Zucchero brings world tour to Chicago on May 16
Live Italian music returns to Chicago this month as international superstar Zucchero brings his Overdose d’Amore World Tour to the Copernicus Center on Thursday, May 16. “Zucchero’s live show is one of the most electrifying, upbeat and exciting Italian musical experiences we bring to Chicago,” says Ron Onesti, promoter of the Chicago show. “Everyon...
A gentler side of the Dolomites: a summer break in Italy’s Adamello-Brenta natural park
The pool was empty – perhaps because at about 22C, the water was too cold for Italians. It was also about to close. Whatever the reason, we had the glorious Biolago di Pinzolo, a spring-fed, plant-filtered swimming lake, to ourselves. As my son and I swam, we could just make out the tiny red-roofed hermitage of San Martino on the forested slope abo...
Italian Restaurant Violetto Opening in St. Helena
The former Acacia House at the Alila Hotel and Resort in Napa Valley will reopen in mid-May as Violetto, a fine dining experience with tasting and a la carte menus. Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Thomas Lents, whose resume includes Michelin-star restaurants in the Midwest, a stint at Joel Robuchon’s Mansion restaurant, and Quince in San Fr...
Lobster…pastry?!?
Far are the days of limited, and exclusively corporate-restaurant options, ‘different’ has become the standard in America’s Finest City, providing every chef the opportunity to highlight their family-favorite dishes, desserts, and other foods that their neighbors might not have heard of. Foods that may have once been overlooked are now delicacies,...
Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Star in the Fiat 500e’s Electrifying New Campaign
Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee and Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito have teamed up for their first-ever national advertising campaign, bringing a touch of Italy to America with the launch of the all-new, all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e. This marks Stellantis’ debut of its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in North America. The campaign, aptly...
Nardò Will Open in Culver City Later This Month
Fresh off the heels of making its West Hollywood debut, Nardò will soon bring its authentic Italian cuisine to Culver City. The newest location off Culver Boulevard is expected to be open by the end of the month. Originally founded in Huntington Beach by award-winning restaurateur Gianni Chiloiro, Nardò takes its namesake from Gianni’s mother’s, wh...
Rockford (IL) Mayor McNamara visits ‘Sister City’ Ferentino, Italy
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara is in Italy this week to strengthen ties with the city’s Sister City of Ferentino. Rockford participates in the Sister City program, which works to increase global cooperation, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate economic development. Ferentino has been Rockford’s Sister City since 2006. The Mayor of Ferentino...
Columbus Citizens Foundation: The Benefits of Your Support
Among the many philanthropic endeavors CCF has undertaken throughout the years, one we have taken particular pride in is responding to emergencies in Italy, from earthquakes to COVID. Last year, the region of Emilia Romagna was devastated by severe flooding, with the city of Faenza facing heavy damages. Thanks to the efforts of Cay. Giuliana Ridolf...
Italian Open: Rome sets up red clay tennis court in city centre
Rome is preparing for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament, also known as the Italian Open, by setting up a red clay court in the central Piazza del Popolo. The court will host the men's and women's pre-qualification matches until 4 May, in collaboration between the city and Federtennis, ahead of the 81st edition of the prestigious ten...
New Italian restaurant on White Bridge Road promises dishes that are 'not Americanized'
A new Italian restaurant — DeLuca — opens Tuesday, April 30 in the former Porta Via restaurant space off White Bridge Road, the latest of several Italian fine-dining spots to open in Nashville in the past five years. Managers at DeLuca — so named for its Italian chef, Rosario DeLuca — said their restaurant will stand out for authenticity because it...
Stamford officials may reverse decision to have students in school for Columbus and Veterans days
A controversial move to hold school on both Columbus and Veterans Day in Stamford is likely to be reversed because it will cost the district money. The Board of Education is expected to conduct a revote on the school calendar for the next two school years on Tuesday night that would bring both holidays back as days off for students and staff. "Th...
The case for Mario Draghi as the next European Council president
The European Union (EU) is at a crossroads: It must choose either to enact significant reforms or accept its impending decline. One of the few leaders willing to make much-needed reforms is Mario Draghi, the former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) and former prime minister of Italy. As ECB president from 2011-2019, Draghi is widely cred...