A Slow Tour in Iglesias, in Southern Sardinia
This weekend, from the 17th to the 19th of March, we will be following our ambassadors Holly and Maria on a Slow Tour in Iglesias, in the south of Sardinia, where they will act as correspondents for Italia Slow Tour and Gate Magazine! Holly Fizer is an Italian student at Indiana University, the American university that, as you may recall, has inclu...
Antonin Scalia: The Origins of a Supreme Court Originalist
He was confirmed on Constitution Day, September 17, 1986, to the nation's highest court with a unanimous Senate vote. To many who'd known Antonin Scalia it wasn't a surprise, because more than any lawyer in recent history, he held in such high esteem not just the words of the Constitution (and their original meaning) but the Constitution's structur...
Italy puts up cuisine for UNESCO list
The Italian government is putting up Italian cuisine as this year's candidate to join the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, sources said Thursday. The government has decided, on a proposal from the Ministers of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Francesco Lollobrigida and Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, to nominate the practice of Italian cui...
Dimo’s Will Bring Its By-the-Slice Magic to a Full-Service Restaurant
To many Chicagoans, Dimo’s Pizza is pretty damn close to the platonic ideal of a late-night pizza joint. Those who find themselves fresh out of a Cub’s game or looking to satisfy post-last-call cravings see the by-the-slice institution as the spot to be. In fact, it’s not unusual to see customers forming lines at 2 a.m. like drunken moths drawn to...
Laglio: A Quaint Italian Village on the Shores of Lake Como
Nestled on the western shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, Laglio is a picturesque village that has been a well-kept secret among locals for years. With its charming cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, Laglio is a hidden gem that is just waiting to be discovered. While Laglio may not be...
Anthony Fauci documentary on PBS covers a career of crises
There’s a moment in the new PBS documentary about Dr. Anthony Fauci when someone holds up a handmade sign at a protest reading, “Dr. Fauci, You Are Killing Us.” It says something about Fauci that it’s not initially clear when that sign was waved in anger — in the 1980s as AIDS made its deadly rise or in the 2020s with COVID-19 vaccine opponents. “A...
Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Are Planning the Annual Auction
We are excited to announce that our 13th Annual Charity Auction will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at St. Joseph’s Church hall. As in the past, the night will include dinner, dessert, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. We will also be featuring donated items from our favorite local businesses and our (infamous) auction of mystery items donated...
Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini
From April 12 to June 14 at SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater (511 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA). April 12: Variety Lights and Toby Dammit. April 18: I Vitelloni. April 25: La Strada. May 3: The Nights of Cabiria. May 10: La Dolce Vita. May 23: 8 1/2. May 31: Juliet of the Spirits. June 7: Amarcord. June 14: Ginger and Fred. Welcome Spring with a feast o...
Celebrate Icons of Eataly Silicon Valley!
This year at La Pizza & La Pasta, we’re going ICONIC. Every month at La Pizza & La Pasta, we’re bringing Italy’s most famous dishes to center stage with an unmissable dining experience centered around your favorite Italian meal – get ready to experience the Icons of Eataly. The Icons of Eataly is a curated selection of Italy's most famous dishes an...
Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini is born: Cristina Bolla is the president
On Thursday, March 23, the Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini was presented in the presence of President Cristina Bolla. The instituion was established to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Genoese-born banker. The Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini aims to create a bridge between Liguria and the United States, particularly with Los Ang...
IAP 271: the long-forgotten Italian American phenom who gave March its ‘madness,’ the tale of Angelo-Giuseppi “Hank” Luisetti
As winter begins to thaw, and the start of spring arrives, a certain segment of the American population usually begins to experience a familiar type of “madness” as the second most popular sporting event of the year hits the airwaves. But did you know that college basketball might not annually grip the nation with “March Madness” had it not been fo...
One Of The World’s Best Beaches In Italy. Here’s Why You Should Visit In 2023
A beach in Italy has made it into the top ten ranking for 2023, according to Tripadvisor. The travel site releases an annual list of the world’s best beaches as part of the Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. These are derived from millions of reviews submitted by travelers across the globe throughout the preceding year. Tripadvisor takes into...