A Renaissance tradition becomes popular again: Florence and its buchette del vino
Florence’s streets are filled with secrets and curiosities: some of them are known to those into history and local legends, others are so obscure only locals can tell you about them. This is not so unusual, when you think of it, all old cities are filled with history and, with it, always comes a deluge of old tales and interesting traditions. The...
Mangiamo! Here are 5 of San Francisco's top-rated Italian eateries
Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. 1. Capo's by Tony Gemignani. Topping the list is Capo's by Tony Gemignani. Located at 641 Vallejo St. (o...
Sal Valentinetti performs at The Stanley Oct. 5
Sal Valentinetti will perform at The Stanley Theater in Utica on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $65. Additional service charges may apply. To purchase tickets come down to the Stanley Theater box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 315-724-4000 or go to Ticketmaster.com. The show is presented by Ton...
It’s Autunno!
While every season has its charms in Italy, autunno (autumn) is one of my favourite. In early autumn, the weather is still warm, and the cities and the beaches are not as full of tourists. Then as late autumn comes the trees change colour and the temperatures start to cool down. Generally speaking, that is! Whatever the weather, there is always a w...
Using olive oil, losing the myths
When extra-virgin olive oil arrived in American kitchens around 1980, a set of myths came with it. You can’t use it for everyday cooking. You can’t use it for deep-frying. You must hoard your best stuff and bring it out only for occasional drizzling. Not one of those turns out to be true: Olive oil is an excellent all-purpose cooking oil, but at th...
Church Women hear about early Italian families in Kane
Pete Palumbo, a Kane native, has found his true niche as he enjoys retirement. He’s conducted years of research on the flow of Italian immigrants to Kane and nearby communities more than a century ago. According to Palumbo, most of the Italian-American families in Kane can trace their roots to Calabria— a region of Italy that includes the “toe of t...
Pasta, an Italian obsession
Ok, we know what you are thinking: Italians are obsessed with pasta. That’s absolutely true! Every Italian eats almost 60 pounds of pasta per year…way too much! Pasta is the common thread in each of Italy's 20 regions. Here you find a beginner’s guide to Italians’ favorite food. FRESCA OR SECCA. It is our staple food, a cultural heritage! The name...
Sublime Italian Food on Upper East Side NYC
Caffe Dei Fiori opened it's doors in November 2014. It is the creation of owner and executive chef Daliso Gulmini who was born and raised in Bologna, Italy, one of the great culinary capitals of the world. Chef Gulmini's desire is to remain as authentic to his native country, yet interpreting it through his own unique vision and palate. Sourcing hi...
4th Annual Little Italy San Jose Street Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2019. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT. Little Italy San Jose, 350 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110. Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose's Little Italy District. Authentic Italian Cuisine from Little Italy Businesses and Italian Restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County. Fantastic Entertainment lineup including Pasquale...
Fun in the Alpine sun, until the cows come home
It's back to work for the cows of Italy's northern Trentino region, who are returning from their Alpine summer holidays. The cows spend summer eating mountain grass and herbs before farmers return them to their stables for winter when the temperature begins to drop. Known as the "Desmalgada" (meaning "return from the alpine pasture"), the traditio...
Chef Angelo Elia opening Casa D’Angelo Italian restaurant in Aventura
It’s been more than a decade since acclaimed chef Angelo Elia opened his second upscale location in South Florida. Since then, he has grown a mini contemporary Tuscan chain — Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar, Tapas — as a casual offshoot in step with the nation’s less fussy dining trend. But now, more than two decades after founding his flagship Casa D’Ange...
Tony Marmo, Linda Palladino to be honored at Italian Festival in Kingston Oct. 13
Tony Marmo and Linda Palladino have been selected by the Ulster County Italian-American Foundation as signore and signora of the year and will be honored on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Italian Festival on the Kingston waterfront, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The honorees will be recognized at the festival's opening ceremony at 11 a.m. at T.R. Gallo...