed CEO of the Dresser-Rand business He succeeds Judith Marks (54) who will leave the company at her own request Ruiz Sternadt brings to this position extensive leadership experience including more than 16 years with Siemens in multiple global roles in the U.S. He most recently was Executive Vice President of Global Solutions for the Dresser-Rand business and a member of its Executive Staff he was responsible for creating new business opportunities and delivering solutions to customers for the Dresser-Rand business which will serve the business well in the future Ruiz Sternadt held a number of senior global business leadership roles in Siemens Energy Management Division in markets around the world This experience provides valuable perspective to the Dresser-Rand business as energy markets continue to integrate along the energy value chain The new trade fair for intelligent building technology FESI – Fiera dell’Edificio Sostenibile e Integrato (Trade Fair for Sustainable and Integrated Construction) – will be held on the exhibition grounds in Bologna between 14 and 16 October 2025 The event will give a comprehensive overview of innovations – from building automation electrical and lighting systems all the way to smart and vertical mobility From the establishment of a central system of sustainability management through consistent resource conservation in the product portfolio and concepts for autonomous energy management to fair and appreciative cooperation: these and other issues are the subject of the 2023 sustainability report recently published by the KHS Group manufacturer of pumps and pump systems and Schneider Electric active in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced that the companies have partnered to advance Wilo’s climate strategy in anticipation of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 The international information and sales platform for centrifugal pumps 2019 at 11:46 am ETCarl Ruiz opened La Cubana in the Meatpacking District this week (Nick Solares)Carl Ruiz opened La Cubana in the Meatpacking District this week NY — Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz opened up a new Cuban eatery in the Meatpacking District this week The Food Network star opened the new eatery The eatery will feature Caribbean cocktails live Latin music and a variety of Cuban eats and a steak simmered in Cuban creole sauce La Cubana is open Monday through Saturday 5 to 11 p.m A live-music weekend brunch will begin this fall Spain were held to a scoreless draw at the half by Italy in Group B action from Gelsenkirchen at UEFA Euro 2024 The match was a record 12th played between the two sides at a Euro Spain looked dangerous from the opening kick-off Nico Williams galloped down the right with aplomb before providing terrific service to Pedri whose header was forced over the bar by Gianluigi Donnarumma It was a fine reaction from the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Then it was Williams who probably could have scored the Athletic winger headed wide from close range in the 11th A more clinical Spain would have been two up Williams proved himself a menace for a majority of the first 45 with Giovanni Di Lorenzo doing well to keep up Morata cut inside on the left and shot from a tight angle that Donnarumma parried away The ball eventually fell to Fabian Ruiz whose effort from distance was tipped over the bar by a terrific diving save by Donnarumma he was dispossessed at the last second by a smart play from Alessandro Bastoni in the 39th Unai Simon cut a solitary figure in the Spain net having had little to do over the course of the half Gianluca Scamacca was far too isolated to trouble the Spanish backline Federico Chiesa had Italy's best chance on the counter towards the end of the 45 Site managed by You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version Napoli confirmed two new signings on Thursday as new coach Carlo Ancelotti looks to end the seven-year dominance of champions Juventus Last season's Serie A runners-up completed a deal for Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz from Real Betis before later revealing goalkeeper Alex Meret had also joined the club while announcing also that Emanuele Giaccherini has been sold to Chievo Spain under-21 international midfielder Ruiz has signed a five-year contract with the Azzurri after impressing with three goals in 34 La Liga outings last term having spent 2016-17 on loan at Elche in Spain's second division The 22-year-old joins for a fee reported to be in the region of €30 million after the Spanish club confirmed on their website that Napoli had activated a release clause in his contract at Betis He was Napoli's second signing of the close season after striker Simone Verdi joined from Bologna for a reported fee of €25m -- also on a five-year contract Benvenuto Alex ! #ADL pic.twitter.com/ERZL6QcbsZ Just hours after confirming the signing of Ruiz Napoli announced Meret had also joined from Serie A rivals Udinese has signed a five-year contract