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Falcone and Borsellino honored in New York city

In the prestigious setting of the Italian School of New York Guglielmo Marconi, led by Michael Cascianelli, a special day was held for middle and high school students to commemorate two symbols in the fight against the mafia: Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, on the sad anniversary of the Capaci Massacre. Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino are not just names in Italian history, but embody...

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The Italian Influence on Mediterranean Cuisine: Culinary Legacy and Flavors

Italian cuisine’s historical roots extend back to ancient times, intertwining with the diverse cultures that have traversed the Mediterranean Sea. Through trade and conquest, these culinary practices have been shared, adapted, and refined, leading to the array of dishes we associate with Mediterranean cooking today. The key ingredients – olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs – are synonymou...

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Renowned painter and pioneer of minimalism Frank Stella dies at 87

Renowned minimalist painter Frank Stella died Saturday of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, N.Y. The artist was 87 years old. Stella's representative, Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York, confirmed the news with NPR. "Marianne Boesky began representing Stella in 2014, and the gallery is deeply grateful for a decade of collaboration with the artist and his studio," Boesky said. "It has been a gre...

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5 beaches to explore the Ionian side of Puglia

Beachgoing pros in Puglia understand the sea’s winds and move accordingly. Whether you’re chasing a calm day or wind-filled waves, one step outside (or a glance at the weather app) will send you either east or west: to the Adriatic or the Ionian coasts, respectively. Many Pugliese locals, however, are less divided between the two seas. Despite the winds, where we go most often corresponds to where...

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Italian Heritage shared at Rockford Public Library meeting

A Rockford man shares the history of Italian immigrants that settled into Rockford and their impacted in the area. On Saturday, members of the community gathered to look at the history of Italian immigrants in Rockford at the Rockford Public Library, 6685 E State Street. “Today were addressing the town Americans that settled into Rockford, Illinois. We’re mainly focusing on the heritage, where the...

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What to see in Casoli, the olive oil town in Abruzzo

Our journey exploring the most beautiful gems to visit in Italy takes us to Abruzzo once again, the enchanting Europe’s green region, a land where the mountains embrace the sea capable of welcoming and pampering tourists among ancient cities and stunning villages. Speaking of villages, today let's discover together what to see in Casoli, one of the most historic, beautiful and iconic places set in...

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Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini joins FOX Sports as analyst for UEFA EURO 2024

FOX Sports, America's new English-language home for UEFA Euro 2024, announced Wednesday that legendary Italian center-back Giorgio Chiellini will join the network's broadcast team this summer as a studio analyst. This will mark Chiellini's broadcast debut with FOX Sports. During Chiellini's storied 18-year career with the Italian national team, he earned 117 caps and, most notably, was Italy's cap...

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What’s In A Name? The Fight To Protect Italy’s “San Marzano” Tomato Appellation

It would not seem easy to make the tomato into a prized ingredient, but, after decades of promotion in the food media, the tomatoes of San Marzano in southern Italy have taken on a gastronomic status as having no equal anywhere when it comes to intensity of flavor, natural sweetness and a balance of acid. For a foreign food like the tomato that was only transplanted from the Americas in the 16th ...

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New Italian restaurant coming to Crystal Lake promises ‘the real deal’

Lake in the Hills resident Dominic Florio is ready to step out of retirement and make his mark on the Crystal Lake restaurant scene at age 73. “I decided one more time. I can only play so much golf, and I love the business,” he said. He is opening a fine-dining Italian restaurant off Randall Road called Florio’s Italian. The restaurant, at 1540 Carlemont Drive, will have dishes inspired by souther...

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A Guide to Lesser-Known Lucca, Italy

Italy was a travel hotbed this summer (literally and figuratively). It was the perfect storm of variables: Post-COVID travel crescendoing, the new season of HBO’s White Lotus airing and coupled with the rise of Tomato Girl Summer on TikTok, featuring crystal blue waters in Capri and mouthwatering plates of homemade pasta. But the influx of tourists caused prices to sky-rocket, particularly in alre...

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New England

Mamma Italia Ristorante in Sturbridge puts authentic Italian cooking first

Husband and wife team Marco and Kathy Baldieri opened the new restaurant Mamma Italia in Sturbridge last summer, successfully combining the passions and experiences of Marco Baldieri, an executive chef who for more than 40 years has stayed true to tr... Read More

New York

Renowned painter and pioneer of minimalism Frank Stella dies at 87

Renowned minimalist painter Frank Stella died Saturday of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, N.Y. The artist was 87 years old. Stella's representative, Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York, confirmed the news with NPR. "Marianne Boesky began represent... Read More

East

This is the best orecchiette found in New Jersey

It's not often that I can say something is the BEST. And certainly, we have some of the best restaurants in the country right here in the Garden State. As you know, I'm funny about pasta, I don't buy and try not to eat anything made with American hyb... Read More

South East

Vestavia resident inducted into Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame

Lou Scripa, a Vestavia Hills resident for close to 30 years, recently was inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame. He joins people like Vince Lombardi, Joe DiMaggio and Mario Andretti in that hall of fame, but many people in V... Read More

Great Lakes

New Italian restaurant coming to Crystal Lake promises ‘the real deal’

Lake in the Hills resident Dominic Florio is ready to step out of retirement and make his mark on the Crystal Lake restaurant scene at age 73. “I decided one more time. I can only play so much golf, and I love the business,” he said. He is opening a... Read More

Midwest

Italian Eatery “Emilia” to Occupy Ground Floor of The Current

The acclaimed proprietors of Restaurant Olivia, lauded by the Michelin Guide and celebrated as one of Denver’s premier dining destinations, have announced their latest venture, Emilia. Nestled in Denver’s River North District in a 3,700-square-foot s... Read More

South

Ferrari challenge North America drivers duel for inaugural 296 challenge victories

There was no shortage of Ferrari racecars or on-track action during the 2024 Ferrari Challenge North America season-opening race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX on Saturday. More than 70 Ferraris across the Trofeo Pirelli, Coppa Shell... Read More

West

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... Read More

California

79 Years of Italian Liberation: Resistance & Remembrance (25 April 2024)

On April 25th, the Comites of San Francisco honored the 79th Anniversary of Italy’s liberation from Nazifascism and the end of World War II with a special event at the Museo ItaloAmericano in San Francisco, attended by 80+ people. The evening kicked... Read More

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