Constellations by Pietro Ruffo
For an artist, it is always a unique challenge to glean new insights from complex phenomena, such as that of human migration—an ancient, mysterious process that involves many peoples and nations and a welter of data and cultural forces. In his project for IA&A AT HILLYER, Pietro Ruffo draws inspiration from the geographers, cartographers, and astro...
The US Food Market Welcomes PARMACOTTO, the Gourmet Cold Cut & Meat Brand, 100% Made in Italy
Parmacotto, LLC is a new player in the American food market. 70 percent of the company is controlled by Parmacotto, SpA, founded in 1978 in Parma, Italy. The remaining 30 percent of the LLC is owned by the founding members of Cibo Italia, LLC, Larry Saia and Alessandro Sità, who are now respectively President and CEO of Parmacotto, LLC. Parmacotto'...
Italian company wins NY commercial drone competition
An aerospace engineering startup founded in Italy will receive $1 million after winning a New York state competition that aims to boost the state's aerial drone industry. Founded in 2017 in Parma, Italy, Sentient Blue designs small, gas engines for unmanned aerial vehicles. On Wednesday the company was named the latest winner of the GENIUS NY prize...
Fiat Club to hold 36th National Convention
FIAT Club America will host it's 36th Annual National Convention from July 10-14, 2019, in Greensboro, NC at the Grandover Resort. This year, the "FIAT FreakOut," as the event is called, continues celebrating the ownership of FIAT brand in North America. FIAT USA is a major sponsor and will showcase its iconic Italian design and ownership lifestyle...
Arte By Antonio Citterio Launches Sales In Miami's Exclusive Surfside Neighborhood
Situated on an acre of pristine beachfront in the exclusive enclave of Surfside, Arte announced today its highly anticipated launch of sales. Featuring 16 ultra-luxury residences, the 12-story boutique development is the most prestigious offering to debut in the world-class destination and is the first project in the United States by Italian master...
Benny Ventano's - a new giant-slice pizza place - is now open in Fan District
Benny Ventano's - the new restaurant in the former Continental Divide / Mint / Davis & Main space - is now open. Benny's does pizza. Giant - bigger than a tire, with slices bigger than your face - pizza. It's kind of their thing. In fact, pizza is kind of their only thing. The menu at the Richmond Benny's, which opened April 8 at 2501 W. Main St.,...
Easter week in the kitchen
It is nice — and unsurprising — to know that in this period of reflection and prayer, Italians have never quite forgotten about their kitchens. And so, we learn that the first Easter chocolate eggs were created in Turin in the 18th century: and it couldn’t be any different, when you think this elegant city is one of Italy’s chocolate capitals (Pe...
Morning Opera Lecture, La Traviata
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 am-noon. 528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 502, Minneapolis, MN 55403 La Traviata is coming to St. Paul, and will be performed at the MN Opera May 4-19! The ICC will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with this beloved opera, whether you plan to see it in May or just want to learn more. Treat yourself to a re...
The Italian American Baseball Foundation at the New York Mets Italian Heritage Day
MARLINS at METS. Sunday, May 12th @ 1:10pm EST. Citi Field, 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11368. The IABF - Italian American Baseball Foundation is honored to be part of the New York Mets Italian Heritage Day at Citi field. A portion of tickets purchased from the attached link will go to the IABF. Come out for Italian Heritage Day at Citi Fie...
Renato Biribin, Icon of Scotch Plains Italian American Community, Dies at Age 79
Renato Biribin, a former National President of UNICO, the Italian-American service organization, who helped charter the Scotch Plains chapter of UNICO in 1973, has died at age 79. Biribin was a fixture for many years selling raffle tickets (among other duties) at the St. Bart's Italian Festival in Scotch Plains each Labor Day Weekend and at Clark's...
At Newtown’s Panificio Navona, the Deliciousness is in the Details
Today the bakery and cafe lives up to the premise of both descriptors. It offers an assortment of baked goods worth traveling for that are perfectly balanced between sweet and savory flavors. The biscotti are on the softer side and delectable, avoiding the stale-tasting crunch too often found in the pastry. Other standouts include the almond scones...
Monument a fitting tribute to Italian heritage
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell recently issued a certificate of recognition regarding an event that happened in 1891 when Joseph Shakspeare was mayor. A mob of at least 5,000 gathered at the Henry Clay statue, marched to the prison, broke in, and killed 11 Sicilians. At no time did New Orleans police or prison guards attempt to stop the mob. A l...