The 5: Things You Never Knew About Puglia
The region of Puglia is known for many things: juicy burrata, aperitivo-staple taralli, nonne rolling orrechiette in the Barese streets, white conical Trulli houses, sandy beaches, and rows upon rows of olive trees. But there’s much more to Italy’s heel (if the above info was new to you though, get reading on the rest of our Puglia Issue here). Tak...
Westchester Italian Film Festival returns to Picture House cinemas for three-day run May 17-19
The Picture House Regional Film Center announced today that the Westchester Italian Film Festival will take place the weekend of May 17-19, 2024, in partnership with the Italian American Forum. Opening night, at The Picture House Bronxville, will begin with a dessert reception before a screening of Alejandro Monteverde’s Cabrini and a special in p...
Discovering the Dolomites: a journey through Italy's deliciously underrated mountain region
When winter’s chill was thawed by the blossoming of spring, our family would set off for the long drive from the Oxfordshire downs to our holiday house in Le Marche, central Italy. Cruising through the arable heartlands of Europe, my heart would skip a beat as we neared the totemic slate gradients of the Italian Alps. Snaking over the Brenner Pass,...
Female Leadership is Shaping the Italian FinTech Sector
In the ever-evolving FinTech landscape, diversity emerges as a crucial catalyst for innovation and success. There is still considerable progress to be made, but the trend is clear: the number of FinTech companies led by women is increasing. Deloitte’s insights further underscore this trend, pointing out three key areas of improvement: boosting fema...
Tre on Main: Setting the Stage for a New Era of Italian Cuisine and Ambiance
New to Carmel’s culinary scene, Evans and his staff are celebrating the grand opening of Tre, located at 10 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN. This vibrant eatery marks the third venture from Evans and is the crowning jewel in Evans’ culinary portfolio, boasting a spacious 4,800-square-foot layout with seating for 120 indoors and 50 outdoors, including a...
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 and 488 Challenge Evo classes took part in afternoon races at the 3.426-mile circuit. Competitors i...
This Town In The Italian Dolomites Is Known For Tasty Food, Friendly Locals, And Scenic Hikes
In the valleys of Northern Italy, beneath the jagged spires of the Italian Dolomites, lies a quaint South Tyrolean town far from fairy tale or myth. Known as the Pearl of the Dolomites and the "place of crows" in Latin, Corvara captivates all who visit with its natural beauty, offering more than just vistas. Seated in the heart of Alta Badia, adven...
Antonio Cerrato Launches 450Gradi, a New Culinary Venture in Coral Gables, Miami
In an exciting development for Italian cuisine enthusiasts, Antonio Cerrato, a seasoned chef and entrepreneur, has officially opened 450Gradi, his newest Italian restaurant, in Coral Gables, Miami. This venture significantly expands Cerrato's culinary influence across America, blending traditional Italian flavors with innovative global techniques. ...
Italian street food: the 20 most famous street foods in Italy
Never deprive yourself of the pleasure of eating: this is probably the principle from which the idea of street food originates. In a country like Italy, rich in ancient culinary traditions and extraordinary products, we can taste unique recipes even while walking immersed in the attractions of an art city or in the idyllic scenarios of nature. Let'...
Applications for the Eduitalia Scholarships 2024 are now open and available
Applications are open to students who will pass the Italian AP exam 2024. A total of 19 grants will be awarded. The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at one of Eduitalia associated schools, Italian classes, didactic material, and extracurricular activities. The deadline for the application is on May 31st, 2024. Read the ful...
The Parma province of Emilia Romagna: it’s not just food (but yes, the food is great!)
Everyone knows a bit about Italy’s breadbasket, the Emilia Romagna region, even if they don’t realize it. It’s the home of several of Italy’s most important foodstuffs: balsamic vinegar of Modena, stuffed pastas like tortellini, Lambrusco wine, and perhaps its most famous: prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. These last two are from...
Move over, Carbone - this new NYC Italian hotspot has the best meatballs
Tucci is the city’s hottest new Italian restaurant in many a moon. Beautifully built atop fine 19th-century bones, it’s the first place that might give reigning boldface-magnet Carbone a run for its money — and for less money than that notoriously hot spot. TUCCI doesn’t have a rockstar chef like Mario Carbone in the kitchen, but it has a very good...