We The Italians

Al Fancy Food di New York una “Vucciria” di sapori e chicche d’Italia per chef esigen...

Sono tantissime le aziende che hanno partecipato al Summer Fancy Food 2019. Ancora una volta l’Italia spicca come colonna portante della tradizione culinaria, con lo sguardo rivolto al futuro e all’ innovazione. Lunedì 24 giugno, in occasione della seconda giornata di Fancy Food, La Voce di New York è andata in giro per il padiglione Italia per raccontarvi più da vicino l’esperienza del salone. Ab...

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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 management school. The full-tuition scholarship of...

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Festa Italiana, Hawaii's Only Italian Festival, Returns to Kakaako - Saturday, Sept....

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 one extraordinary evening. Festa Italiana aims to...

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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 farms and fisherman. “Our most popular dish is the sc...

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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 Umbrian gastronomic traditions. The program of mee...

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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 tricky business. Then president of the Cardinals B...

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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 well-known for his work as a performer in the Europ...

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Studio Viola at Summer Fancy Food Show 2019

International trade consulting firm Studio Viola is taking part again this year in the New York Summer Fancy Food Show 2019, which opened in the big apple on 23 June and will end on 25 June. This food and wine event in the Big Apple is confirmed as one of the most important in the Atlantic, thanks to the participation of exhibitors from all over the world. The Fancy Food is therefore an excellent...

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Letter sent to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

My name is Frank Lorenzo. I am an Executive Board Member of the Italian American One Voice Coalition (www.iaovc.org). The Italian American One Voice Coalition is a nationwide group whose mission is to combat negative stereotypes of Italian Americans in the media and to defend our heritage. The Italian-American residents of Massachusetts have a fundamental liberty interest and equality interest in...

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The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America turns 114!

Originally called “Figli d’Italia,” the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® was established in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City on June 22, 1905, by Vincenzo Sellaro, M.D., and five other Italian immigrants who came to the United States during the great Italian migration (1880-1923). Their aim was to create a support system for all Italian immigrants that would assist them...

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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-y... Read More

New York

Al Fancy Food di New York una “Vucciria” di sapori e chicche d’Italia per chef esigenti

Sono tantissime le aziende che hanno partecipato al Summer Fancy Food 2019. Ancora una volta l’Italia spicca come colonna portante della tradizione culinaria, con lo sguardo rivolto al futuro e all’ innovazione. Lunedì 24 giugno, in occasione della s... Read More

East

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 c... Read More

South East

Italian Festival celebrates with food, music

The Market Common turned into Italy for the 28th Italian Festival in Myrtle Beach, hosted by Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2662. There were Italian art vendors, music, and food during the two day event. “Naturally the star of the show is the food... Read More

Great Lakes

Two-war veteran Mario Ortigara

Mario Ortigara was born in his parents’ home on the South Side of Chicago, where brother Benny welcomed him. A few years later, sister Mary joined the family. Anna Panozzo and Domenico Ortigara were from small towns in the Piedmont region of Italy, w... Read More

Midwest

Sons of Italy Hall construction resumes thanks to large private donation

"Prayers were answered," current state lodge president Dan Matuella said. It's been almost two and a half years since a kitchen fire destroyed the historic gathering place and restaurant on 10th Street. The rebuild still isn't finished. Construction... Read More

South

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... Read More

West

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 expe... Read More

California

Ciccia Osteria Brings a Taste of Italy to Barrio Logan

Barrio Logan has new neighbors, who moved into the area 11 months ago and have been painstakingly renovating a house on Logan Avenue; they’re finally ready to invite you over for dinner. Ciccia Osteria is run by Francesca Penoncelli and Mario Cassine... Read More

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