Bella Roma, a fixture in Coconut Creek and a favorite among the Wynmoor 55+ community encapsulates the essence of a classic Italian-American eatery, reminiscent of the nostalgic scenes in Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.” With its red sauce flair and an atmosphere that harkens back to simpler times, the long-standing pizza eatery an...

Among art enthusiasts, the Italian Renaissance painter Titian holds a special status. An immensely successful 16th century artist, he introduced new methods of using color which influenced later painters. Titian had a long career and hundreds of his paintings survive. Still, the discovery of a new Titian is an event. A work recently determined to b...

Boca Raton welcomes chef Fabio Trabocchi and team to our community with the opening of Fiolina, which debuted last Thursday. As the first restaurant to open on Restaurant Row in midtown Boca, Fiolina breathes new life into the area with its handmade pasta and relaxed Italian ambiance. Trabocchi’s Washington D.C. concept, Fiola, is a Michelin-starre...

From Dali and Cirque du Soleil to Picasso and even the World Shuffleboard Championships, St. Pete is no stranger to international headliners on the social calendar. This December, the holidays will bring yet another showstopping performer as the “Voice of Passion” Andrea Del Principe comes to The Palladium straight from Italy. Andrea Del Principe h...

Mark your calendars and clear your schedules because the Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL) Annual Conference is just around the corner, and it’s going to be another unforgettable event! Apply here. Application deadline is December 8, 2023. The Second Annual IAFL Conference (IAFL2) will take place from January 12-15, 2024, once again held in Su...

Pagani of Miami is thrilled to introduce its latest Pagani showroom, a testament to luxury and performance in the heart of the vibrant North American marketplace. This grand opening marks an exciting milestone for Pagani enthusiasts, offering them an exclusive opportunity to witness the iconic Italian craftsmanship and unparalleled engineering prow...

He does it once again! The Italian American Society of St. Petersburg (IASOSP) elects Steve Dante as the club’s next president. Dante last served as IASOSP president in 2008-09. His presidency begins January 2024 and ends December 2025. Currently, he serves as the vice president and his wife Sharon Dante serves as president of the society. Original...

There are over 40 events scheduled from November 13th to 19th in the United States for the eighth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, an integrated promotion initiative by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs entitled in 2023 “At the table with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste.” In the background, there is the candidacy of...

You cheddar believe it – an 837-pound block of cheese just got delivered to Mazzaro’s, and pretty soon, you’ll be able to hunk of it yourself at the Italian market. Typically, Mazzaro’s holds a ceremonial first cutting in early December, when the cheese will first become available for customers to buy. Stay tuned for updates, as this cheese is alwa...

I love really good Italian food.  For the past several years, I have been driving by this unassuming restaurant on the corner of a shopping plaza at State Road 70 in Bradenton.  I don’t know why I never went in.  Several of my friends recommended Cipriano Cucina.  Last Sunday, a friend and I decided to give it a try.  It was a birthday celebration!...