Visiting Gubbio with Don Matteo
Gubbio is a medieval town at the base of Mount Ingino, a small mountain in the Apennine range in central Italy. The town achieved international pop culture stardom as the setting for the Italian TV series Don Matteo. We have been binging on this 266-episode series. Having finished 6 of the 12 seasons, we’re hoping it will never end. One can’t reall...
Columbus Day Parade in Bridgeport Names First Woman Grand Marshal
The Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport will name Nancy DiNardo the 2023 Grand Marshal of the Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade, presenting her with the Grand Marshal Sash on June 28th at Tashua Knolls Banquets in Trumbull at 5:30 pm. DiNardo is the first woman Grand Marshal of the Parade, scheduled for October 8th o...
Hotel in Italy That's Over 10,000 Years Old Is Straight Out of a Dream
There are a lot of reasons to visit Italy — the good food and the beautiful sights are just a couple of them — but all of the history that exists there is also at the top of that list. The perfect example of this history is the hotel featured in this TikTok video from @epic.stays. Not only is it gorgeous, but it's also over 10,000 years old. In fac...
'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta
Flora’s Pizza Cafe, located at 637 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, opened its doors in March 2023. Already, the eatery has sparked a lot of buzz for its Italian dishes and cozy atmosphere. Owned and operated by husband-wife duo Ervis and Gabriella, who met while working at an NYC Italian restaurant, Flora’s Pizza Cafe offers a variety of pizza and pas...
What to Eat in Bologna: 15 MUST-Try Traditional Food and Drink in Emilia-Romagna
If you’re a foodie, Bologna should definitely be on your list of must-visit destinations! The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region is an absolute delight for anyone who loves good food, with a variety of succulent dishes that earned it the nickname “La Grassa” (The Fat). Wandering around trying all the best foods is definitely one of the most fun t...
Lauren Carlini, a Wisconsin volleyball legend, joins startup pro league
Lauren Carlini has long been in love with Madison. And before long she just might be in LOVB with Madison. Carlini, arguably the greatest player in University of Wisconsin volleyball history, has decided to become part of League One Volleyball (LOVB), one of the professional volleyball leagues that plans to begin play in the United States late in...
Madonna di Campiglio, the pearl of the Dolomites
Madonna di Campiglio is called “the pearl of the Dolomites”. The tourist resort located in the heart of the Val Rendena is renowned for its ski slopes, the luxury of its shops and of course the spectacular views it offers. It is the ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts but not only. Here you can spend a weekend of group activities, in...
Sauce or Gravy? The Best Bowl of Pasta in New Jersey
Sauce or gravy, it all depends where you're from in the state of NJ. North, Central, or South. Is it about the sauce or the noodles. Where's the best pasta in New Jersey? If I was to choose a pasta dish, I always choose Fettuccini Alfredo. Pasta is a favorite dish of my daughters. Yes, it might be simple but it's all about what you put on top of it...
The agriturismo: an Italian culinary wonder
These are agriturismi, which I learnt about on my first meeting with Paola, years ago in Milan. She explained that agriturismo (agritourism) was a working farm with accommodation and dining. According to the government-operated Agriturismo Italia, there are now over 20,000 agriturismo across Italy. Initiated by farmers after the second world war to...
Antonio Canova Sculptures: From Paper to Marble
A new exhibit, Canova: Sketching in Clay, featuring works of neoclassicist sculptor Antonio Canova will open at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, from June 11 to October 9, 2023. Canova is considered a titan of neoclassical sculpture and one of the most famous people of his time. The small-scale, beige terracotta (fired clay) statues...
Armani starts experimental cotton cultivation in Puglia
Armani has chosen World Environment Day to announce the start of the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project, an initiative aimed at reintroducing cotton cultivation in the region of Puglia, in southern Italy, using an environmentally friendly agroforestry system. To launch this experimental initiative, the Italian fashion group has partnered with the S...
Esca Blu All-Day Italian Restaurant Unveils In San Diego's Hillcrest
The chef/owner behind San Diego's popular Cocina de Barrio Mexican restaurants has opened a new modern Italian concept in Hillcrest named Esca Blu. In November 2019, Chef Jose J. Flores teamed up with Swami's Cafe founder Jaime Osuna to open the first Cocina de Barrio restaurant in San Diego's Hillcrest community. In its nearly two year tenure, the...