Salute Trattoria Italiana: A new Red Rock Resort restaurant
Need an excuse to visit Summerlin, the master-planned community on the western side of Las Vegas? Look no further than the new Italian restaurant Salute Trattoria Italiana at Red Rock Resort. Chef Luciano Sautto, a native of Naples, Italy, brings family recipes handed down for generations as well as simple ingredients for his surprisingly ligh...
Lamborghini fans in Houston get their fill this weekend
By Craig Hlavaty Fans of drool-worthy sports cars are in heaven this weekend in Houston at the various events being held by the Lamborghini Festival, a festival dedicated to the Italian motorcar brand. At noon Saturday car owners ventured to Navasota's city hall to show off their cars to car enthusiasts and join together to gawk at the newest Lam...
Italy is the world’s second fastest growing national brand, but companies lack support
by Claudio Celio Brand Italy increases in value but the image of the country abroad is not yet outstanding. This is what emerges from the 2015 report by Brand Finance that has compiled the ranking of the most important national brands worldwide. According to the report, the value of Italy's National Brand Value increased by 12%, w...
Rome’s Famed Trevi Fountain Flows Again
The famous Trevi Fountain in Rome is filled once again with water as a year-and-a-half-long restoration come to a close. The $2 million renovation was funded by the fashion company Fendi, thanks to the Italian government's passage of a new law offering a tax bonus equal to a 65 percent deduction for donations to cultural sites. Called...
The story of the missing marathoner is weirder than you thought
by Angela Corrias The recovering heroin addict from Italy who disappeared for two days after completing the New York City Marathon was never supposed run the big race, got lost because he dropped a card with the address of the hotel where he was staying — and stayed awake because he was too scared to get any shut-eye. "I was afraid to...
Pompeii to celebrate season with song
In keeping with the spirit of the season, the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii will host its 15th annual Mary and Christmas celebration on Dec. 5. Maestro Paul French will once again lead the incomparable William Ferris Chorale through a diverse program that will include a pair of beloved themes by Ennio Morricone, songs dedicated to the Blessed...
Ciao, Bella! Two Girls. One Gun. The Mob. Find out why Alto has audiences laughing and craving lasagna!
by Lisa Tedesco Introducing the next installment for your viewing and lesbian DVD collection pleasure! Alto, a new film from writer/director Mikki del Monico, brings you the story of la famiglia (the family)! In Italian culture nothing is more important than family (and food). I happen to be of large Italian descent, father from C...
Bubbling up: Italy's other Ferrari
Italians call it a brindisi, the celebratory clinking of glasses to mark a special occasion. And if the occasion is really special, there is a good chance it will involve fizz from Ferrari, the country's market leader in the production of top-end sparkling wine. A 113-year-old family-run business based at Trento in the foothills of th...
Robert De Niro-Helmed A Bronx Tale Musical Announces Complete Casting
by Hayley Levitt The complete cast and creative team has been announced for the world-premiere musical adaptation of A Bronx Tale at Paper Mill Playhouse. Performances are set to run from February 4-March 6, 2016, with an official February 14 opening. Based on Chazz Palminteri's acclaimed one-man show and subsequent 1993 film, A B...
Warrior: a journey around NBA through the eyes of an Italian fan
by Serena Perfetto Fortune favors the brave, they say and, when it comes, you can't say "No". The "Buona Fortuna" - as called by Italians - helped Sergio Cerbone, an Italian professional from Milan, realize some of his dreams but it took some good efforts and persistence to make all of them happen at the same time. In 2013, when he turned...
Holy cannoli! Readers share where to find beloved Italian pastry
by Patricia Talorico I hope you have a sweet tooth. Our mailbag, and voice mail, was flooded with suggestions after a reader last week asked where to find good cannoli now that Serpe's Bakery in Elsmere is out of commission due to its Dec. 24 fire. We received dozens of ideas in and around Delaware. Clara and Jack Rust of Newark s...
Italian restaurant Orenccios opens at River and Campbell
By Andi Berlin Just in time for Valentine's Day: The bustling Joesler Village shopping center at River and Campbell has a new date spot specializing in gourmet Italian food. Orenccios Ristorante Terrazza opened its doors last week, bringing in wood-fired pizzas and a substantial seafood menu including dishes like lobster ravioli a...