with the Azzurri and will take the place of Pepe Reina who left the club at the end of last month when his contract expired -- and subsequently signed for AC Milan The Italy under-21 international spent the past two seasons on loan at SPAL helping them earn promotion from Serie B in 2016-17 when he conceded just 26 goals in 30 games and helping to keep them in the top flight with 13 appearances Ufficiale: #WelcomeRuiz 🖋️💙#ForzaNapoliSempre 💙 pic.twitter.com/jOgHjUlJqW Napoli announced the deal on their website where they also confirmed that former Sunderland midfielder Giaccherini had been sold to Chievo with whom he spent the second half of last season who finished four points behind Juve last season and qualified for the Champions League group stage The Italian returns to Serie A after nine mostly successful years abroad where he won league titles in England with Chelsea France with Paris Saint-Germain and Germany with Bayern Munich -- as well as a Champions League title with Real Madrid Information from Reuters was used in this report Arsenal and Newcastle United’s interest in Fabian Ruiz has forced Napoli to offer the star a new long-term contract The Gunners have been linked with Ruiz regularly over the past few months Reports claim the central midfielder is on a five-man list of potential replacements for Granit Xhaka at the Emirates Reported Newcastle interest is more recent Striker Victor Osimhen is their main target from Napoli but the Magpies could make it a huge double deal by including Ruiz too Newcastle were given a setback recently amid claims Ruiz would reject a transfer to St James’ Park in favour of a more glamorous team But the huge transfer funds available to Eddie Howe means they can never truly be ruled out Just look at the signing of Bruno Guimaraes Italian source Calciomercato provide an update on Ruiz’s future The Spaniard’s current contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium runs until June 2023 Therefore, the best way for Napoli to brush off Arsenal and Newcastle is to tie Ruiz down to a new deal they have apparently put a new contract worth £2.9million a year on the table This would see Ruiz take home £57,000 per week an increase of around £9k on his current terms The new contract would last until June 2027 meaning Napoli would not have to worry about his future for a long time The £57k weekly wage fits in with Napoli’s financial constraints and would ‘safeguard’ them from transfer interest But it may not be enough to convince him to stay the 26-year-old playmaker could earn over £100,000 a week by moving to the Premier League will meet with Napoli officials in the near future to discuss the potential renewal Arsenal and Newcastle will be waiting to discover what decision the star comes to While Napoli clearly have a plan in place to keep Ruiz The 15-cap international clearly has the ability to perform well at an elite club Arsenal and Newcastle cannot call themselves that just yet although they are certainly on an upward trajectory And if the Gunners qualify for next season’s Champions League Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta has spoken about the fitness of Ben White and Bukayo Saka ahead of Thursday’s trip to rivals Tottenham It has been far from smooth sailing for Erik ten Hag in the lead up to Manchester United’s first Premier League game of the season United are not exactly blessed with choices in midfield both of whom are likely to start against Brighton New recruit Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek can also play there but their skillset would be better utilised when played further forward That is the exact reason why Ten Hag has been desperate for De Jong to join his revolution at Old Trafford With time running out and despite the new boss’ insistence The ‘only offer delivered so far’ for Fabián Ruiz has come from Manchester United, but it was ‘considered too low’ by Napoli. #MUFC [@mattinodinapoli via @Sport_Witness] — Manchester United Red Devils News (@Ammadutd) August 4, 2022 The likes of Ruben Neves, Youri Tielemans have been earmarked while Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are likely targets for next season Italian publication Il Mattino have reported that the Red Devils have also bid for Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz however the amount quoted was not to the Naples club’s liking Ruiz’s situation at the Serie A club is precarious at the moment Napoli’s initial contract offer was rejected by the Spanish international which had irked sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli Real Madrid had expressed their interest in securing his services once he became a free agent he was even willing to move on the Spaniard if push came to shove The 26-year-old’s preference was to move back to his homeland after spending four years in Italy no La Liga clubs came forward with a bid but the Italian publication have claimed that Ruiz’s agents had presented United’s bid to Napoli but was rejected as it was considered ‘very low’ The Gli Azzurri are now open to trying to keep a hold of their star player Negotiations are set to begin on a a €2.5m yearly salary but it will reportedly have a buyout clause of only €30million That figure will not be too hard for United to reach if they were to seriously consider bringing the former Real Betis playmaker to Manchester Now the ball is in Ten Hag’s court and he needs to take a call on whether to stick with De Jong or focus on more willing targets A recent study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology CONICET researchers Damián Ruiz Ramoni and Francisco Prevosti together with scientists from Mexico and Italy The find solves a 30-year-old mystery in the evolutionary history of southern canidae It was based on the reinterpretation of a fossil of a species of fox found in the seventies in Baja California the emergence of the Isthmus of Panama  -a natural bridge in Central America- enabled the exchange of fauna between two continental masses that were separated until that moment known as “The great American biotic interchange” ancestors of several of the continent’s mammals entered a group of paleontologists discovered in Baja California the fossil of a canid from the early Pliocene which they interpreted as a relative of the group that reached South America the Mexican researchers analyzed the fossil the scientists believed it was an ancient relative of the crab fox Cerdocyon thous,” so they called it Cerdocyon avius” CONICET postdoctoral fellow at the ‘Centro Regional de Investigaciones Científicas y Transferencia Tecnológica de La Rioja (CRILAR La Rioja – SEGEMAR – CONICET- UNLAR – UNCA).’ And adds: “Over the years some researchers considered this species as the link that connected the Americas in the evolution of these mammals.”  CONICET principal researcher at the Museo de Ciencias Antropológicas y Naturales (Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología- Universidad Nacional de La Rioja) had questioned the taxonomic assignment of the fossil found in Mexico he observed a relationship between Cerdocyon avius and the gray fox a fox that belongs to a natural group not related to the South American canids This  deepened the mystery about the true relationship of the Baja California fox with the origin of the South American group In order to reconstruct the history of this fossil the researchers made a detailed phylogenetic analysis and managed to obtain a complete description of the skeleton for the first time So they concluded that “the key to understanding this fossil was in the jaw and teeth,” Ruiz Ramoni explains The presence of extra cusps on the molars and a more graceful shape on the jaw indicated that this animal was neither related to the Cerdocyon thous nor to any canid of the South American lineage It was not the missing link,” says the scientist Due to the morphological differences with the phylogenetic tree of South American canids the researchers had to describe a new biological entity in homage to Ismael Ferrusquia Villafranca who participated in the original research on this specimen and made important contributions in the field of fossil mammals of the Mexican territory “Ferrucyon avius is a new member of foxes from North America and old world,”Ruiz Ramoni affirms “We confirmed that so far there is no evidence supporting that the genera of South American foxes have originated in North America states Prevosti and adds “these carnivores found empty ecological niches in South America and managed to occupy them diversify and generate many species and various genera Los contenidos del CONICET están licenciados bajo Creative Commons Reconocimiento 2.5 Argentina License Ver Registro de Obsequios y Viajes de Funcionarios Ver verificador de recibos Sede GIOL: Godoy Cruz 2290 (C1425FQB) CABA – República Argentina – info@conicet.gov.ar Spain beat holders Germany 2-1 to win the European under-21 championship title for a record-equalling fifth time in Udine on Sunday as Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo scored in either half.  Fabian Ruiz rifled in the first after just seven minutes at the Stadio Friuli in northeastern Italy with Olmo adding the second on 69 minutes to avenge their 1-0 defeat to Germany in the final two years ago Nadiem Amiri pulled a goal back two minutes from time but it failed to ignite a revival for the defending champions Spain reclaim the title they last won in 2013 and join Italy as the only nation to have won the tournament five times The Spanish controlled the match with top tournament scorer Luca Waldschmidt of Bundesliga club Freiburg pegged back and unable to add to his tally of seven goals to achieve a new record helped power the Spaniards ahead early on in front of a 23,000 crowd watched from the stands by senior head coach Joachim Loew and former international Oliver Bierhoff latched onto a Mikel Oyarzabal cross to beat a stunned Alexander Nubel in the Germany goal for his second goal of the tournament Spain doubled their advantage after