New cafè brings authentic Italian experience to Cincinnati
If traveling to Italy isn’t part of your summer plans, you can stay in the region and enjoy an authentic experience at a new cafè on the east side of Cincinnati. VV The Italian Experience is a family business years in the making, and a new way to try authentic old-world fare. Co-owner, Melissa De Giorgi, said their location in Mount Lookout on Delt...
Italy Aims to Turn up Renewable Power to Two Thirds of Total by 2030
Italy aims to generate nearly two thirds of its electricity from renewable energy sources by the end of the decade, the energy ministry said on Friday, slightly improving targets made public three years ago. In a revision of the country's energy and climate plan, the ministry said Italy aimed to get 65% of its electricity from renewables by 2030,...
Campo event in Steubenville exceeds expectations
The Italian American Cultural Club held its annual Campo Italiano June 19-23 at the Italian Village in Steubenville. This year’s event marked 15 years for the special gathering known as, “Festa dei 15 anni.” Yearly, it brings campers together to learn about the Italian heritage and culture. It is financially supported by the IACC and community spon...
One-day trips from Palermo: enchanting landscapes to discover beyond the city limits
Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily, is a city of indescribable charm. Its streets are a mosaic of different eras: Arab-Norman architecture blends with Baroque buildings and Byzantine churches, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. But Sicily is a multifaceted island, and beyond Palermo lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. A...
Eat Pasta Out of a Cheese Wheel at New Bay Park Restaurant
New Italian restaurant La Pastaia is now open in Bay Park, with handmade pasta and other Italian dishes. La Pastaia opened Monday, June 5 at 3055 Clairemont Drive. La Pastaia serves a variety of Italian dishes like pizzas and antipasti, but the focus is on the pastas, which are all made in-house. There are two dishes served from cheese wheels (fett...
A Brief History of Murano Glass, as Told by an Expert
The swirling colors of glass which have become almost synonymous with the Venetian island of Murano have a long and varied history, navigating many centuries of secret guilds, alchemy and political turmoil. But what fewer people know is that the entire industry virtually collapsed — multiple times. Even now, the true artisans of Murano hang on by...
A Recipe for a Festival
A couple of weeks ago, in Jessup, Pennsylvania—the small town next to mine when I was a boy—large crowds of people showed up to celebrate the annual “Race of the Saints,” called in Italian La Corsa dei Ceri, “the Race of the Candles,” because that is what the structures look like. You must imagine, each set and pegged upright on wide and sturdy pla...
Bottled water makes big splash in Italy
When the sommelier of a deluxe New York hotel wheeled a trolley of fancy aperitifs into the dining room so guests could grandly start their meal, his job was only half done. Minutes later, he returned with another cart, this one displaying six different bottles of water. Bestowing water with the same pomp and dignity as liqueur indicates how far H2...
Fresco Italiano restaurant in Las Vegas has all your favorites
There are few styles of food that provide a satisfying meal more than Italian. Just the mention of that word evokes images of heaping plates of pasta, large meatballs, bread baskets that empty as soon as they hit the table, and lots and lots of wine poured and shared. It’s practically Pavlovian to want to head to the nearest Olive Garden when you h...
All About Caravaggio: The Art of an Infamous Italian Scoundrel
As well as a scofflaw and murderer, 17th-century Italian painter Caravaggio was one of the most thrilling, and ground-breaking, artists in Italy. And his paintings—which changed Italian art history forever—tell the fascinating stories, and hint at the personal torment, behind the artist. So here are a few of our favorite Caravaggio paintings in It...
Barre Baseball Legend Louis “Crip” Polli to be Honored July 8 in Montpelier
A celebration to recognize Louis Polli’s legendary baseball career and official designation by the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first Italian-born ballplayer to play in the major leagues will take place Saturday, July 8, when the Vermont Mountaineers baseball team in Montpelier will host a Louis “Crip” Polli Night. This long overdue recogn...
Introducing Her Majesty, the Florentine steak
A visit to Florence would be totally incomplete without a hearty Bistecca alla Fiorentina, or the Florentine steak (beefsteak Florentine style is another version of the name). This meat lover’s delight is perhaps the most iconic Tuscan dish, earning a spot in the repertoire of internationally known (and adored) Italian cuisine. But what makes this...