Texas-Based il Bracco to Open First Arizona Location
Western Addition Restaurant Group recently broke ground for il Bracco, an upscale Italian restaurant in Scottsdale. The Italian hotspots will mark the group’s first out-of-state expansion and is poised to become a new neighborhood go-to. Slated to open in late 2025, il Bracco will be situated on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane, within t...
Gucci Announces a Newly Expanded Boutique at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Gucci is expanding in the United States with the opening of a newly renovated and enlarged boutique at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Replacing its previous location within the center, the redesigned space spans over 11,600 square feet, offering an elevated destination and an impressive selection of the House’s signature collection...
Italy Shines at the Winter Fancy Food Show
The Las Vegas Convention Center once again played host to the Winter Fancy Food Show, serving as the stage for a grand showcase of Italian culinary excellence. At its heart was the Italian Pavilion, the largest international exhibit at the fair, spanning nearly 1,000 square meters. Featuring 101 stands, it highlighted the best of Italy’s agri-food...
La Stellina brings a taste of owners’ New York-Italian home to this resort town
When The St. Regis Deer Valley was completing their second phase of expansion in 2021, the owners also upped their culinary offerings by revamping RIME into a sit-down steakhouse. But they didn’t stop there: They also decided the hotel needed a more family-friendly option for guests and locals alike. That vision was the first idea for what became L...
Babbo Italian Eatery holding baseball-themed charity event Feb. 26 to raise money for pancreatic cancer research
A Valley Italian restaurant with a location in Scottsdale is holding a charity event Feb. 26 to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. Babbo Italian Eatery will hold its fourth annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving event at its eight Valley locations on Feb. 26, according to a press release. During the event, each location will donate 100% o...
Trentini Americani: From Wallace to Seattle, the Community of the Northwest
Vincenzo Mancuso, documentary filmmaker of the Trentini community and friend of the Circolo, is releasing a new film: "Trentini Americani: From Wallace to Seattle, the Community of the Northwest". It will be broadcast this Thursday, January 30 th at 9 PM in Italy, noon Pacific Time, on Channel 12 of Trentino Digital TV and the HistoryLabLive page o...
Gonzaga University Names Dr. Katia Passerini as its Next President
D. Michael Reilly, Chair of the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees, today announced the selection of Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as the University’s next president, effective July 15, 2025. She will succeed Thayne M. McCulloh, D.Phil., who will step down in July 2025 after serving as Gonzaga’s president for the past 16 years. “After a seven-month nat...
LOMA Brings Modern Italian to Main Street
For those looking to explore a new culinary destination that honors tradition while celebrating innovation, LOMA, located on lower Main Street (hence the name), is not to be missed. LOMA is the newest eatery from Park City’s Adam and Meisha Ross of Twisted Fern fame. Opened in August, LOMA offers a fresh take on Italian cuisine, focusing on quality...
Piaggio Group Americas Returns to AIMExpo with Expanded Lineup from Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa Brands
AIMExpo is excited to have Piaggio Group Americas, the Italian-headquartered company, return to the Las Vegas Convention Center with its diverse lineup of motorcycles and scooters from their iconic brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa. In addition to showcasing its expansive, innovative product lineup, Piaggio will also discuss upcoming m...
Nevada baseball alum Miles Mastrobuoni traded to Seattle Mariners for cash
Former Nevada baseball player Miles Mastrobuoni was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment by the Cubs last week. Mastrobuoni joins Seattle's 40-man roster, taking the place of catcher Nick Raposo, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Mastr...
Inside Anyma’s Multisensory Sphere Residency: How Matteo Milleri Became the Las Vegas Venue’s First Electronic Headliner
It’s a week before Matteo Milleri is set to debut the first night of his Anyma residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, and he’s standing in his minimalist Los Angeles home, VR set strapped to his head. He’s scrolling through the test visuals that his creative team beams to the device for review — around 20 tests per day that he parses over for about four o...
New scholarship program launched in memory of Maui professor Victor Pellegrino
A new scholarship program has been established for Maui County students interested in pursuing a career in education and with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice. The Victor C. Pellegrino Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 awards to college undergraduate or graduate students. Applications open Feb. 1., and the deadline is March...