Nubel failed to close down a Ruiz goal-bound effort who tipped in his third goal of the tournament Waldschmidt had a chance on 83 minutes but sent it just wide Despite a nervy finale Luis de la Fuente’s side held on to finish off a tournament which they had begun in inauspicious fashion by losing 3-1 to hosts Italy please register for free or log in to your account There's not too many people who can have their entire life's philosophy summed up in a single hashtag but Ruiz's fans coined one in his honor long ago #Ruizing is something all can — and should — aspire to as it simply means that you're living the best life you can Let's take a look at the life of this chef with the infectious sense of fun On September 22, 2019, Carl Ruiz's restaurant, La Cubana, made a heartbreaking announcement on social media. It read, in part "No words can fully express our sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother He was a mighty force of down-home Cuban cuisine just as he cooked — with 'dancing always' as the most important ingredient." Ruiz's death came at the shockingly young age of just 44, and while his restaurant and his family didn't immediately reveal the cause of death, PopCulture reported that his friend Matt Farah did Ruiz "passed peacefully in his sleep of a suspected heart attack...." three things always happened: Ruiz taught him something epicly interesting Ruiz introduced him to someone interesting It was PopCulture that also reported on Ruiz's eerie final post La Cubana has already announced that his name and his legacy will live on with their plans of establishing The Carl Ruiz Scholarship Foundation which will give aspiring chefs a helping hand It was Fieri who introduced him Opie Radio who in turn introduced him to so many other people through his podcast and After the news of his death was announced, Fieri took to Twitter with this to say about his friend: "I'm heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef... I've met a lot of great people but a friend like Carl is one in a hundred million Carl 'The Cuban' Ruiz will forever live on in my heart and in those of all who loved him." Carl Ruiz's friends and family weren't the only ones to take to social media to share their heartbreak and memories of him, and numerous celebrity chefs paid tribute to their friend Alex Guarnaschelli tweeted, "This man was somehow fatherly, comforting, wise, reckless, brilliant, wickedly funny & unique all in 1. My life will be lonelier without him. Love you Carl. I'll make sure no one puts pineapple on pizza best I can without you here." Amanda Freitag posted to Instagram "There is a hole in the culinary world and in our hearts." BBQ World Champion Myron Mixon, chef Richard Blais, chef Michael Symon, and even Guy Fieri's son, Hunter were among those who paid tribute to him on social media Not all comments were welcome or appropriate, though. USA Today reported that Paula Deen was making an appearance on "The Big J Show" when she was asked if she knew Ruiz that she was sorry to hear about his passing they say the restaurant business will kill ya." So much for tact It's important to remember where you came from, and Carl Ruiz always did that. According to The New York Times he credited his mother and grandmother for his love of food and cooking; after Ruiz's death was announced who told them that his brother had gotten his start experimenting with food and ingredients at home long before he ever thought about going into business George Ruiz says that came from their father a Colombian mechanic who ran the New Jersey shop where the young Ruiz brothers also worked He was the one who taught them it wasn't just about the service When Ruiz opened La Cubana, he talked to Diced — the magazine of the Institute of Culinary Education — about it On the menu were old favorites he first had when they were made by his mother and grandmother and "stuff that I picked up in Miami and Orlando some old-school dishes that were disappearing The traditional stuff is really satisfying to make."  In 2014, The New York Times ran a largely favorable review of Marie's Italian Specialties a deli-style restaurant Carl Ruiz opened with then-wife Marie was that they were going to keep hours traditional for that kind of restaurant That ended on the very first day when a customer walked in at 6 p.m Ruiz told The Times that he continued to be a regular but they never told him that he was the reason they stayed open late Ruiz described the food as "lay-down-on-your-couch-for-three-hours-afterward Italian," and reviewers agreed, saying it was pretty much the place to go for the heavy, hearty, and perfectly prepared dishes you're familiar with when you think of Italian food In Ruiz's days working as a chef on Canada's Prince Edward Island he learned to keep mussels in distilled and salted water before serving them and it's the little things that make all the difference and the (free) mini cannolis all made for a dining experience that still speaks volumes about the care Ruiz took