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There’s something so special about Italian food, isn’t there? It’s so homey and comforting, not to mention delicious! If you’re as big of a fan of Italian restaurants in Georgia as we are, we think you’ll love the spot we’re featuring today. Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant is a tasty place with locations in both Thomasville and Valdosta. This family...

April 19 2024, 18:00 (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The Institute is pleased to host the presentation of the book: “Corporate art. Embracing a new mentality in marketing and sales strategies” by Arvedo Arvedi. The author in conversation with Fabio Finotti, Director of IIC-NY, and special guest. On the occasion of the Exhibition: Corporat...

A nine-hundred-year-old tower in the Italian city of Bologna known for its significant lean will be shored up using the same equipment that stabilised the Tower of Pisa as concerns mount that it might be on the verge of collapse. The 48m tall Garisenda tower was built in the 12th century, but just two centuries later it began to tilt. Today, it lea...

Alto Adige Wines continues its Digging Deeper Roots campaign in the US market through comprehensive and thoughtful trade and media initiatives. Launched in 2023, the program enhances this Italian region's reach, awareness and understanding with key target audiences. It is led by the region's agency of record, Teuwen, an Evins Communications Company...

On the evening of March 27th, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted a concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Maestro Giacomo Puccini. The event, organized with the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, featured a performance by the renowned double bassist Valentina Ciardelli accompanied by...

Professor Stefaan Missinne, of the Royal Geographic Society, gave a lecture on 14 March 2024 on his new discoveries relating to Verrazzano's journey(1485 – 1528), and his relationship with Leonardo da Vinci, which were completely unknown until now. The conference, organized in hybrid mode, both online and in person, at the Cushwa Center of the Univ...

The Angelo Pizza and Abruzzese are teaming up for a new venture at Pineville Tavern with a grand opening on April 4, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. This collaboration, rooted in three generations of culinary tradition from Baltimore’s Little Italy, brings together Angelo’s renowned pizzas and Abruzzese’s specialty in ravioli.  The tavern w...

Iced vanilla lattes are the pinnacle of America's coffee culture, advancing the country's obsession with espresso-based beverages. Americans' daily cup of brew is essential for putting that pep to your step, while in Italy, coffee is an incomparable canvas of art. Ethiopia is widely considered the birthplace of coffee, although famous coffee destin...

Texas doesn’t have any Michelin-starred restaurants, but Irving’s new Ritz-Carlton hotel is about to have a new Italian steakhouse with Michelin pedigree. Knife Italian, Dallas chef John Tesar’s newest restaurant, is slated to open Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Some of its menu is inspired by the steak and seafood dishes at Knife & Spoon in Orlando, Tes...

When it comes to indigenous grape varieties, Italy is king. With over 2,000 to choose from, winemakers literally have the pick of the bunch, yet only a handful (think Sangiovese and Nebbiolo) have gained international notoriety. If you want to explore more interesting styles of wine that you won’t find elsewhere, and buy wines that offer better val...

The ancient Necropolis of Cerveteri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique window into the lives and beliefs of the Etruscan civilization, one of ancient Italy's most fascinating and enigmatic cultures. Located just northwest of Rome, in the Lazio region of Italy, this archaeological site is renowned for its remarkable tombs that span sever...

An Italian restaurant described as “Old World with modern amenities” is planned at the Mimi Blue location that closed in January. Named Rosemary and Olive, the restaurant is expected to open by May at 870 Massachusetts Ave., according to co-owner George Stergiopoulous. Stergiopoulous, whose history of restaurant management includes Greek Islands Re...