10 books set in Italy that will make you dream of being there
To prepare for a trip, many people buy destination guides to create their own roadmap and not miss the most beautiful things to see and do. Some travellers, however, prefer to read books set in the place they are going to visit, because the stories not only describe magnificent places, but also the emotions they arouse. If you belong to this catego...
Pasta filata: exploring the cheesy world of mozzarella, scamorza and more
What could be more emblematic of Italy than a pizza margherita, small pools of fresh mozzarella bubbling and lightly brown, starkly contrasted against a bright red tomato palette, a lone basil leaf or two providing a pop of dark green? On average, an Italian consumes about 23 kilos of cheese per year. Of that, mozzarella has a reputation for being...
The Getty unveils work by master Italian artist
The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired “A Drinking and Musical Party,” a lively 17th-century genre painting by Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi, from a private collector. The painting went on view on April 23 in the Getty Center’s East Pavilion. The painting depicts a group of seven young men gathered around a table to eat, drink and play music. A...
Authentic Italian handmade pasta made in the heart of Honolulu
Italian-born Francesco Camuffo brings the art of pasta-making to the islands. His love for homemade pasta and keeping his Nona’s recipe and pasta-making techniques alive inspired him to create Bambino’s. Bambino’s is an authentic and homemade Italian pasta take-out and delivery service in Kakaako. Camuffo, who comes from a small town near Venice, a...
Rome, the route to discover ten of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's most famous works
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Naples 1598 - Rome 1680) is the leading figure of seventeenth-century European Baroque figurative culture. In his artistic career he distinguished himself among Roman artists, earning a prestigious reputation with the popes and leading figures of his time. As a great interpreter of the culture of the period, Bernini was able t...
San Pellegrino, the trendiest water in the world
San Pellegrino, a name synonymous with Italian sparkling mineral water, has been part of the country’s culinary and cultural history since its establishment in 1899. Originating from San Pellegrino Terme, in the Alps of Bergamo, the brand embodies the Italian flair for combining quality with style and tradition. The history of San Pellegrino began...
Celebrate 110 years of culture at the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival
For one weekend each year, the nation’s oldest outdoor continuous market transforms into Philadelphia’s largest block party. With more than 120 vendors, live entertainment, and an action-packed schedule of activities, the South 9 th Street Italian Market Festival will once again showcase the rich history and culture of this historic Philly landmark...
Sicilian vs Italian language: 5 reasons natives can’t understand each other
From vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation there are many differences between Italian and Sicilian. Even natives can misunderstand each other! Ah, bedda Sicilia! Wait… shouldn’t it be bella? Well, technically yes, bella is the Italian word for beautiful, but in Sicily, linguistic surprises await around every corner! Don’t believe it? Try asking fo...
Amplifon grows in the US with a double acquisition
Amplifon, an Italian company founded in 1950 to help all those who had suffered hearing damage from the war, is now world leader in the retail hearing care market and is growing further in the U.S. The group has completed the acquisition of Hearing Instruments and Precision Hearing Aid, two companies owned by one of Miracle-Ear's leading franchisee...
Southern Colorado soldier's WWII sacrifice remembered in Italy 80 years after his death
Memories of a southern Colorado soldier killed during World War II live on eight decades later in Montebuono — a Central Italian comune of about 1,000 residents. Cpl. Paul Horatio Valdez, 26, of Trinidad, was one of eight American soldiers killed by Nazis in a Montebuono monastery on April 13, 1944. His family, who relocated to Pueblo a few years a...
Rising star conductor Valentina Peleggi makes U.S. opera debut in Seattle
No matter how many times you’ve seen “The Barber of Seville” — let alone heard the hit tune that Figaro, the title character, sings as his first entrance — you can expect fresh insights into this well-known score under Valentina Peleggi’s baton. The Italian conductor is bringing her special affinity with the brand of opera perfected by Rossini to t...
Festa Italiana returns to the Summerfest grounds in 2024
Not only is Festa Italiana 2024 returning to the Henry W. Maier Festival Park, the Italian Community Center has announced that the event will kick off the ethnic festivals seasons, too, moving to spring. Festa Italiana – back on the Summerfest grounds for the first time since 2019 – will take place May 31-June 2. This year's “Little Italy on the La...