Architecture – Italian Style
Among Italy’s 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the most of any country – the majority include some type of architecture: castles, churches, city centers, dwellings, public spaces, temples, and tombs. Although traces of settlements have been found dating to more than 50,000 years ago, it was during the eighth century BC when the Etruscans began to i...
Ulster County Italian American Foundation announces award winners 2023
The Ulster County Italian American Foundation (UCIAF) has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual educational and community grants. Anna Brett, the educational awards chairperson, and her committee selected the following winners for the annual $1000 award: Riley Adams, Marlboro High School; Emily Bartolone, Rondout Valley High School; Grace Cas...
What to do in Bologna in a Day (The Perfect Bologna Day Trip Itinerary)
Planning to spend one day in Bologna and wonder what the best itinerary is? You’ve come to the right place! In this Bologna in-a-day guide, I will show you how to make the most of your time in the beautiful capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. With its prime location as one of the country’s major transportation hubs and the convenience of the Frec...
This Italian food chain just opened in Westwood, its 5th Greater Cincinnati location
Piada Italian Street Food opened its fifth location in Greater Cincinnati on Monday. The Columbus-based, fast-casual restaurant chain opened at 6176 Glenway Ave. in Westwood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning. According to a press release, 50% of opening day sales will benefit Oak Hills High School. The Westwood restaurant now joins Piad...
Some Advice for Traveling in Italy in July & August
Google ‘the best and worst times to visit Italy’ and just about every source you find will tell you that the best months to visit Italy are April through June and September through October and that the worst times to visit are July and August, when the weather gets uncomfortably hot and high season brings high prices and crowds. But what if summer...
IACCSE is looking for a junior project manager - Busines events
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is looking for a “Junior Project Manager – Business Events”. The candidate will support the IACCSE’s projects and events senior team to enhance different initiatives, including Chamber’s signature business events. The junior project manager will be tasked with researching and securing venues, planning...
Borgo Pace, a place where time stopped
Borgo Pace, the hamlet of peace: this is what the name of this tiny village of just above 500 means if translated literally. And peaceful it must be, as immersed as it is in the green tranquility typical of the low Apennines, in the Marche province of Pesaro-Urbino, but not far from Tuscany. However, Borgo Pace isn’t only known for the idyllic ima...
Award-Winning Ambrogio15 Restaurant to Open at Biltmore Fashion Park
Biltmore Fashion Park is home to multiple top-rated eateries, and the latest dining concept to join its impressive lineup of restaurants is no exception. Ambrogio15, the award-winning restaurant group out of San Diego, will open its sixth concept at Biltmore Fashion Park in December, bringing Valley residents and visitors a striking dining experien...
Inside the ‘world’s smallest restaurant’ for just two guests
There are fireworks, flaming outdoor candles, a silver bell to summon the waiter – and just one elegantly set table for two. Solo Per Due – “Just for Two” in Italian – is no ordinary restaurant, and not just because of its tiny size.
A Dozen Drawings From Leonardo da Vinci’s 1,200-Page ‘Codex Atlanticus’ Will Go on View in the U.S. for the First Time
A dozen drawings by Leonardo da Vinci will be on view in the U.S. for the first time in a show opening this summer in Washington, D.C. They come from the Codex Atlanticus, the largest collection of drawings and writings in Italian by the legendary polymath, which stretches across some 1,200 pages over 12 volumes. Leonardo maintained the Codex Atl...
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan Awards 2023 Academic Scholarships
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (IACCM) proudly announced the results of its 2023 scholarship competition at its monthly meeting on June 7 at Villa Penna in Sterling Heights. The Honorable Joseph Toia, Macomb County Circuit Court, has been chairman of the IACCM Scholarship Committee for more than twenty years and once again pre...
Co-creator of Marvel characters John Romita Sr. dies at 93
Renowned comic book artist John Romita Sr., known for co-creating iconic Marvel characters such as Wolverine, the Punisher, and Mary Jane Watson, has passed away at 93. The news of his death was announced on Tuesday night via Twitter by his son, John Romita Jr., who is also a celebrated comic book artist. Romita Jr. expressed his grief, stating tha...