Leonardo da Vinci to Get the Hollywood Treatment from ‘All of Us Strangers’ Director
Leonardo da Vinci is coming soon to a movie theater near you. The Renaissance artist will become the latest artist to receive a biopic, Variety reports, in the form of a new film from Andrew Haigh, the director most famous for making last year’s All of Us Strangers. The film will be based on Walter Isaacson’s acclaimed Leonardo biography, though it...
Italian wine exports continue to surge in the US market
The United States stands as the premier export destination for Italian wine, with a value nearing two billion euros in 2023. Despite a notable -9.5% dip in consumption, imports from the USA continued their ascent in the first quarter of 2024, rising by +1.1% in volume and +2.6% in value, totaling $508 million. According to insights from the Unione...
An Accidental Icon: Burrata in Puglia Retains Its Simple Origins
Once scarcely known outside of Puglia, now a veritable culinary celebrity, burrata soared to the top of restaurant menus around the globe after it was introduced into the LA food scene during the early 2010s. Despite its explosive international debut, a certain mystery cloaks this cheese’s origins. The story of burrata’s birth arises from Pugliese...
“Limito” combines “land art” and viticulture to become the largest vineyard-labyrinth in the world
The labyrinth has always been the symbol of man’s intricate journey through life, having a more or less religious value. In the Renaissance it became a must have ornament and an amusing pastime in the gardens and palaces of the noble and wealthy families. And now, it will become a work of “land art” in the vineyards of Lazio. The “Limito” project,...
The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation awards scholarships and inducts new members | Inside Out
Each spring The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation awards annual scholarships to exceptional young adults and inducts new members into the organization during a formal dinner reception. This year’s event was staged at LiGreci’s Staaten where two exceptional high school seniors, Sophia Teutonico, a student at St. Joseph Hill Academy, and Charl...
Best Things to do in Ischia, Hidden Gem of The Bay of Naples
A volcanic paradise bursting with hidden treasures! Ischia is famed for its thermal hot springs, picturesque scenery and traditional Italian ambience. Nested within the bay of Naples, this small island is a great escape to that of its alternative the glitzy and glamorous island of Capri. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Ischia, as well...
Main Avenue: Flo's Italian market set to open this fall
Flo's Italian Market is expected to open this fall on Main Avenue. "It's wonderful to welcome a new locally owned business," said project consultant Jamie Baker. Owner Alisha McLaughlin said that they are still working on finishing the storefront and perfecting the recipes. "We've been making cupcakes and cannolis for all of our friends and neighbo...
What’s New at 5 Natural History and Science Museums in Italy
Your typical natural history museum in Italy once skewed more “dim vault where old stuff gathers dust” than “state-of-the-art science hub.” But the country’s increasingly modern natural history museums are anything but dull, dank and dated, and are steadily introducing new, more interactive ways of communicating their collections. Break away from t...
Celebrating Frankie Valli: How The Jersey Boy Became A Global Icon
“You know, my whole life has been music,” Frankie Valli said in 2016. “I don’t play golf. I don’t play tennis. I don’t hike. I don’t ski. If I could do all music, all day long for my whole life, that would be the ultimate for me.” The music of Valli and his group, The Four Seasons, has been classy, catchy, soulful, jazzy and, above all, enduring. V...
There is a lot of goodness in nettle!
Nettle, often referred to by its scientific name, urtica dioica, is a perennial flowering plant native to many parts of the world, including Europe. Known for its distinctive, stinging hairs on its leaves and stems, nettle has been used in herbal medicine, cooking, and even textile production due to its versatile properties. Indeed, nettle has been...
Get A Taste Of Your Italian Favorites At Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery, A Neighborhood Restaurant In Oklahoma
Hey there, fellow foodies! If you’re on the hunt for a dining experience that combines the charm of an Italian market with the comfort of homemade pasta, look no further than Gambill’s Pastaria & Grocery in Tulsa. Tucked away in the heart of the city, this neighborhood Italian eatery is a true hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Gambill's Pastaria...
The 10 most beautiful beaches in Sicily
Sicily is a special land, rich in traditions and stories. A fantastic place capable of dragging you into a romantic, dreamy dimension, caressed by the sound of the waves crashing on the shoreline and a light breeze blowing from the sea. Crystal clear water and an infinite variety of beaches to choose, from those with very fine sand, to deserted and...