6 Things to Love About Romano’s
HERE’S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT ROMANO’S PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT: The name. It’s not Romano’s or Romano’s Pizza. It’s not Romano’s Italian Pizza (seems repetitive but you never know) or Romano’s Italian Restaurant. Romano’s Pizza Italian Restaurant tells you it has pizza, but also Italian food in a restaurant setting. This is all important. It’s like a g...
The Old Town of Lucca
Lucca is small medieval town located near the Ligurian Sea, where you can get a dose of fresh air and escape the bustle of other parts of Tuscany. One of its most unique features is the 30 foot-wide walls that surround the city. Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and became a Roman colony in 180 BC, which accounts for its rectangular street plan. D...
A time capsule of a restaurant, Nanni Ristorante serves old-school Italian 365 days a year
When a customer calls to make a reservation at Nanni Ristorante in Rochelle Park, that reservation is penned down in a thick book that rests on a podium near the entrance. When they arrive, a valet greets them in the parking lot. A sign on the door declares "Proper Attire Required." Once inside, their orders are taken down by hand by suited waiters...
Down the alleys of San Pellegrino
A visit to Viterbo’s San Pellegrino district is like a trip back in time: you might feel just like the characters in “Nothing Left to Do but Cry”, catapulted from the end of the 20th to the end of the 15th century. Walking along the narrow alleys between San Pellegrino’s houses, you might think the Middle Ages never ended. Once known as Borgolungo,...
IAP 73: From the Bronx to the Big Leagues: Val DiFebo, CEO of Deutsch New York, on Defying Stereotypes, Working Hard, and Putting Family First
In this episode, we speak with Val DiFebo, CEO of Deutsch New York. We talk about defying stereotypes, working hard, and putting family first, and how doing so has helped DiFebo bring so much value to her career, as well as her personal life. Val is known in the business world for her equally honest and endearing demeanor, having a reputation for s...
Former Lynn and Revere guys team up for 'Stiffs' movie with Danny Aiello
For years, Roger Marino was solidly ensconced in Forbes magazine’s list of the 400 richest Americans, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. Marino, who grew up in a triple-decker on North Avenue in Revere, has a fortune that’s still in the high hundreds of millions. To say the 79-year-old retired engineer/business executive has led a fascina...
Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is known for their Italian restaurants as a result of its rich Italian heritage from Italian settlers. Additionally, the Italian restaurants were popularized by The Hill district that is home to many high rated Italian restaurants and businesses. Adriana’s – #1 of 193 results with 193 reviewsGioia’s Deli – #2 of 193 results with 140 revi...
I dieci luoghi italiani abbandonati o sconosciuti che non puoi non aver visto
L’Italia è ricca di borghi, castelli, chiese e musei da visitare. Il nostro paese detiene anche il primato per numero di siti tutelati dall’Unesco. Su un totale di 1.031, infatti, l’Italia ne vanta ben 51. Tuttavia, oltre ai luoghi di maggior fama, lungo la Penisola è possibile imbattersi in posti che, o perché abbandonati o perché poco frequentati...
Why Naples Is Italy's New Filmmaking Hotspot
While Rome continues to be the center of the Italian film industry, Naples is stealing the spotlight as a destination for filmmakers. Directors are flocking to the region, along Italy's southern coast, to capture a rarely seen side of the country. Film fans worldwide may be more accustomed to seeing Italy through the lush lens of Federico Fellini's...
Cakes for the day of the dead in Italy: Toscana, Pan Co’ Santi recipe and history
According to tradition, on the occasion of the All Saints Day, Pan co’ Santi is prepared in Siena. It is in fact a Sienese version of the cakes with raisins and dried fruit that are typical of this period – with many variations – throughout Italy. Among them all, Pan co ‘santi distinguishes itself for a marked presence of black pepper and a moderat...
70 Percent of Venice Covered in Water by Flooding
Venice was inundated by an exceptionally high tide Monday, putting three-quarters of the famed Italian lagoon city under water as large swathes of the rest of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that toppled trees, killing four people. Tourists and residents alike donned high boots to navigate the streets of Venice after strong winds raised...
Italy’s Eastern question: Ottoman collapse and Italian mobilities in the Mediterranean, 1895-1945
Thursday November 1, 6 pm, Hamilton 501 - 1130 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10027. Valerie McGuire (University of California, Davis). Respondent: Ruth Ben-Ghiat (New York University). Moderator: Konstantina Zanou (Columbia University). This paper rethinks the traditional view that Italy represents a minor imperial power whose colonial ambitions...