90-year-old Italian man breaks marathon age-group world record
If you need a little inspiration today, meet 90-year-old marathoner Antonio Rao, from Rome. At the 2023 Rome Marathon on March 19, Rao became the fastest 90+ man in history, finishing the marathon in six hours and 14 minutes to break the M90 world record by a staggering 30 minutes. Living to age 90 is amazing on its own, but Rao is pushing the lim...
Rotella’s Italian Bakery passes along the family business
Family-owned and still going strong 100 years later is rare after decades of consolidation in the baking industry. The Rotellas understand they’ve gotten lucky with each generation’s dedication to carry on the family business. “Some restaurants we do business with, it’s over by the second generation because they don’t have the same fervor and dete...
Leap of Faith: A Memoir, by Emanuele George Scalco
In ‘Leap of Faith,' author Emanuele George Scalco takes readers on a journey through the struggles and triumphs of an Italian immigrant in 1950s America. With vivid descriptions and relatable characters, the memoir paints a powerful picture of the American Dream and the sacrifices made to achieve it. The author takes readers on a journey through th...
Italy leading luxury tourism with over 7 million nights and 25% of global market
Luxury tourism continues to experience steady growth worldwide, despite uncertainties related to inflation and rising costs. In Italy, luxury tourism is an important source of economic development for many regions. Tuscany, for example, is a favorite destination for luxury tourists, thanks to its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes and the presen...
The Old Spaghetti Works permanently closes Des Moines location after 45 years on Court Avenue
Sad news for fans of The Old Spaghetti Works in Des Moines. The 45-year-old restaurant on Court Avenue permanently closed after business on Monday night. “Spaghetti Works will be closing its door permanently March 27, 2023,” a sign on the front door stated in all caps on Tuesday morning. “We appreciate the business and the regulars we all have gott...
Emilia Romagna in Texas to open a new bridge to the U.S.
Emilia-Romagna is in Houston, Texas, to open a new bridge to the United States, where the region's exports have registered +74.6 percent in the last three years and a positive trade balance between exports and imports of more than 9 billion euros.In the great city of Texas - a state that if it were a nation would represent the ninth largest economy...
Italy confirms as world leader in the pasta market
Pasta consumption in the world has doubled in the past decade, increasing from nine million tons to about 17. According to a report by the food industries association Unione Italiana Food on Istat data, nearly 2.4 million tons of Italian pasta (+5.2 percent over 2021) worth 3.7 billion euros (+31 percent) were exported in 2022. Namely, last year mo...
Joe Bologna’s Celebrates 50 Years
Joe Bologna’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria has been a Lexington staple for 50 years, ever since Joe Bologna launched the restaurant in 1971. Bologna had honed his culinary skills working and managing other restaurants, cooking for as many as 3,000 when he worked as a cook in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and later for some high-profile military...
March: Italian promotion in Los Angeles
March 2023 has been a very busy month in LA for the Italian promotion, in different fields, organized by Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and dedicated to Italian companies and to the excellence of Italian talents. The first event, dedicated to the entertainment industry in collaboration with APA (Association Producers Audiovisual), had the presence of t...
Iconic Italian Filmmaker Liliana Cavani at Italian Institute of Culture -NY
The Italian Cultural Institute in New York is pleased to welcome iconic Italian filmmaker Liliana Cavani for a Round table discussion focused on her three films dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi: Francesco d’Assisi (1966), Francesco (1989) and Francesco (2014). The initiative is part of “Celebrating Liliana Cavani’s Life and Films” a whole wee...
The 10 most charming catacombs in Italy and how to visit them
In this article we take you on a discovery of some of the most impressive catacombs in Italy. Come with us on this itinerary among the underground treasures along the peninsula to enjoy an experience that we can undoubtedly call unique in the world. The largest and most famous catacombs are in Rome and Naples, but in this list we also present two s...
SEEN: Italian school's first gala
While the rest of the city was in a shamrock haze, Friday was a school night of sorts for La Scuola d’Italia Galileo Galilei. The Italian Language School Cultural Association held its first fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. The evening included a dinner followed by a concert with Patrizio Buanne. Amon...