Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24. Piccola will offer scoops of gelato and sorbets. The former’s flavors include roasted...
Ryan Calabretta-Sajder Named Director of International and Global Studies Program
Ryan Calabretta-Sajder has been appointed as the new director of the International and Global Studies Program (INST) within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Calabretta-Sajder, who currently serves as an associate professor and section head of Italian, as well as the associate director of the Gender Studies Program, brings a wealth of aca...
Italian scientists in San Antonio (TX) create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system
A breakthrough for biomedical research promises new insight into immunotherapy development and disease modeling. Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have created a humanized mouse model with a human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome that is capable of mounting specific antibody responses. The scien...
A Taste of Italy with a Southern Twist at Tiffany Derry’s Radici Restaurant
Nestled in the vibrant up-and-coming restaurant district in Farmers Branch and was the former location of a ballfield where I played little league, Radici Woodfiored Grill is the brainchild of renowned chef Tiffany Derry. Known for her appearances on “Top Chef” and her commitment to sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Derry brings her uniq...
Brioni opens new store in Houston
Located at 444 Westheimer Rd, River Oaks District, the Houston store is designed as a home away from home, blending local inspirations with a warm Italian atmosphere. Notably, the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, is depicted through a wall tapestry and a rug, both designed by MITA (Manifattura Italiana Tappet...
Sicilian Butcher ready to roll out meatballs and cannoli in Fort Worth
The meatballs are coming the meatballs are coming: The Sicilian Butcher, the modern Italian restaurant from celebrity chef and concept king Joey Maggiore, has a date for its big Texas debut. The restaurant known for its innovative yet traditional Italian cuisine will open in Fort Worth at Alliance Town Center, at 3200 Tracewood Way #110, in the sam...
The Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano and Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma Debut New Campaign at The Texas Restaurant Show
The producers of Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO are at the center of a joint promotional campaign that seeks to raise awareness about these unique European foods among American and Canadian retailers, chefs and consumers. The program, which has been named “Distinctly Deliciously European,” will emphasize the importance of quali...
TXST students learn Italian while giving back with service-learning projects in Italy
Basking in the sunny beach breeze by the Amalfi Coast. Touring the Caseificio Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory in Piano di Sorrento and Barlotti Caseificio in Paestum to taste an ancient Greek tradition. Hiking Mount Vesuvius to learn about its historic eruptions and enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples. These are a few of the adven...
These are the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually It...
Popular Italian deli Uncle Nicky's sets opening date on South Lamar
A casual Austin Italian staple is almost ready to open its South Lamar location, and it's hard to stay casual about it. After nearly a year of anticipation and construction, Uncle Nicky's is opening at 2121 South Lamar Blvd., next to Loro Asian Smokehouse, on June 22. Uncle Nicky's, a deli and brunch spot in Hyde Park, has gained a loyal following...
Division of Agriculture inks agreement with Sicily’s Kore University
In a joyful ceremony at the University of Arkansas System Office, the system’s Division of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding with Kore University of Enna, Sicily. Kore University, founded in 2005, is a private higher education institution with more than 8,000 students. Kore University offers 21 degree courses in five schools: enginee...
Catholic photographer makes pilgrimage to Little Rock
Andrew Masi had never been to Arkansas before June 9. With his visit, Masi is one step closer to reaching his goal of photographing every Catholic cathedral and basilica in the United States. Masi has been to 36 states on a mission to photograph all 192 cathedrals and 93 basilicas. With his visit to the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock, Mas...