The next generation: Chef Judd Grisanti reopens Ronnie Grisanti's Italian Restaurant
The new Ronnie Grisanti’s is a labor of love. “I knew my father wanted one more restaurant. I had to do this for him,” said chef and owner Judd Grisanti with tears in his eyes. The Grisanti family has been serving its beloved Northern Italian fare in Memphis for more than 100 years. Judd’s great-grandfather Rinaldo opened his first Memphis restaura...
Italy in world health-spending efficiency top 4-report
Italy is fourth top in the world in terms of the efficiency of its health spending, according to a report released on Friday. Italy has climbed two places since last year and is now only behind Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain, according to the latest Bloomberg Health Care Efficiency report. The analysis is based on data from various international ag...
Basilica parish celebrates 150 years of prayer, service in the city
The Basilica of St. Mary’s most lasting structure isn’t the wooden shed where its first parishioners attended Mass in 1868. Nor is it the majestic co-cathedral where parishioners now worship on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Rather, its leaders say, it’s the Basilica community, who, for 150 years, have worshipped, served, welcomed immigrants and...
Nature, ecco gli 11 scienziati emergenti: due sono italiani
Sono 11 i ricercatori emergenti che secondo la rivista Nature stanno «lasciando il segno» e «hanno il mondo ai loro piedi». Due di questi, scelti tra 500, sono italiani: si tratta di Silvia Marchesan, dell’università di Trieste, arrivata sesta, e Giorgio Vacchiano, dell’università Statale di Milano, undicesimo. Impegnati a studiare come tagliare i...
Contest for University students on the occasion of the 3rd Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World
On the occasion of the 3rd Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, the Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce a Contest for University students of Italian language in the United States. The Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo will take place from November 19 to 25, 2018. This year the theme will be “La Dieta Mediterranea” (The Mediterranea...
'Pop' and 'Rock' trains to bring free Wi-fi to regional Italian rail network from 2019
The Italian rail infrastructure administrator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has unveiled its new line of regional trains that it says will be rolled out across the country within five years. It started with Swing and Jazz, but now Rock and Pop have joined the groove. The Italian train operator is rolling out a fleet of new trains, named after music...
Sixth annual Italian Feast coming soon
Lovers of Italian music, fashion, cuisine and history will gather for the sixth annual Summerville Italian Feast on Sept. 30 in downtown Summerville to celebrate Italian American heritage month. Event Director Jay Lombardo said the feast has grown every year since it began and he anticipates this year to be the most popular. “We started off really...
From food trucks to fish fests, Chef Lou Marfoglio has a lot to announce
Just as the food service business has evolved on Staten Island so has Lou Marfoglio, a chef who currently anchors himself in Seaview at Daddino's Grand Ballroom at Colony Hall. And with his broad background in the industry, Chef Lou hopes to shape the way Staten Island eats -- one massive food gathering at a time. Along with on- and off-premise ca...
Gloria Foundation Announces "Taste of Italy" Fundraiser
The Gloria Foundation announces its fifth annual “Taste of Italy” to be held on Sept. 26 at Design Consign. This wonderful evening will feature delicious Italian food catered by local Italian restaurants and wine poured by some of Italy's finest distributors. There will be an excellent band, a fun photo booth, a wine pull, silent auction and a raff...
Italian Women in America: Breaking Barriers Panel Discussion Oct 5th (GNY)
NOIAW & The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York invite you to participate in a Kick-Off Ceremony Event for Columbus Day 2018 Honoring Comm. Aileen Riotto Sirey, Ph.D., Founder and Chair Emerita, NOIAW. On Friday, October 5, 2018 promptly at 5:00 PM at the Mother Italy Statue in Poses Park, Hunter College East 68th Street and Lexingto...
16th Edition of Cinema Italy in Miami: October 5th - 9th, 2018
From Friday October 5 to Tuesday October 9, 7pm-10pm EDT. Regal Cinemas South Beach 18 & IMAX - 1120 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 33139, FL. Get tickets here www.cinemaitaly.com. We are excited to be back soon with the 16th edition of CINEMA ITALY Miami! In 2018, the Festival returns to the REGAL CINEMA South Beach, corner of Alton and Lincoln Road. A...
SLU Professor Teaches Italian with VIDEOGAMES
Ciao! Mi chiamo Simone Bregni! I was born and raised in Italy. I lived most of my life in Asti, a Medieval town renowned for its good wines. I have been at SLU for 18 years, and I have been teaching in the US college classroom since 1994. My areas of specialization are in Medieval & Renaissance Italian literature & Culture and in foreign language a...