L’Italia digitale e gli Italiani all’estero: Nissoli (FI) interroga il Governo
Dalla carta di identità elettronica alla digitalizzazione dei servizi consolari, al rilascio del codice fiscale agli iscritti Aire. La “svolta digitale” dell’amministrazione italiana dovrebbe estendersi anche agli italiani all’estero. Ne è convinta Fucsia Nissoli, deputata di Forza Italia eletta in Centro e Nord America, che ha presentato in merito...
From the Italian American Press - Italian Through Food
One of the greatest cuisines in the world is Italian. It’s on all the “best” and “popular” food lists and, in America, Italian food tours of restaurants, specialty food shops and bakeries are offered in many large cities. In Italy, food is one of its most revered assets; most notably for the freshness of the ingredients and the simplicity of the re...
The Andraz Castle, Eye-Catching Symbol of the Fodom Valley
The Andraz Castle rises up on a rocky spur in the valley of Fodom, Veneto, an outgrowth of the rock itself, which was carried there by a glacier during the last glacial period. Its bizarre architecture has made it a symbol of this Ladin valley (Livinallongo in Italian, Fodom is the Ladin name), a popular destination for skiers in winter and hikers...
Morris Park, Bronx: Where Congeniality Flourishes
Three years ago, Orlando Marrero was newly divorced and taking comfort at Patricia’s of Morris Park, a maternal hug of an Italian restaurant in this eastern Bronx neighborhood. Mr. Marrero, who is now 54 and works as a marketing specialist for a health insurance company, mentioned to his server that he was looking for a new home. She introduced him...
Zeppoli’s Sicilian Barbecues: An Italian summer tradition in Collingswood
In Sicily, come summertime, the most memorable meals are taken al fresco amid fields and groves that offer up their bounty. By day, an aggressive sun presses down and nourishes the crops, white hot until dusk’s reprieve. The slender leaves that adorn olive branches frame a tumble of mountains in the distance. Viewed from afar, the landscape is all...
Westwood’s Berardi still driven
Amidst the fear and adversity from immigrating to America, a young boy from Abruzzi, Italy found inspiration for a better life in the joy of a silver dollar — a fortune to a child and a pathway to his dreams. On August 8, 1955, 16-year-old Luciano “Louie” Antonio Berardi and his family made the voyage to the United States on the SS Andrea Doria. Th...
Art e' Pizza offers superior, no-fuss Italian dining (review, photos,video)
Let's be honest. Visiting the Stearns Square area of downtown Springfield can currently be a hassle as that outdoor space and the streets that surround it undergo a total rebuild. But a bit of construction dust and delay shouldn't deter a visit to Art e' Pizza, which offers those who enjoy good food compelling reasons to make the trip. Offering piz...
Sons of Italy Leonardo da Vinci Lodge 2385 awards scholarships
The Inwood-based Sons of Italy Leonardo daVinci Lodge 2385 held its 2018 scholarship presentation on Aug. 9. The cultural organization awarded several scholarships. Since its formation in 1978, the Leonardo da Vinci Lodge has raised $175,000 in scholarships given to students from the Five Towns. The recipients have gone on to further their educatio...
Twelve dialect words to help you sound like a local in Rome
If you're planning to visit - or even settle down in - the Italian capital, you'll likely want to blend in as much as possible. But phrasebook Italian isn't going to cut it in the cobbled streets and crowded bars of Rome. To really impress, try learning a bit of the local lingo. The Roman dialect was being singled out by poet Dante as the ugliest i...
'Welcome to Davenportillo's:' Portillo's coming to Davenport in 2019
Portillo's officials announced Thursday it will open a Davenport restaurant in 2019. The fast-casual restaurant chain, known for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef, unveiled more plans for a restaurant, complete with a design rendering with a "Welcome to Davenportillo's" sign. It'll be the company's first Iowa location, located across from Co...
Italy by Train: Southern Italy
Travelers already familiar with Northern Italy will find much more to explore in the lesser known south. A trip to Southern Italy via rail is perfect for a second or third adventure in Italy as it touches on places far from the sights of Venice and Florence. While rail travel in the south takes a little more effort than in the north due to fewer hi...
Mangia!: Grass Valley’s La Gastronomia re-opens in new location
Like many people who come to the United States, Rita and Franceso "Frankie" Molin arrived in America with a dream. They wanted to share the authentic cuisine of their native Venice, Italy, with those who may not have otherwise been exposed. The Molins opened La Gastronomia in downtown Grass Valley in 2014, offering a selection of meats, cheeses, sa...