90-year-old Illinois Italian restaurant to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'
Another restaurant in central Illinois is set to be highlighted on "America's Best Restaurants." The online show announced it will visit Mona's Italian Foods on June 16. The 90-year-old Italian restaurant was founded by Nildo “Mona” Arthur Bernardi and is located in Toluca. In 2001, the family business opened Bernardi's in Washington. Tony Bernardi...
Caponata: so full of flavor, so full of history
Some dishes strike a chord so profound to become synonymous with memories of a place, a moment, or even a person. Caponata is one such dish for me, intertwined with the memory of a dear friend from Sicily, whose culinary prowess is unrivaled: known for her heavenly caponata, she crafted a somehow secret recipe that continues to mystify all those fo...
Italian Street Festival returns to Indy
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy at the upcoming Italian Street Festival. Taking place on June 9th and June 10th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 520 Stevens Street, this event promises to be a celebration of all things Italian. Best of all, admission and parking are completely free! Food enthusiasts and It...
A Typical Day In The Life Of A Study Abroad Student in Rome, Italy
Studying abroad can be a life-changing, formative experience for students. If you’re seeking more from your post-secondary education, it’s an excellent opportunity to consider. John Cabot University exposes students to Rome, Italy's wonders, providing a unique educational experience. Prepare to travel and explore Italy, learning from the rich cultu...
New Cabrini statue boasts an Italian back story
A new statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was unveiled on Oct. 15, 2022, in the courtyard of Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral in celebration of the 75th anniversary of her canonization. Born in Italy, Mother Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized, and her statue in Chicago has a great Italian backstory. The sculpture was created by Lo...
Archaeologists Discovered 2,500-Year-Old Ancient Greek Catacombs Using Subatomic Particles
Deep below the bustling city streets of Naples, Italy, researchers used futuristic sounding technology to reveal an ancient Greek tomb that archaeologists for years knew existed but have been unable to access, according to Live Science. The area currently known as Naples was first called Cumae, the first ancient Greek colony in Italy. Around 650 BC...
Beloved Fascino in Montclair is no more. In its place: Gioia Mia
Fascino, the award-winning, 20-year-old, beloved Italian restaurant in Montclair owned by acclaimed chef Ryan DePersio, is no more. DePersio sold it to general manager Mary Cumella, who renamed the restaurant Gioia Mia. The new chef is Logan Ramirez, who was Fascino's chef de cuisine. Ramirez did stints at Gramercy Tavern in New York City as well a...
Newport Italianfest expects to have 120k+ visitors this weekend
The 31st annual Italianfest is returning to Newport this weekend with more than a dozen Italian food vendors, performances and activities. Newport has been a hub for Italian families for generations. In 1991, the former mayor, Thomas Guidulgi Sr., and the former commissioner, Jerry Peluso created the very first Italianfest to celebrate the city’s h...
Chicago's Italian Restaurants Partner Up to Raise Flood Relief Funds for Italy
Chicago Chefs Cook, the chef-centric philanthropic organization, is teaming up with the National Italian American Foundation to bring together some of Chicago’s Italian restaurants for the special Chicago Chefs Cook presents: The Emilia-Romagna Dinner Series to support farmers in the northern Italian region who lost their crops and homes to the dev...
Italy’s top court orders city to pay €50,000 to couple over nightlife noise
Mayors across Italy are fearing a deluge of legal complaints after the country’s top court ruled that noisy nightlife could be harmful to people’s health. In the first ruling of its kind in Italy, the supreme court of cassation ordered Brescia city council to pay €50,000 in compensation to a couple for failing to safeguard them against noise, repor...
Consulate of Italy in Detroit Hosts Italian National Day Celebration
On June 2, 2023 the Consulate of Italy in Detroit hosted a celebration to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Republic of Italy. Consul Allegra Baistrocchi and her staff welcomed almost 500 invited guests to The Eastern, in Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market, an homage to the rich Italian immigrant community of centuries past, with a wink to th...
Restaurant of the Week: Rosso Italian
Nestled into the bustling heart of Downtown Phoenix, Rosso Italian is a new dining experience from Pomo Restaurant Group, the creators of sister concepts Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana and Luna Gelateria. The fresh site made its grand debut in February and continues to make waves in the vibrant city as the go-to restaurant for an authentic taste of Italy...