The creation of the Louisiana-Italian Film Festival is a result of the Russo Brothers / NIAF Film Forum
Italian Film Festival: August 5th at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, LA. Featured Films: “Who Killa da Chief?” Solving the murder mystery that led to the 1891 massacre of 11 Italians and the expansion of Columbus Day; “Italian-Americans: Transatlantic Aviators and Transformative Immigrants” Colonel Francesco de Pinedo’s 1927 Trans...
IAP 281: Coming home and catching up: sharing our latest Italian American adventures and what they taught us
Even though we at the Italian American Podcast spend A LOT of time together, every once in a while, our adventures around Italian American life take us to distinct destinations. Like any group of best buds, we look forward to reuniting and catching up, so this time, we thought we would share that conversation with you! In this week’s episode, John,...
Summerlin home with ‘Little Italy’ streetscape sells for $5.9M
The charming Italian streetscape known as “Little Italy” is a striking feature of Lara Stone’s custom-designed home. The “street” transforms the home’s basement light well into a cozy Italian retreat with a decorative fountain, intimate café tables and realistic storefronts. “I wanted to do something unique with the space,” Stone said. “I didn’t wa...
Cleaning Michelangelo's David: the best job in the world
Ask 10 employed people their opinion of the best job in the world, and don’t be surprised if you get 10 different responses ranging from serious to humorous to daydreaming. There’s one responder, however, who is likely to come up with a reply that’s difficult, if not impossible, to dispute. She is Eleonora Pucci, who works for the distinguished Gal...
There's a new Italian restaurant in Henderson. Here's what to know about the owners, menu
Henderson has a new Italian restaurant called Tavola dei Nonna, with a menu of Italian classics and some new twists. Here's what you need to know. Werfelman been a chef for over 30 years, in the Marines and later at The Precinct and Behle St. Café in Cincinnati and other places, before moving to Madisonville, Kentucky and semi-retiring. A friend ho...
Grand Torino: why the ‘cacophonous and intoxicating’ Italian city is a must-see
The Porta Palazzo, Europe’s biggest open market, sits on the Piazza della Repubblica, Turin’s biggest square. The market is open six days a week and its hundreds of stalls attract thousands of visitors. The enormous octagonal piazza is criss-crossed by tram lines and usually clogged by delivery vans, empty pallets, full boxes of fruit and vegetable...
Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour
When: Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Where: Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008 A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance mana...
Top 10 best places to stay in Tuscany in 2023
A region known and loved throughout the world for its landscapes, its culture and its flavors could only be excellent also as regards the hospitality. Tuscany is in fact incredibly rich in historic houses surrounded by greenery, or of dreamy resorts in the heart of art cities and ancient villages. Luxury services and highly suggestive locations are...
Roncadin targets US market expansion
The Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has signed a new loan of 14 million euros with Roncadin, an Italian company specializing in the production of frozen pizzas. The aim is to launch an internationalization project through the US subsidiary, Roncadin Holding USA Corp. This involves the purchase and renovation of a production facility in Chicago and the...
There's a New Chef Leading the Kitchen at the Cat-Themed Gattara Inside the Warwick Hotel
Gattara, the cheeky cat-themed Italian restaurant located inside the Warwick Hotel off 17th Avenue and Grant Street, welcomed a new chef in April, and he's been busy. “We saw a need to not only revamp our existing menu, but to address a need in the Denver market — offering a truly authentic Italian experience,” says David Breeden, the restaurant’s...
Neiman Marcus Celebrates the Return of Its Iconic Award With 2023 Recipient Brunello Cucinelli
An elegant dinner to celebrate our hometown luxury department store bestowing their Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion to esteemed designer Brunello Cucinelli, who established his namesake line in Italy in 1978. The prestigious award was established by Carrie Marcus Neiman and Stanley Marcus 85 years ago and has...
Gabriele Salvatores shooting Napoli – New York
Shooting is now underway on Napoli – New York, the new film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, who’s already back behind the cameras after bringing his previous film Casanova’s Return to cinemas in late March this year. The screenplay for Napoli – New York was penned by the director himself, based on an unreleased story written in a neorealistic vein...