Sons of Italy welcome Orland Park to Saint Joseph Table
A long-standing Italian-American tradition, Saint Joseph's Table, is to be held March 20 when the Sons of Italy of Orland Park Leone D'Oro Lodge 2700 and Orland Park Village Trustee Dan Calandriello host a Saint Joseph Table at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. The event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Food is to be s...
Carla Gugino: Italian of the Week
Carla Gugino, whose father was Italian, was born on August 29, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida. She spent her childhood between California and Florida. When she was 15 and living in San Diego, she decided to try her hand at a modeling career. While successful, Carla became disillusioned with the lifestyle. A year later, she moved to New York City and op...
Made in Italy, l'agroalimentare "coltiva" il futuro
Dopo anni di chiusura e sfiducia da parte degli istituti finanziari, oggi investire nel comparto agroalimentare appare sempre più strategico e vincente, con i big nostrani che sembrano impegnati a fare a gara per concedere finanziamenti, moratorie e linee di credito capaci di andare incontro alle esigenze del comparto. Nelle ultime settima...
Italian, the way it should be
When Donato Scotti opened La Strada in Palo Alto in 2004, he breathed new life into the dining scene on University Avenue. His appetizers were dazzling, pasta dishes luscious, fish perfectly cooked and desserts worth the calories. Donato Enoteca in Redwood City was the next logical step for Scotti. Opened in 2009, there was more space for...
ExoMars, Italian techology leads the space missions
"The ExoMars 2016 with its scientific and technological cargo is travelling to Mars, where it will prepare grounds for the research of answers that are so important to us, those on the origin of life". That's how Roberto Battiston, President of Asi, the Italian Space Association, has hailed a space mission that not only brings so much fasc...
The IACC Chapter in South Carolina hosted a delegation from Miami leaded by Hon. Gloria Bellelli, Consul General of Italy
The IACC Chapter in South Carolina hosted a delegation from Miami leaded by Hon. Gloria Bellelli, Consul General of Italy. The mission included a visit to the office of our member MSC, a meeting with the Italian business and community leaders, and a Networking Event for members and guests at National Bank of South Carolina. During the...
Rita's Italian Ice to open in Colorado Springs this summer
The popular east coast frozen treat spot Rita's Italian Ice said Monday it will open its first location in Colorado Springs this summer. The store will be located in the Plaza at Chapel Hills shopping complex, near Briargate and Academy boulevards. The store said a soft opening was scheduled for late June, however an exact date has no...
Upscale Italian restaurant Tartufo coming to Midtown
Reservations-only, fine-dining Italian restaurant Tartufo Nashville has targeted a June 10 opening at the Midtown building formerly occupied by eateries Magnolia South and Mambu. In addition to dining rooms for 48 patrons, the 4,500-square-foot restaurant at 1808 Hayes St. will have a small bar, a piano lounge and an outdoor covered patio...
Versace celebrates new Boston store with capsule collection
The Italian fashion house is expanding its presence in the USA with its first Boston, Massachussetts boutique. To celebrate the opening of this new store, the luxury label's creative director, Donatella Versace, has designed a mini-collection in the colors of the American flag. Designed in collaboration with the architect, Jamie Fobert, th...
More than $10.000 to support AP Program and Italian classes
Raised $5000 to support AP Italian Program thanks to the commitment of COMITES that, on this occasion, has opened a fundraising activity. The FAA/USA (Federazione delle Associazioni Abruzzesi) has replied positively this year, too. Gizio's, Paesani d'Italia's and Aprutium's contributions have made the AP program even stronger. An important contribu...
Chef Paulette Licitra shares favorite Italian recipe
Name: Paulette Licitra, aka Chef Paulette Current occupation: Chef/cooking instructor. She teaches Italian cooking classes out of her home in Nashville. Licitra completed her professional culinary studies at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City and cooked in Mario Batali's restaurant Lupa. Her cookbook, "Italian Cooking Party...
Fiat 124 Spider provata su strada in USA al suo debutto americano
Il viaggio di Infomotori.com alla scoperta dell'America del Nord è coinciso con l'arrivo sul mercato della nuova e tanto attesa Fiat 124 Spider che negli USA è sempre equipaggiata col 1400 turbo benzina MultiAir da 160 CV anziché i 140 destinati agli italiani che possono consolarsi però coi 180 cavalli della Abarth 124. Negli USA invece la...