We The Italians

Green skills drive Italy's job market transformation

On Earth Day 2024, a report was released highlighting a shift in the Italian job market, with a growing demand for workers skilled in environmental sustainability. The message is clear: future employment opportunities are tied to the ecological transition, and to be ready, individuals need not only good intentions but also targeted skills. 2024 has proven to be a pivotal year for the spread of "gr...

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A forgotten Italian genius: Angelo Dalle Molle's visionary legacy

Oftentimes we are happy to tell stories about an Italian genius almost unknown to the general public. Today we tell about Angelo Dalle Molle, the creator of the iconic Italian Amaro Cynar in the 1950s, who half a century ago was also building electric cars, designing car sharing and charging stations, and later dedicated himself to research in artificial intelligence and the digital world. Angelo...

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How to Host an Italian Aperitivo Hour

The Aperol Spritz — the fizzy, bright orange cocktail hailing from Italy’s Veneto region — has taken the world by storm, but the Italian tradition of aperitivo goes far beyond the ubiquitous drink. In cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome, where I live, sidewalk cafés routinely fill up in the early evenings, but it’s also common to offer guests an aperitivo when hosting a dinner party or leisurel...

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Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Ac...

Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather” the “greatest American film ever made,” Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in the sequel and not the original and Harrison Ford fought back tears reflecting on his role in the 1974 film, “The Conversation.” At the center of it all was Francis Ford Coppola, who on Saturday received the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony at Dolby Theatre th...

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Orange County’s Newest Slice of Italy: Meet Monaco Italian Kitchen in Irvine

There’s a new restaurant in Irvine—and it’s not here to blend in. Located at the just-debuted Eighteen Main dining collective, Monaco Italian Kitchen is the fourth concept from seasoned OC restaurateur Tony Monaco. And while the name nods to his Italian roots, this place is anything but expected. With Executive Chef Karl Pfleider behind the menu and a design that leans more Riviera chic than red-c...

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Firenze Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence: splendid hidden Yiddish gems

Would you like to contemplate Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence and take an exciting journey looking for the roots and secrets of this fascinating thousand-year-old culture? The evocative Jewish district, nestled in this city, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, offers many points of interest to travelers who seek an alternative to classic tourist destinations, like the enchanting Synago...

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Matteo Mancuso announces first headline tour of North America

Matteo Mancuso has announced his first headline national tour of North America. The itinerary brings Mancuso coast to coast in the U.S., and into Canada for several annual marquee events. The tour begins May 20 at Boston’s City Winery and wraps June 30 at Le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Mancuso will perform at Buffalo’s Electric City on June 29 . With the on-sale being staggered, fa...

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Sapore opens in Rivers Casino to offer re-imagined Italian bites and limoncello treat...

Philly is a city full of culinary treats, but at Sapore, you can pair it all with the city’s widest selection of limoncello and a water-side view. Nestled inside River’s Casino (in the former Martorano’s Prime space), this fresh Italian kitchen-style restaurant boasts traditional flavors with modern twists, plus, an assortment of hand-crafted sips. The venue itself brings a dimly lit and stylish a...

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Maruggio: vineyards, ancient knights and traditions

Maruggio is situated approximately 25 miles (ca. 40 km) east of Taranto, within a natural depression between the inland and the coastline. Its beaches are known for being sandy, with occasional rocky stretches in the eastern part. The sea here is often referred to as the sea of seven colors, due to its varying hues and beauty. Its origins can be traced to a period between 870 and 963 AD, after t...

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Valenti a pro bono attorney without borders

Over the last two decades, Thomas P. Valenti has put his arbitration and mediation skills to use across the globe, traveling to places like Greece and India, and now helping young people in Afghanistan via online mentoring. Valenti is a Chicago-based dispute resolution specialist who has held a law license since 1977. He first worked as a trial attorney, primarily in Cook County, then over the las...

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New England

A Legendary Sandwich Shop From Florence, Italy Is Opening Its First Boston Location

All’antico Vinaio is beloved by Italian locals and tourists alike at its three Florence, Italy locations. Soon, Boston will have the unique opportunity to savor a taste of Florence while relaxing at Copley Square. The shop, opening adjacent to Copley... Read More

New York

Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto

Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Theater at St. John, 150 E. 76th Street, NYC. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at https://liconcertorchestra.org/events... Read More

East

Sapore opens in Rivers Casino to offer re-imagined Italian bites and limoncello treats

Philly is a city full of culinary treats, but at Sapore, you can pair it all with the city’s widest selection of limoncello and a water-side view. Nestled inside River’s Casino (in the former Martorano’s Prime space), this fresh Italian kitchen-style... Read More

South East

‘It’s not just food, it’s an experience’: Bologna-born chef brings Italy to Athens

With complete focus, Chef Filippo Trapella tosses freshly boiled pasta in a pan full of his homemade sauce, the rich aroma filling the air, and he completes the dish with finely grated Parmesan cheese. For Trapella, cooking is less about serving the... Read More

Great Lakes

Valenti a pro bono attorney without borders

Over the last two decades, Thomas P. Valenti has put his arbitration and mediation skills to use across the globe, traveling to places like Greece and India, and now helping young people in Afghanistan via online mentoring. Valenti is a Chicago-based... Read More

Midwest

Beloved Italian grocer on ‘The Hill’ to close

Married in 1929, John and Angela Viviano’s wedding photo rests regally above the register of the shop they opened on The Hill. “My grandfather came over from Sicily, the town of Terrasini, and opened here in 1950,” said third-generation store owner J... Read More

South

Brutto Americano Brings Italian-Inspired Cuisine and Gulf Seafood to New Orleans’ CBD

Since the inception of their debut eatery, Costera on Prytania St., Reno De Ranieri, and Chef Brian Burns have been making an impression on the New Orleans dining scene creating exotic menus with Italian and Spanish influences and combining a love fo... Read More

West

Balla Italian Soul in Las Vegas introduces some wonderful new dishes

Something about Italian food just hits different. Melty cheeses, robust tomato sauces, bright and fragrant herbs … While there are many incredible restaurants that offer this delicious experience on the Strip, Balla Italian Soul at SAHARA Las Vegas h... Read More

California

Orange County’s Newest Slice of Italy: Meet Monaco Italian Kitchen in Irvine

There’s a new restaurant in Irvine—and it’s not here to blend in. Located at the just-debuted Eighteen Main dining collective, Monaco Italian Kitchen is the fourth concept from seasoned OC restaurateur Tony Monaco. And while the name nods to his Ital... Read More

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