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Tilman Fertitta may be Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta may soon be adding a geopolitical chapter to his lengthy career resume according to a Wednesday evening report from CBS News. According to CBS' senior White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs, President-elect Donald Trump is seriously considering the Texas hospitality magnate for the role of U.S. ambassador to Italy under his administration. Citing unnamed sour...

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Rosa DeLauro Selected as Co-Chair of Italian American Congressional Delegation

Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced that she had been selected as the new Democratic Co-Chair of the Italian American Congressional Delegation: “Italian Americans are an integral part of our nation’s diverse cultural makeup. Growing up in Wooster Square—the heart of New Haven’s Italian American community—I learned the value of hard work, faith, family, responsibility, and community...

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Historic gold for Italy at World Bocce Championship in France

World champions at last! Andrea Chiapello, Alessio Cocciolo, Davide Laforè, Diego Rizzi, head coach Riccardo Capaccioni, and head of delegation Vincenzo Santucci are moved when the notes of the Italian anthem resound to sanction the Azzurri's triumph in the 51st World Bocce Championship in Dijon, France. A historic triumph, chased for 45 years through constant French dominance, with Italian dreams...

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Ferrari will supply power units to Andretti Cadillac from 2026

Andretti Cadillac's entry into Formula 1, supported by General Motors, will debut with power units and gearboxes supplied by Ferrari from 2026, as officially confirmed by the Maranello-based company through a multi-year agreement. Just under a month ago, on Nov. 25, it was announced, still tentatively, the entry of an eleventh team into Formula 1 from 2026: Andretti Cadillac, run by the General Mo...

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New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo recently visited Cortale, in Calabria

The visit in Calabria was a significant opportunity to strengthen cultural and historical ties between the two sides of the Atlantic. The program, divided into several moments, included institutional meetings with the municipal administration, where opportunities for future collaboration were discussed, and a guided tour of the village and surrounding areas. This tour allowed guests to immerse the...

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What is the Feast of Seven Fishes and where can you find one in KC?

What is the Feast of Seven Fishes? It’s all in the name. Simply put, it’s the Italian American tradition of eating fish in place of meat on Christmas Eve day. It’s comparable to Thanksgiving in its dinner party grandeur and features, you guessed it, seven different kinds of seafood. Maybe the dinner consists of one fish prepared seven ways or a seven course dinner with each featuring a different k...

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The Italian American of 2024 - by We the Italians

Just like 2022 and 2023, we decided that also in 2024 we wanted to name the Italian American of the year, now a pleasant tradition for We the Italians! Stanley Tucci was the 2022 winner, and Sylvester Stallone won last year. Once again, this year we asked all of you, and once again we had a great response! As in 2023, this year too we decided not to make a shortlist within which to choose, just le...

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The Origins Of The Italian Christmas Eve Celebration, Feast Of The Seven Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian American tradition as steeped in lore as it is in the saline taste of the sea. And, in classically literal Italian fashion (see also: tomato sauce; meatballs), it is also exactly what it sounds like. But, while the reasons your family partakes might differ from the reasons our family celebrates, or even the chaotic way it's depicted on TV series "The Bea...

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Journey to discover the Malatesta Castles in the heart of Romagna

Romagna, with its green lands and hills silhouetted against the sea, is a region that tells a story of great dynasties, art, power and battles. Among the most famous and powerful families that have marked the history of this land are the Malatesta. Over the centuries, the Malatesta left an indelible mark on Romagna, with a network of castles, fortresses, churches and monuments that tell of their r...

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The "Mini Italy Of America" Is Florida's Most Underrated Town

Florida's little slice of Italy, with plenty of stunning landmarks, Mediterranean elegance, and Italian fine dining, is easily the most underrated town in the state. You may think that this charming neighborhood is no secret, yet this is a place that many overlook when visiting the region in favor of bigger cities like Orlando and Miami. While it is just twenty minutes from Miami, the vibe, style,...

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Rosa DeLauro Selected as Co-Chair of Italian American Congressional Delegation

Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced that she had been selected as the new Democratic Co-Chair of the Italian American Congressional Delegation: “Italian Americans are an integral part of our nation’s diverse cultural makeup. Growing u... Read More

New York

Where to Enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes in Westchester, NY

Although Christmas Eve is when children ’round the world wait for the big guy in red to freefall down the chimney, back in the days of old in Southern Italy, December 24 was a time of commemorative waiting for the birth of Jesus Christ. This more hol... Read More

East

La Panarda: A Taste Of Ancient Italy In America

A tasting menu showcases a chef's culinary talents and aims to tell a story woven through the meal’s ingredients, techniques, plating, and recipes of each course. Typically comprising five to twelve dishes, these decadent menus can be challenging, ev... Read More

South East

'Chianti In The Carolinas' Is A Vineyard Offering A Stunning Piece Of Tuscany In America

The battle between Old World and New World wines has been around for centuries and still persists today. Although countries outside the established wine-growing regions of Europe and the Middle East now boast their own traditions going back hundreds... Read More

Great Lakes

Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection in Chicago in March 2025

In order to meet Cupid and Psyche, as is only right since they are two mythological figures, one has to penetrate into the ancient heart of the capital, in Trastevere. Beyond a small secret garden, crowned in the center by a citrus tree, is a room wi... Read More

Midwest

What is the Feast of Seven Fishes and where can you find one in KC?

What is the Feast of Seven Fishes? It’s all in the name. Simply put, it’s the Italian American tradition of eating fish in place of meat on Christmas Eve day. It’s comparable to Thanksgiving in its dinner party grandeur and features, you guessed it,... Read More

South

Tilman Fertitta may be Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta may soon be adding a geopolitical chapter to his lengthy career resume according to a Wednesday evening report from CBS News. According to CBS' senior White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs, President-elect Dona... Read More

West

Nevada’s largest paper manufacturer acquired by Italian company

An Italian company has acquired Nevada’s largest paper producer, making them the fourth largest tissue paper producer in North America. Sofidel, an Italian-based company, acquired the tissue division of Clearwater Paper in November for $1.06 billion,... Read More

California

Authentic Italian Pizza by Aromi: Freshly crafted with ingredients from Italy

La Mesa’s Aromi Italian Cuisine Restaurant has expanded its operations to include Pizza by Aromi, a pizzeria located next door to Aromi. The pizzeria serves amazing Sicilian pizzas. Co-owner Marco Lanza, emigrated from Sicily in 2018, received his gr... Read More

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