Emilia-Romagna and Made in Italy: where to invest
A recent study funded by Comitato Leornardo – an Italian Committee aimed at promoting Made in Italyabroad – has pointed out that design and artisan know-how are the main attractive elements of products from Emilia-Romagna for foreign investments. These findings were announced during the conference promoted by Comitato Leonardo and IMA Spa (the wor...
Mike Isabella Projects Tysons Eatery Opening Near Thanksgiving
If you're familiar with the DC restaurant scene, you've probably heard the name Mike Isabella before. Think the classic Italian favorites of G by Mike Isabella or mouthwatering Greek dishes at Kapnos. Isabella, locally named the 2016 Restaurateur of the Year, has restaurants in DC, Arlington, Bethesda, and even Richmond. But soon, Fairfax County re...
Bernie Carducci is an IU Southeast institution
Claudie Minor was quite a football player. He helped the Denver Broncos make it to the 1977 Super Bowl. And he helped Bernie Carducci make it to IU Southeast. One of best ambassadors of IUS used to be one of the worst linemen in community-college ball. Before Carducci turned to teaching psychology he turned from dreams of pigskin glory. Carducci cr...
Unico’s Bell’ Italia Festivale planned for Sept. 16-17
The Hazleton Unico Club will renew the area’s Italian heritage with the 10th annual Bell’ Italia Festivale Sept. 16 and 17 at Hazle Twp. Community Park. The event will feature entertainment, the best meatball in the area contest, a spaghetti eating contest, the traditional Italian games of fingers and bocce ball, carnival kiddie rides and tricky tr...
Festa dell’ uva! celebrates grape harvest, new friends
Woodbridge Winery plants to celebrate the grape harvest with fine wine and Italian food next week, and Lodi wine lovers are invited to take part. Festa dell’ uva! — Italian for “grape festival” — will be held under tents outdoors. The long table covered in a traditional red-checkered tablecloth encourages guests to make new friends and enjoy a dinn...
Andiamo's Frank Crupi on 16 Years of Success in MiMo
If you've lived in Miami long enough, you understand that operating a successful restaurant for many years in this city is quite the feat. This past month, however, Andiamo in the MiMo district celebrated its 16th birthday. What's the secret? Managing partner Frank Crupi attributes the pizzeria's longevity to the fact Andiamo hasn't strayed from it...
Italian Artist Antonio Biagiotti to exhibit at Agora Gallery New York!
Coming to Agora Gallery this July is the exhibition Enigmatic Visions featuring the artist Antonio Biagiotti. The exhibition opens July 28, 2017 and runs through August 17, 2017 with an opening reception on Thursday, August 3 from 6-8 pm. Entrance is free. The photographic work of Italian artist Antonio Biagiotti is as compelling in its symbolism a...
Alberto Bombassei Drives Brembo To Peak Performance in Crucial U.S. Brake Market
Alberto Bombassei made at least two major moves as chief of Brembo SpA that helped land him in the U.S. Automotive Hall of Fame last week. He made an eyebrow-raising bet in sticking with brakes for thirsty performance vehicles for the U.S. market even in the face of $4-a-gallon gasoline and the Great Recession. And the long-time chairman of the It...
Sons of Italy raises over $10,000 from Golf Outing
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 raised over $10,000 from its annual golf outing held at Knoll West Country Club on Thursday, July 6. Proceeds from the outing will be used to purchase gift cards from area stores to donate to local charitable organizations, including Parsippany Day Care Center, Parsippany Food Pantry, the Valerie Fund, and Jersey Batter...
Following the Mediterranean Diet, in Italy
It was the third day of classes for a new, four-week Study Abroad course in Padua, Italy, and a group of BU students was on a scavenger hunt in the city’s outdoor market, the Piazza della Frutta. They were in search of examples of foods that could be included in the popular Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fresh produce, whole grains, nuts, leg...
The palace of wonders. Interview with Prospero Colonna
“It’s always a thrill to be in such beautiful spaces. There is always something new to discover or be impressed by. It’s not something you can ever get used to, or not notice.” Prince Prospero Colonna, who since his childhood has lived in the magnificent family home on Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome, shows no uncertainty and is easy to believe: the...
Italian-American community deserves better representation
Nov. 6, 1979, literally minutes after I was elected to Binghamton City Council, a prominent local individual was overheard saying “I see the Mafia bought the City of Binghamton.” I didn’t win because I went door to door nonstop for five straight months. I didn’t win because I was on the right side of the issues. Maybe I was smart? Nope. This 28 yea...