Festa Italiana returns to the Summerfest grounds in 2024
Not only is Festa Italiana 2024 returning to the Henry W. Maier Festival Park, the Italian Community Center has announced that the event will kick off the ethnic festivals seasons, too, moving to spring. Festa Italiana – back on the Summerfest grounds for the first time since 2019 – will take place May 31-June 2. This year's “Little Italy on the La...
Puglia's Forgotten Face: Ethnobotany and the Art of Authentic Cuisine
In Puglia, there exists a face little known to the Pugliesi themselves. It’s a different essence, distinct from trulli, castles, and whitewashed walls, far from sunny and crowded beaches. I’m writing of the territories where the human imprint has not yet completely marked its territory, leaving room for forests, woods, and biodiversity. Villages wi...
Italian Food Awards USA set to come back to New York
The Italian Food Awards USA, dedicated to the most innovative Italian food products in the U.S., are coming back for their sixth edition. Sponsored by Italianfood.net, the international project of Gruppo Food, the Italian Food Awards USA aims to help US retailers and food service operators discover the untapped potential of authentic Italian food....
A Guide to Italian Grocery Store Wine
It is beyond doubt that a proper glass of wine complements the exquisite cuisine and breathtaking landscapes of Italy. As a global leader in the realm of wine production, Italy offers a captivating selection for both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers. From the robust intensity of red varietals to the delicate finesse of white wines, Italy...
Sons of Italy Expands Its Presence in Morris County
Sons of Italy -Lodge 2561 continues to expand its presence in Morris County, where it is well known for its charitable endeavors. At the organization’s April General Membership meeting on April 24th, they were proud to swear in an additional nine new members. This was in addition to the 11 new members who were sworn in at the previous month’s meeti...
Enjoy culinary delights at Taste of Little Italy San Diego
Thinking of traveling to San Diego this summer? Make sure you schedule your trip to include the Taste of Little Italy event which returns for two night...
As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on holiday island of Capri
Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman empire. Unlike in the imperial heyday, when emperors made it their exclusive playground, Capri now attracts visitors from around the world, clogging its narrow alleys, packing the piaz...
Here's why mozzarella di bufala extends life
The health potential of buffalo milk should not be underestimated; it is one of the richest in terms of quality, with a higher content of fats, minerals, and proteins compared to cow's milk. "But in addition to being highly nutritious, buffalo milk also contains a series of functional molecules that give it a high nutraceutical power," says Matteo...
Concert / Puccini My Love (Chicago)
What happens when improvisation meets 19th century opera? When jazz meets Puccini? Something incredible and unique happens, giving birth to the project Puccini, My Love by the Italian duo Back-In-Time (B.I.T.). On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago in collaboration with F...
He visited Italy for the first time and bought a house within 24 hours
A house purchase is often one of the trickiest life experiences to negotiate, requiring huge deliberations on location before spending weeks searching for the right property. Finding somewhere in another country is even more fraught with difficult decisions. Unless, of course, you’re Paul Millet. In which case, you land in Italy for the first time,...
Stella Is An Italian Restaurant That Always Looks For The Wow Factor
Stella, the West Hollywood hot spot that chef Rob Gentile and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini opened at the former Madeo space in late February, is a grand, ambitious, over-the-top undertaking. It’s an Italian restaurant that’s purposefully unlike any other Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. Gentile is serving hyper-specific regional pastas. He’s hewi...
Biccari, Italy: 'We have set up an online catalogue of houses from 1 to 30,000 euros'
The village of Biccari is located in Apulia, in the province of Foggia. A town of 2,600 inhabitants with a medieval feel, it is surrounded by rich and fertile nature (such as Lake Pescara and Mount Cornacchia). Here the 1 euro house project is struggling to get off the ground because people coming from abroad prefer to buy homes in a better state o...