Visit the Gulf of Gaeta, the Ancient “Hamptons” of the Roman Emperors
In the coastal area between Rome and Naples, the most beautiful and evocative part is undoubtedly that which overlooks the Gulf of Gaeta. Crossed by the Appian Way, among the most renowned roads of Ancient Rome, the entire area possesses both a cultural and natural heritage of inestimable value. An ideal starting point is the archaeological area of...
Bocce balls to roll into 2023 Cornhusker Games
Starting July 6, Nebraskans of all ages will be suiting up and taking part in the annual Cornhusker Games. The amateur sports festival features a little something for everybody who wants to compete, and in 2023, a game with Italian roots will finally have its day in the sun. To the folks who regularly gather for fellowship and food at Omaha’s Sons...
These Italian Beaches Are Capping Visitation — How You Can Still Visit
Some of the world’s most beautiful, and consequently most popular, beaches are in Italy. That popularity, however, comes at a steep cost. Indeed, as visitors from around the world, as well as millions of Italians on holiday, travel to Italy’s coastlines each summer, the inevitable result is overcrowding. What’s more, all those visitors also leave b...
San Francisco: salami capital of the US
In the sometimes snobbish, often ostentatious world of gourmet food, there are seared foie gras with rhubarb tart, hamachi with sea urchin vinaigrette, and kumamoto oysters with mango sorbet. And then there’s Italian salami. Italian salami? How does this processed meat with a gnarly chub, fermented tang, and winelike aroma belong in the élite comp...
Annual Paolo Busti dinner highlights contributions of Italian-Americans to nation's heritage
A dedication to family and friends and the Italian-American community in Batavia is why James Saraceni was recognized on Wednesday night at Batavia Downs as the Paolo Busti Foundation's Italian-American of the Year. In his remarks, Saraceni spoke about his friends and family more than about himself and recalled the difficulties that immigrant Itali...
Ponza, the ultimate guide to the queen of Pontine's islands
An island that couldnʼt be more island. Accessible but not completely, popular and crowded in the summer but also far from everything and the clamor of summer. Ponza is immersed in the Tyrrhenian Sea, small (just 7.5 sq km) yet large, the largest of the Pontine archipelago, which it embraces like the main crater of a great volcanic cone, which in f...
Hidden gems of Italy: 5 unique attractions to discover
Italy is a land rich in history, art and breathtaking landscapes. Amidst this wonderful variety, there are some unique and fascinating locations that deserve to be discovered. This article will introduce you to 5 hidden treasures you absolutely must visit. The Castle of Sammezzano - FlorenceLocated near Leccio in the municipality of Reggello in the...
A free Italian opera is coming to Central Park this month
Every summer, New York's Central Park plays host to some of the city's best warm-weather performances, from SummerStage to Shakespeare in the Park. Those returning seasonal favorites will be joined this June by a one-off open-air opera, performed at the park's Naumburg Bandshell. On Monday, June 26, renowned Italian conductor Alvise Casellati is br...
The “Rebel Queen” Vernaccia di San Gimignano: from Dante to the future, between wine, health, and sustainability
There are many interpretations of the Divine Comedy, and even for an absolute historical figure like Dante, there are a thousand legends, but only a few certainties. One of these is that the politician man Dante knew San Gimignano and that, not surprisingly, in the current “Sala Dante”, among those towers that today attract millions of tourists in...
A taste of Italy in Bloomington!
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Che Bello Italian Kitchen & Bar, where culinary magic happens under the skillful hands of Chef Dustin Bowman. Located in the heart of Downtown Bloomington, this scratch Italian kitchen is a food lover’s paradise. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience as Chef Dustin takes center stage on camera. In the...
Emilia-Romagna. Land of art
The whole world keeps facing the climate emergency. Many, too many territories have been devastated by drastic waves of bad weather: floods, tornadoes, while the entire scientific community keeps calling loudly for institutions to take action as soon as possible. Bad weather continues to hit Italy and let us not forget the great wave that swept ove...
Italian-American charity golf tournament backs Star Hospice House
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has announced the Italian-American Charity Golf Association has contributed a second installment of $30,000 toward their $100,000 pledge to The Star Hospice House. The Star Hospice House opened in July and is proud to be nearing its first year in service. The Star Hospice House provides the highest level of comf...