The Legend of the Priest Stranglers
Growing up in Verona, Penn., proved to be one of the best chapters of my life. We lived on the Verona hilltop, surrounded by an Italian neighborhood that underpinned my formative years. My mother, Elisabetta Vescio, was born in Gizzeria, Calabria; and my father, Guglielmo Santucci, hailed from the mountainous area of Abruzzi. They fell in love and...
Fresh Take: Nonna Maria’s Italian Deli & Market in Matthews
On a Saturday afternoon in late January, a woman browsing the prepared foods section at Nonna Maria’s Italian Deli & Market stops when she spots a bag of Pastosa Ravioli. Her eyes fill with tears. “I usually special-order this from Brooklyn!” she tells owner Enza Pilla as she grabs three bags from the refrigerator. “This is what my nonna used to ma...
What Is the Story Behind Trajan’s Column?
Trajan’s Column is one of the most famous Roman monuments. It is also the best-preserved triumphal column still standing in Rome, the other being that of Marcus Aurelius. The imposing 38-meter-tall pillar was designed by Apollodorus of Damascus between 106 and 113 CE to commemorate emperor Trajan’s victory in the Dacian wars. However, Trajan’s Colu...
Gucci Reveals Opening of Two-Story Boutique in New York’s Meatpacking District
Gucci will be expanding its presence in New York with a new store. Located in the vibrant Meatpacking District, the two-level boutique space spans over 9,000 square feet two-levels, offering men’s and women’s bags, shoes and clothing. On the first floor is Gucci Beauty, which launched in 2014 with a diverse selection of lip, face and eye products,...
Rare Wines. The energy of Trebbiano between Abruzzo and Tuscany
There are 400 kilometers that separate Torre dei Beati from Monteraponi. Starting from the Adriatic, from Francavilla al Mare in Abruzzo, we travel along a good stretch of coastal highway, then enter the Marche region and head inland. There are the Apennines to cross. We pass through Umbria, the green lung of Italy and our thoughts turn to the Treb...
Salumeria Sarto, a new cheese shop, is coming to Greenport
Cheese lovers on the North Fork, rejoice! While Kate’s Cheese Co. in Greenport may have closed its doors, a new cheese and charcuterie shop is set to take its place this spring. Salumeria Sarto, the name of the new Front Street spot, will honor former owner Kate McDowell by continuing to provide artisanal meats, cheeses and specialty sandwiches wh...
Lucera: A Hidden Gem in Southern Italy
Located in the Apulia region of southern Italy, Lucera is a city that is often overlooked by tourists. However, it is a city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and delicious cuisine. In this article, we will explore the history, culture, and attractions that make Lucera a hidden gem in Italy. History of Lucera Lucera has a long and complex...
Seniors compete in Bocce Ball during Senior Games in Woolmarket
The Senior Games are happening across the Coast and this morning, seniors competed in a bocce ball tournament. The Senior Games offer senior citizens an opportunity to participate in athletic events to enhance their quality of life and result in a healthy lifestyle. The game also offers a social network for participants to develop friendships and s...
How a Sicilian bakery is keeping centuries-old nuns’ recipes alive
From cannoli to almond biscotti, passing through cassatelle — semi-circular dough pockets filled with ricotta — we owe much of Sicily’s wonderful pastry culture to the creativity of cloistered nuns who, since at least the 13th century, turned the simple ingredients they could source locally into signature desserts. As explained in a recent Aleteia...
Spaghetti Western Italian restaurant in the works for downtown Fargo
Get ready to round up some pasta! Spaghetti Western is coming to downtown Fargo. Fabrizio Di Gianni and his wife, Brighid Maguire, plan to open their Italian restaurant this spring (mid-April to early May) at 524 Broadway, a corner storefront that has housed restaurants or bakeries for many years. Di Gianni vows to fill the “void of pasta” in downt...
Why claims Italian cuisine is a 'modern invention' have angered Italy
If there's one thing Italians do not accept, it’s messing around with the culinary traditions which reflect our identity. So it’s no surprise that food historian Alberto Grandi's theories on the origins of several iconic Italian foods, which in his view aren't really Italian but made-in-the-USA, have caused such a stir in Italy and made the nation...
Looking Beyond
Tuesday April 4 - Friday May 3. @INNOVIT, 710 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA. The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of San Francisco are pleased to present the documentary exhibition LOOKING BEYOND aims to enhance Italian research in the space field and raise international public awareness of multiple uses of satellite tracking te...