with his food he shared one about Ruiz's appearance at Farah's wedding in April of the same year He described the chef as "dancing with everybody none of whom really knew him," then added something equally neat It wasn't until the after-party that Ruiz decided he was going to feed everyone — with pizza from Domino's Domino's might seem like the last place a celebrity chef would choose for a late-night pizza fix, but Ruiz spent $300 to feed everyone on pizza that, he insisted, was just as important to the cultural landscape of America as pizzas of the fancier From the finest mussels to the pizza you order when you can't be bothered to cook dinner Ruiz was brilliant in his acknowledgment of it all as important Skip the cheeseburger egg rolls at Applebee's which he considered among the best chain quesadillas he'd had How about Cracker Barrel admitted it was off to a "rough start" with his first bite of country ham and he hadn't been expecting that for the price and if you're starting to see a pattern here he still tried to find something good to say about them He was less thrilled with Subway Carl Ruiz was perhaps the last person you would expect to cause a scandal, but he did kick off a minor one when, NJ.com says he shocked a whole state by declaring it wasn't a Floridian restaurant that made the best Cuban sandwich He lauded La Pola for its perfectly proportioned and flavored sandwich and he acknowledged that he's had plenty to compare it to Out of the 500-odd Cuban sandwiches he'd had he gave credit where he thought it was due — to Belarmino Rico the one man behind the counter making the sandwiches the same man who opened the restaurant in 1978 When the sentiment popped up on social media it wasn't just residents of Florida who took issue with it Protests went all the way up into the governments of cities like Tampa and St who weren't swayed by Ruiz's insistence that La Pola's hand-sliced ham and pork coupled with bread from Union City's Cuba Bakery Then there was Son Cubano, a New York City restaurant Ruiz opened and styled after the sort of supper club you might find in Havana, bringing traditional dishes and drinks to a classy city location. According to Diced he was forced to close that restaurant when an increase in rent made the business unsustainable and opened another place called La Cubana 15 years after closing Son Cubano he honed in on exactly what it was that set his restaurant apart Making the perfect stocks and bases might not seem exciting but that — along with sourcing ingredients from Spain and Cuba — made all the difference It's expected that a chef might guard their recipes pretty closely. It's their livelihood, after all, and there's a lot of work that goes into perfecting each and every one. Take KFC Its dedication to keeping its top-secret recipe for fried chicken He once tweeted The difference between me and them is that I can make new ones."  And he wasn't just saying that, either. He also took to Twitter to give out the recipe for his burger sauce much to the delight of fans who quickly made it and then just as quickly sang his praises probably with what you have in your kitchen right now It took about a month after the untimely death of Carl Ruiz for an official cause to be released; according to Today that cause was determined to be atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease According to the Mayo Clinic atherosclerosis is when the arteries — the blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen from your heart into the rest of the body — start to harden That happens when substances like fat and cholesterol build up in the arteries and start to restrict blood flow; it often develops slowly and can result in anything from aneurysms to — as in Ruiz's case — sudden death Symptoms depend on how advanced the disease is and can range from no symptoms at all to chest pain and a feeling of pressure around the heart Leg pain and numbness are also early signs it's important to go to a medical professional with any of those symptoms but the Mayo Clinic says an unhealthy diet and a family history of the disease all increase risk Carl Ruiz's death caused waves for a surprising reason: He regularly dished out some serious hate toward vegetarians and vegans to the point of celebrating the idea of their deaths Plant Based News notes he was pictured wearing a shirt that boasted "0% Vegetarian" and holding a tray of meat. He regularly tweeted on the subject, volunteering thoughts like "The fact the the [sic] fake meat movement is a multi million dollar industry proves the fact that vegans are not satisfied with just eating vegetables." He wasn't above clapping back in the comments regularly arguing with anyone who commented along the lines of Not three weeks before his death, he posted a link to a CNN study that found vegetarians and vegans had a 20 percent higher chance of having a stroke when compared to omnivores "I'm gonna eat cheeseburgers at their funerals." Tributes may have poured in for him after his death