Dal Dakota alla Toscana per uno studio sulle diete contro il diabete dei nativi americani
Si rinsalda l'amicizia tra la Toscana e la nazione Lakota, uno dei tre gruppi storici dei Sioux d'America (il ‘continente della tartaruga", come lo chiamano i nativi), nipoti di Nuvola Rossa, Toro Seduto e Cavallo Pazzo. Una delegazione proveniente dal Sud Dakota, lo stato del monte Rushmore con le sculture di quattro presidenti degli Stati Uniti m...
Peppino's Italian Kitchen cuts a nice figure in the Hourglass District
Peppino's, one of the first businesses to open in the newly minted Hourglass District, has touted its organic ingredients from the onset, granting owner Pietro "Pete" Priola the opportunity to field questions and calls from many an inquisitive patron. Priola took to Facebook to clarify: "We serve what's organic – what comes out of the ground that i...
Mattis, Italian Counterpart Reaffirm U.S.-Italian Defense Relationship
During their meeting in Rome yesterday, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti discussed the close U.S.-Italian defense partnership that is built upon a long history of mutual respect and shared values, as well as robust cooperation bilaterally and through NATO, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said...
Giufà, The Sicilian sciocco/furbo Folk Hero
March 1, Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Center for Italian Studies, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Dr. Joseph Tromba Lecture Series Event: Joseph Francese (University Outstanding Faculty and Professor of Italian, Michigan State University) Lecture on the topic: Giufà, The Sicilian sciocco/furbo Folk Hero. Professor Francese wil...
Saint Pio Italian Festival debuts in Sarasota
Folks counting down the days until the The 30th Annual Venice Italian Feast & Carnival that starts Feb. 22 should check out the inaugural Saint Pio Italian Festival being held by Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in South Manatee. The fun event will offer a winning mix of Italian food, Italian wine and other beverages along with Italian music. 1-7 p.m. Sat...
Bartolino's Osteria Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
The month of February is a special time for local St. Louis eatery Bartolino’s Osteria, as it marks the tenth year since the family restaurant opened on February 18, 2008. To celebrate the occasion, Bartolino’s is offering a special three-course meal throughout the entire month (excluding Valentine’s Day). The meal will include an appetizer, entree...
Giovanni Mannino: risolvere presto i problemi degli italiani all’estero? Si può
Da quanti anni e perché vive all’estero? Perché ha deciso di candidarsi e perché con questa lista? “Vivo a New York dal 1972. Per intraprendere l’attività nel campo della ristorazione. Per portare la mia esperienza politica trascorsa in Italia (con vari incarichi). Perché è una lista centrista guidata da una donna capace che da fiducia”.
Tito Francona, a Former Baseball All-Star, Dies at 84
Tito Francona, a former All-Star who played for 15 seasons in the major leagues and was the father of Terry Francona, the Cleveland Indians’ manager, died on Tuesday night at his home in New Brighton, Pa. He was 84. The Indians announced his death. Francona played for Cleveland for six seasons. A left-handed-hitting outfielder and first baseman, Fr...
Crooning his way: Sal Valenetti comes to the Weinberg
The scene appeared pulled from “The Sopranos.” The year was 2016, during season 11 of “America’s Got Talent.” Sal Valentinetti walked in slow motion along with two family members in the bright sun. His cousin, Big Tommy, ate a canoli while walking. “How you doin’?,” Valentinetti said when he sat down for a confessional video. The Italian-American...
Bottura al Jimmy Kimmel Show: "Vi insegno a non sprecare il cibo"
Dall'Osteria Francescana sta girando il mondo, per diffondere la filosofia anti spreco alimentare. E il 13 febbraio è stato ospite d'onore di una delle trasmissioni televisive più celebri degli Stati Uniti, il talk show creato e condotto dal 2003 dal presentatore, attore e comico Jimmy Kimmel. In questa puntata Bottura in particolare è stato invit...
Francesco Ditta: urge legge anti-corruzione e dare più strumenti ai magistrati
Da quanti anni e perché vive all’estero? Perché ha deciso di candidarsi e perché con questa lista? “Sono originario di Mazara del Vallo (TP). Ho 38 anni, mi sono laureato in Viticoltura ed Enologia nel 2006 e da allora ho svolto diverse mansioni, dalla produzione alle vendite internazionali. Vivo in California da 4 anni. I motivi per i quali mi son...
Behind-the-scenes hero Dominic Gambino
Some benefactors are drawn to the limelight that their generosity attracts and others prefer to work their charitable magic behind the scenes. Domenico Gambino is cut of the latter cloth. A co-owner of the Tony’s Finer Food grocery empire, Gambino has been a quiet force for good in the Italian-American community for decades, deploying resources and...