Winemakers with an eye for quality, exports flock to Sicily’s Mount Etna
by Giacomo Di Girolamo In Sicily, an island that is characterized by its quality wines, there's an area that is the birthplace of a wine that has been considered, especially in the past few years, as a leader in excellence . We are on the slopes of Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, north of Catania. Etna DOC was born here in, and in 19...
Aurelio's Pizza opens in Arlington Heights
By Sarah Freishtat Longtime Southwest suburban pizza institution Aurelio's recently opened in Arlington Heights. The store, which is Aurelio's first north suburban Chicago location, will opened to the public Tuesday in the Esplanade shopping center on Euclid Avenue. "We've got a whole bunch of (Southsiders) who are now living up nort...
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! to Play Strand Theatre
The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! starring Steve Solomon will be at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, GA for a three week engagement beginning September 30, 2015. Described as "One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac," Solomon uses dialects, accents, and so...
10 most underrated Cities in Northern Italy
by Elisa della Barba Everyone's first visit, when in Italy, is dedicated to three or four cities they can't miss: Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, the most adventurous even reach Palermo. But if Milan and Genoa – despite not making the list of foreigners first choice most of the times – might be well known and appreciated, there is...
Author of book on Italian immigrant family to speak Saturday
by Tom Jackson Author Paul Gentile, who wrote a biography of his Italian immigrant grandparents, will talk and sign books at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Mr. Smith's Coffeehouse, 140 Columbus Ave. in downtown Sandusky. Gentile is the author of "Salvatore and Maria: Finding Paradise," 270 pages long, which tells of his grandparents...
Tennessee attorney to represent Italian AmCham in the Southeast
by Phil Bolton The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy has appointed Christopher M. Caputo, an attorney in the Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., offices of the law firm Baker Donelson as its representative for Georgia as well as Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee. Under a two-year contract, Mr. Caputo is to assist Italian businesses w...
Cavaliere Shirley Fedeli
Senatore Renato Turano presented Shirley Fedeli with the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia at the Festa della Repubblica celebration hosted by Italian Consul General Adriano Monti on June 2 at the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago. The award was bestowed by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano upon Shirley in honor...
Thank the ancient Romans for 'street food'
Grabbing something hot and tasty on the move? You have the ancient Romans to thank. "Street food" was their invention, generally enjoyed with wine, gambling or even prostitutes. Food on the go was an integral part of daily life in the empire, from nibbling on salted peas while watching gladiators battle in the Colosseum, to grabbing a sausage...
Nun who stood up to Billy the Kid faces sainthood test
by Russell Contreras An Italian-born nun who confronted Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open New Mexico territory hospitals and schools faced her first test for the long road to sainthood on Tuesday. Supporters and researchers presented their case before the Archdiocese of Santa Fe at a ceremonial "first inquiry" in Al...
Italian Cuisine: Fake Sbrisolona Cake
WTI Magazine #68 2015 September, 18Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: An intense almond flavor, perfect for a coffee break. You may wonder why this sbrisolona is called "fake". It is certainly real enough to eat! The name recalls the typical cake from Mantua (a beautiful city in the south of Lombardy) but with some di...
Nissoli (PI) interviene in discussione generale sulla Cittadinanza anche per gli italiani all'estero che l'hanno perduta
by Fucsia Nissoli Thank you, Mr. President, Mr. Undersecretary and honorable colleagues. Today is a good day because we are finally discussing the issue of citizenship within this haul, a difficult issue but one that cannot wait. The idea of citizenship expresses within itself the notion and desire that all people are equal, it is a topic...
Liberati Enjoying North American Debut This Weekend
By Tony DiZinno The No. 22 STR Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 hasn't figured in too much to this year's Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America season, but has been on pace this weekend with arrival of young 22-year-old Edoardo Liberati alongside Fernando Barbachano this weekend. Liberati, who replaces Max Biancardi, is the latest...