but the eerie timing and content of his posts didn't go unnoticed — many hailed his death as a cautionary tale and the necessity of being more conscious of the impact what we eat has on our health — whether we can see it or not Carl Ruiz was larger than life in many ways, and this extended to his generosity towards restaurant workers. He was a lavish tipper who, as Guy Fieri recalled, never shied away from showing appreciation to the faces making the food behind the counter. One year after his death, Fieri urged his Instagram followers to follow Ruiz's example by tipping employees "super generously." The campaign which he called the "Day of Ruizing," was to order food from a local establishment and post the receipt online with the hashtag #dontstopruizing so long as the check included a hearty bonus befitting the late chef's generous spirit "To celebrate 'The Great Cuban,' do what he did. He loved to go out and eat food and go to restaurants, and he used to love to tip big," Fieri told his 1.9 million followers in a video message always taking care of his brothers and sisters in the biz." Understandably this ignited an outpouring of sympathetic messages about the loss of his friend as well as promises to support local eateries by treating the employees well Helping keep the lights on your favorite spots by showering them in dough all the challenges were inspired by the shenanigans he took part in on the show Contestants had to cook his favorite dishes careen down the aisles on a shoplifting escapade and gobble down spicy foods to torturous ends They even mimicked his signature style by donning chunky eyewear and baseball caps during the show Ruiz recognized the spiky-haired dynamo from TV made him an offer he couldn't refuse: He'd buy him dinner if he won the competition That passing encounter would set the wheels in motion for the success they'd enjoy in the future The Mayor of Flavortown slinging platters of chicken parm from behind the counter That would do more for business than any commercial or radio spot 'I can't believe Guy Fieri's making my lunch!' he recalled Carl Ruiz understood the importance of well-made kitchenware, particularly knives. In fact, he designed a custom blade all his own. In 2018, he teamed up with Feder Knives to craft a model made "with zero compromises" (via WGN Radio) "The Cuban" featured a 9-inch steel blade complete with a hollow grind and harpoon clip All the knives were crafted by blacksmith Geoff Feder at his studio in Peekskill The requirements Carl Ruiz had in mind were specific: Everything needed to be manufactured in the United States and the knife needed to be a professional-grade tool that restaurant workers could easily use The blade is ideal for chopping in a cramped kitchen while the carbon steel was sourced locally from Ruiz's home state of New Jersey "That took a lot of work and it cost a lot of money to make sure that everyone that's touching it is someone that you know instead of some factory somewhere," he told the station in 2018 A small operation like Feder Knives only makes small batches When the custom model went live on the website Carl Ruiz was committed to delivering high quality in all of his endeavors Marie's Italian Specialties put Carl Ruiz on the map. Its success allowed the couple to pursue other culinary projects under the Marie's moniker, and one of them remains in business today. In addition to opening a second location of Marie's in neighboring Madison, the couple launched a completely new concept devoid of pasta or vodka sauce. Marie's Chicken Joint, which opened in 2014 serves chicken in a variety of ways — on salads quesadillas — as well as hot dogs and hamburgers This is the kind of no-frills grub Ruiz was all about This leaves Marie's Chicken Joint as the only establishment still standing is the same shopping center where Marie's Italian Specialties once stood Food, fun, and friends. That could be the best way to describe Carl Ruiz. The larger-than-life celebrity chef was a popular staple on many Food Network shows as well as a name in the restaurant world His untimely passing at the age of 44 shocked colleagues and fans alike Here's an inside look at the life of the late Food Network star Carl Ruiz Ruiz was a frequent figure on the Food Network scene. He often appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, hosted by fellow celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Fieri and Ruiz shared a fond friendship, with Ruiz often appearing as a guest judge on Guy's Grocery Games as well (via Deadline) In addition to his Food Network gigs, Ruiz was also the executive chef at Sabor in North Bergen, New Jersey, and at Cuban Pete's in Montclair (via The New York Times). A deli-style restaurant was another stand-out on Ruiz's culinary resume Carl Ruiz credited his mom and grandmother with his passion for food "My mom and my grandmother are culinary artists in their own way even if they don't have a degree," said Ruiz "They had a real amazing talent" (via the Times) Since