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Casa Lago Press and Anthony Socci Announces the Release of the Italian History Nonfiction paperback, “United We Stand: Pre WW II-Chronicles of the Italian Colony of Stamford,” a comprehensive history of pre-WW II Italians of the City of Stamford, CT, available at bookstores currently (including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, alibis.com).  It is well known...

Friday, April 5 · 6:30 - 7:30pm EDT. I AM Books - 124 Salem Street Boston, MA. "In the heart of Central Park there is an angel. It is the Angel of the Waters statue, which appeared on the Bethesda Fountain on May 31, 1873. It has since earned a place among the city's icons-a deserved place for its classical beauty, although not everyone knows that...

In Naples, the tarallo, or as they say in the local dialect "o' tarall' nzogna e pepe" (which means lard and pepper), represents a real institution, a traditional street food born in the 17th century as a poor tavern food and now evolved into an excellent product for quality aperitifs. Imagine savoring it while strolling along the waterfront, with...

World Baseball Network has acquired more depth for its roster with the addition of sports media veteran Chris R. Vaccaro. Vaccaro, an Emmy Award and Murrow Award-winning media executive from Long Island joins the organization as a senior editorial advisor. He will help the staff with editorial strategy, production operations, and standards. “I’m bu...

From Westchester to the world, baby! Beloved local chef and Food Network star Christian Petroni is making his Nashville debut this month on Lower Broadway at Ella’s on 2nd, which will introduce a new coastal Italian concept, menu, and name – Ella’s by Christian Petroni – under his leadership and in partnership with Red Pebbles Hospitality. Longtime...

Over President’s Day Weekend from February 16th to February 18th, the American non-profit organization Save Venice hosted a three-day fundraiser based in and around Beverly Hills to benefit its mission to preserve the artistic heritage of Venice, Italy. The event, which drew nearly 100 guests from around the US and U.K., marked Save Venice’s triump...

The disappearing art of truffle hunting is facing a new and “grave threat” from winemakers in northern Italy. The rare white Alba truffle and Piedmont red wines are among the region’s most prized products, and have been sourced in happy proximity for decades. But winemakers in the Langhe area of Piedmont are now eyeing up the shadier side of the hi...

The NYPD honored a retired officer battling terminal cancer Friday evening by providing an ambulance home from the hospital where he was greeted by friends and family in Center Moriches. Joseph Stillitano’s brothers and sisters in blue made sure to be there at his home to celebrate his fighting spirit and dedication to helping those around him. It’...

A feast day amid Lent, Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19 is especially popular within the Italian-American community, where it’s traditionally celebrated by eating zeppole. A treat dating back to ancient Rome, zeppole are made with deep-fried dough stuffed with custard, pastry cream, or jelly. All zeppole get dusted with powdered sugar, and they are u...

Tuesday, March 19 · 6 - 8pm PDT. SFIAC - San Francisco Italian Athletic Club - 1630 Stockton St San Francisco, CA. March is Women's History Month and BAIA is excited to celebrate with a spotlight on Italian female professionals in the Bay Area. The fourth edition of this event is dedicated to the power of allyship. Join us for an engaging discussio...

As a student, I used to live with a girl from Merano, Alto Adige: two Italians abroad, both from the mountains — one from those of Piemonte, the other from the Dolomites — we had a lot of things in common, including a genetic love for the snow and trekking at high altitude, and a penchant for heavy, homemade liquors. Her brother used to make a fant...

Three of South Baltimore’s newest restaurants–Limoncello Pizzeria, THB Bagelry + Deli, and Facci–have at least one thing in common: The owners all hail from Monte di Procida. This small town outside Naples, Italy not only has a presence in South Baltimore, it has a huge influence on the Italian restaurant industry across Maryland. Monte di Procida...