The Roads Less Travelled: Regions Of Italy That Most Tourist Miss
Some regions and tourist destinations of Italy are famous for obvious reasons — from the genteel days of the Grand Tour to modern backpackers on a shoestring budget, the cities of Rome, Naples, Milan, Venice, and Florence have seen centuries of visitors walking up and down their cobblestone streets. But the country is much bigger than that. We reco...
Italian photographer visits Fredericksburg through exchange program with sister city Este
Franco Rubini put his hands over his ears in order to describe his experience at Sunday’s NASCAR event in Richmond. “Very loud!” he said. “Good people watching.” Rubini, a photographer from Este, a northern Italian town that is one of Fredericksburg’s sister cities, is spending most of April in the Fredericksburg area hoping to experience and captu...
Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Caorle, Italy
Caorle, a small coastal town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, may not be as well-known as its more famous neighbors like Venice and Verona, but it is definitely worth a visit for those looking for a unique and off-the-beaten-path experience. With its colorful houses, winding alleys, and stunning beaches, Caorle has all the charms of a ty...
The Porchetta House Has Found a Home (and Is Serving Late) at Spices Cafe Off Colfax
"Ever since I could stand over a stove, I've wanted to cook," says AJ Paloni, the chef behind The Porchetta House, which opened earlier this month inside Spices Cafe at 1510 Humboldt Street.Born in La Jolla in San Diego County, Paloni grew up in Albuquerque but moved to Arizona after finishing high school in order to fulfill his longtime dream of a...
AI in an ancient city: Can technology help you on your European vacation?
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” the proverb says. But what if you’re only in the Italian capital for just one day and you’re keen to fit in as much of its history and culture as possible? Sure, you could take a few hours out to plan your trip or you could try to book a tour guide to take you round “The Eternal City.” But now there’s a third o...
Risotto and polenta are pasta alternatives
Acynic of Italian cuisine — a non-Italian — once observed that a typical Italian diet consists mostly of pasta, pasta, and more pasta. While it’s true that most Italians and many Italian-Americans consume pasta by the bowlfuls on a regular basis, there are alternatives when you get overloaded with spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, and other noodles...
Fundraiser supporting the Capella family
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society (OLMCS) hosted a spaghetti fundraiser dinner at the Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 on March 19. The dinner was to raise funds for the Capella family, who lost their home in a fire in late January. Members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Sons of Italy and Independent Volunteer Fire Co...
Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci to set sail on Made in Italy world tour
Italy is to send the Amerigo Vespucci tall ship on a two-year world tour to promote Italian food, wine, culture and design, the nation's defence minister Guido Crosetto said on Tuesday. Announcing the news at the Vinitaly wine fair in Verona, Crosetto said the fully rigged Italian navy ship would set sail on 1 July and would showcase Made in Italy...
Ravenna like a local: 7 things to do
A city moulded through layers of artistic styles and historical events. Quiet yet bustling, suspended amid the treasures of its UNESCO heritage, the summer nightlife of the seaside resorts nearby, the cumbersome Romagna tradition and the street art that has made it, once again, an art capital. A young, fun and contemporary destination, find out wha...
Why The Lamborghini Strosek Diablo Is Forbidden Fruit For Americans
The Lamborghini Diablo is one of the Italian brand’s most famous and special products, but the Strosek Diablo isn’t quite as well known. The Strosek was one of the most extreme versions of the famous Italian supercar, a redesign by Vittorio Strosek who did not feel that the original design of the Diablo went far enough. What he created was a truly...
Rome celebrates 2,776th birthday on 21 April 2023
The Eternal City celebrates its 2,776th birthday on 21 April 2023 with historical re-enactments including costumed parades past the Colosseum and gladiator fights in the Circus Maximus. Known as Natale di Roma, the annual birthday celebration is based on the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC. For more than two decades Rome has marked...
Everything Is Made Fresh Daily At Dal Grano In Virginia, And You Can Taste The Difference
There’s a world of a difference between pasta from a box and homemade, hand-crafted noodles. Fortunately, you can enjoy the latter variety without much effort when you make a trip to Dal Grano. This incredible Italian restaurant in McLean, Virginia will win you over with its friendly ambiance and impressive menu. In fact, there are over 50 differen...