Bellagio unveils new Italian summer conservatory exhibit
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens have opened the gates to its summer display. Each season, the conservatory has a new display of several themed scenes, created from thousands of flowers. With the arrival of summer in Las Vegas, the theme this year is “La Dolce Vita” and depicts summer in Italy. The east garden, full of lemons, represen...
Lilli Bertone has passed away
Lilli Bertone, wife of Nuccio – one of the most famous Coachbuilders of all time and founder of the Stile Bertone – passed away at the age of 84 in Lugano, Switzerland. Ms. Lilli spent her life with her husband and after his death in 1997 she took over the reins of the company, taking it until the centenary celebrations. In 2012, in fact, at the Ge...
An SF Critical Hit Is Now Dishing Out Roman Flatbread in Williamsburg
A hit San Francisco wine bar specializing in the Roman flatbread known as pinsa has made its way to New York City this week. Dubbed Montesacro Pinseria Romana, the critically acclaimed California-bred pinsa shop is now open in Williamsburg at 432 Union Ave., where the menu’s star carb is accompanied by traditional Roman cuisine. Pasta, cheese plate...
Brooklyn’s Caffe Buon Gusto Opening Hoboken Location
A New York City-based eatery known for their cozy candlelit spaces is hoping there is room for one more Italian restaurant in Frank Sinatra’s hometown, as they are opening their first New Jersey location along the main street of the Mile Square City. Caffe Buon Gusto has been serving hungry New Yorkers for three decades at 151 Montague Street in Br...
Ferraris and Friends event in West Hartford raises awareness for Connecticut Children's Medical Center
More than 150 rare and exotic cars from across the world were on display in West Hartford on Sunday, as a part of the annual Concorso Ferrari and Friends event. The car show celebrates exotic Italian automobiles and raises awareness for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC). Lamborginis, Maseratis, Ferraris and Paganis made their way dow...
Valley’s Italian Heritage Has Roots in ‘Great Coal War’
Following the unification of Italian states in the latter half of the 19th century, many peasants faced financial hardships caused by years of war and political turmoil over who would rule what – and how. The process was particularly hard on the southern regions of the country, viewed by their powerful northern counterparts as corrupt and unciviliz...
Salvatore Macchia Named Chair of UMass Amherst Music & Dance
Salvatore Macchia, Professor of Composition and String Bass at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named chair of the Department of Music and Dance, effective July 1, 2019. He followsRoberta M. Marvin, who recently completed her three-year appointment as chair. Macchia, who recently celebrated his 40th season with the department, is w...
20 Funny Yogi Berra Quotes That Are As Weird & Wise As He Was
Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was born on May 12, 1925 in St. Louis Missouri to Italian immigrant parents. He started playing baseball in the local legion leagues, where he learned the fundamentals of batting and catching. Originally, Yogi Berra was overlooked by the St. Louis Cardinals in favor of his friend Joe Garagiola Sr., however that was some...
Assocamerestero sends 9 top bloggers to Umbria, including one from Houston
Earlier this month, the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce (Assocamerestero) sent nine top North American bloggers to Umbria, including one from Houston, Melody Price. The weeklong trip gave the writers, including lifestyle and food bloggers, the opportunity to experience not only authentic Umbrian wines and food products but also classic...
Pesce Ristorante, new seafood restaurant open in Washington Township
A new seafood restaurant that recently opened in Washington Township will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The new seafood restaurant, Pesce Ristorante, opened its doors on May 10. Their social media describes the restaurant’s menu as coastal region Italian cooking, offering hand-crafted dishes and features food sourced from local far...
Festa Italiana, Hawaii's Only Italian Festival, Returns to Kakaako - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Kaka ako - Cooke Street (between Auahi and Halekauwila Streets). Festa Italiana, Hawaiʻi’s only Italian festival, returns to Kaka ʻ ako for the third year in a row. The street festival and VIP experience Passaporto Italiano will offer the opportunity to taste the many amazing flavors of Italy in...
NIAF Funds Scholarship at Accademia Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce, for the fourth year, it is funding a scholarship in partnership with Accademia Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned institutions for training professionals in the performing arts, and Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (MIP), an internationally recognized...