it reduces or potentially blocks an artery Good food and fun will be what Ruiz is remembered for. In fact, his last Instagram post features an image of a plate of food. Ruiz captioned it: "Delicious Crab Cakes with collard greens and red beans and rice." Then which simply means you're living the best life you can Let's take a look at the life of Carl Ruiz — and a few things you never knew about him Carl Ruiz was inspired to become a chef from his Cuban mother and grandmother, his brother George told The New York Times New Jersey to a Colombian father and Cuban mother He graduated from New York City's Institute of Culinary Education "Husband-and-wife team make Marie's work." In the article the reviewer referred to Marie's Italian Specialties as "the type of deli you might have visited as a child when visiting your grandmother's house — if your grandmother lived in Hoboken or Jersey City in the 1950s." which is when he was hired to be a judge on "Guy's Grocery Games" and "Guy's Ranch Kitchen."  Ruiz went on to open La Cubana in New York City's Meatpacking district Petersburg have something to say about the country's best Cuban: The sandwich ain't found in Jersey However, according to Ruiz La Pola's sandwich is superior because it uses hand sliced ham and pork Cuban sandwiches used pulled pork and too much mustard and pickles In January 2017, Carl Ruiz took to Twitter to declare The difference between me and them is that I can make new ones." There's no definitive answer on whether he ever followed up with that recipe, but the episode on which he made the soup can be found here Carl Ruiz was visiting friends near Baltimore, Maryland when he died in his sleep on September 22, 2019, at age 44, per The New York Times His friend Guy Fieri took to Twitter to share his grief "'I'm heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone In another tweet, Fieri wrote Iron chef and "Chopped" judge Alex Guarnaschelli also took to Twitter to pay tribute to Ruiz I'll make sure no one puts pineapple on pizza best I can without you here Around a month after his death it was revealed that the chef died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition that causes a hardening of the arteries and restricts the flow of blood, as reported by the "Today" show. We can never get enough of The Food Network, so any of their shows in syndication are more than welcome. However, an older April Fool’s episode of Guy’s Grocery Games honored chef Carl Ruiz, and now we’re all wondering what happened to him. Chef Carl Ruiz was a Food Network favorite, but he hasn’t been on since 2019. Chef Carl Ruiz was a good friend of Guy Fieri and an accomplished chef throughout the country. He’s appeared on several Food Network shows, mostly with Guy. But in 2019, he passed away tragically, leaving behind the legacy of a talented chef and an effervescent personality. But what exactly happened to him and how did he die? Although he was only 44 years old, chef Carl Ruiz died on Sept. 21, 2019 at the height of his career. He had just opened his own restaurant, Cubana, in New York City, and had been appearing on more and more foodie television shows. He was finally getting the recognition he deserved for his unique style and boisterous personality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Cubana (@lacubananyc) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Ruiz (@saborchef) Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is basically a buildup of fats which can then lead to narrowing passageways and blood clots this is tricky to diagnose because the only symptoms are pain in different regions of the body where there may be buildup so chef Carl would have needed to recognize out-of-the-ordinary pain early enough to save his own life Most famously, chef Carl Ruiz was a friend and pupil of Guy Fieri’s, so Guy Fieri spoke out with immense love for chef Carl “I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef.” Guy continued to commemorate the chef in a second tweet getting a bit more personal: “Over the years Carl 'The Cuban’ Ruiz will forever live on in my heart and in those of all who loved him.” I don’t think I’ve known anyone who lived life to the fullest more than @carlruiz He was hilarious and exceptionally nice to everyone Guy Fieri wasn’t the only personality who spoke out when chef Carl Ruiz passed away as well as internet personality Matt Farah which is the restaurant chef Carl had recently opened pledging to begin a scholarship foundation to help aspiring chefs What happened to chef Carl Ruiz was extremely tragic but what he leaves behind will hopefully become a better place thanks to his legacy David Burtka on His New "Out of the Ordinary" Food Project (EXCLUSIVE) This Is What Happened to Guy Fieri's Sister, Morgan, Who Tragically Died in 2011 "Shocked" Gordon Ramsay Customer Pays $41 for Burger Meal, Blasts Chef Online Link to XLink to InstagramContact us by EmailOpt-out of personalized ads People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice.