The profound truth about the town of Roseto, and owing it all to the meatball
In 1882, a group of men left Roseto Valfortore (Valley of Roses), a town of 1,300 near the province of Foggia in the region of Puglia, to set sail for New York. The men spent their first night in America sleeping on the floor of a tavern on Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Italian neighborhood. They eventually found work in the slate mines of Bangor,...
Where to find the real deal, classic Italian food in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
There is no shortage of old school and new Italian restaurants throughout New York City, from Manhattan’s Little Italy to Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn. But an often overlooked neighborhood with a rich Italian history is Bensonhurst in southern Brooklyn. My friend Frank Pinello, chef and owner of Best Pizza, grew up in Bensonhurst. His grandparents a...
Italian American Podcast ep. 330 pt. 2. The folk doctor (Zia Rosa) stories continue!
What ancient Italian remedy could save you from your next cold, and which family superstition might just predict your next visitor? Join us on a nostalgic journey through the rich tapestry of Italian traditions and remedies as we continue part 2 of this discussion with Zia Rosa! In this episode we learn heartfelt stories and cultural practices pas...
Magazzino Italian Art: A Unique Museum Tucked In The Hudson Valley
Magazzino Italian Art is located in the historic village of Cold Spring, New York, across the Hudson River from West Point. This unique museum—the only one of its kind in the United States—specializes exclusively in postwar and contemporary Italian art. As such, it offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and diversity of Italian art and c...
Italian American Women’s Center awards five $1,000 scholarships during annual luncheon
The Bayside-based Italian American Women’s Center honored five graduating high school students with $1,000 scholarships during the 22nd annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, July 21 at Vivo! Bayside. The five high school seniors — Rose Cohen, Ava Deluca, Daniel Esposito, Francesca Picone and Chiara Pullara — were each chosen for the scholarship ba...
Ghirardelli, a haven for chocolate lovers, is opening in the Empire State Building
Life in Midtown Manhattan will get a little sweeter as of August 6 when the first-ever Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in New York makes its decadent debut at the Empire State Building. This beloved brand currently operates 16 sweets shops across the nation, mostly in California, and this store will be its northeast debut. Expect the Empire...
New Italian restaurant opens on Saratoga Lake
A new Italian restaurant has opened in the former Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar space on Saratoga Lake. Buona Sera had its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Buona Sera, which means “good evening” in Italian, is owned by Jimmy Hartwyk and his wife Danielle. They previously owned Biscotti Brothers Cafe and Saluti in Lake George, as well as another...
How NYC’s ‘professional Italians’ exploded on social media with memes you can’t fuggedabout
Post the TikTok — take the cannoli. A family of Brooklynites is championing social media creators in New York’s Italian American community who produce funny and authentic content that’s being devoured like fra diavolo worldwide. Siblings Sabino and Michela Curcio and their cousin Rocco Loguercio have run “Growing Up Italian” across social media sin...
La Sorella Mercato Offers Italian-Inspired Casual Eats & Provisions in Fishkill
“I am a glutton for punishment,” says restaurateur Scott Rosenberg. After running Il Barilotto in Fishkill (NY) for 19 years and then answering local foodies’ request for Italian fine dining by opening Il Figlio Enoteca in the town in 2021, Rosenberg isn’t resting on his laurels. Instead, he’s opened La Sorella Mercato, a self-described “elevated...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 329 The folk doctor is in! Italian remedies & reminisces with Zia Rosa!
Brace yourself for a heartwarming and hilarious journey through Italian American culture as we introduce the newest member of our podcast family, the delightful (folk) Doctor Zia Rosa! This special episode is filled with light-hearted banter as we delve into the rich traditions of Italian nicknames and family bonds, setting the tone for an episode...
Garibaldi Meucci Museum exhibit showcases work inspired by Italy and Staten Island
American artist Annamarie Trombetta will play host to a reception at the Garibaldi Meucci Museum on Saturday, July 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in celebration of her solo exhibit, which will be on display through Aug. 10. A closing event set for Aug. 10 will include a lecture by the artist regarding the exhibit, followed by the movie “Monuments Men” b...
Arthur Avenue staple makes New York Times list ‘57 Sandwich's That Define NYC’
"Casa Della Mozzarella" is making big headlines for one of its handcrafted creations. The Bronx staple landed a spot on the New York Times list "57 Best Sandwich's That Define NYC." Its signature sandwich, "The Casa," is generating a lot of buzz and longer lines. The family business has been serving the Bronx for 31 years. The Carciotto family tell...