Via dei Terrazzamenti, trekking with a view in Valtellina
Valtellina is a land to discover and there is no better way to do it than walking or cycling along the so-called Via dei Terrazzamenti. Why is it a must? The Via dei Terrazzamenti della Valtellina is a cycle-pedestrian path that crosses the most characteristic part of the territory in the heart of the Alps. It starts from Morbegno and climbs up to...
Italian film festival highlighting rare, restored films comes to Brown
Last weekend, the Department of Italian Studies hosted “Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour,” an Italian film festival showcasing a selection of rare and restored films from the world-renowned Cineteca Bologna. The event marked the tenth anniversary of the festival’s first visit to the University. Held in the Martinos Auditorium at the Granoff Center for t...
Silk: A Rich Heritage of Italy
Silk has been a part of Italy’s cultural heritage for centuries. The country has a rich history of silk production and has been a leader in the industry for generations. Italy is renowned for its high-quality silk fabrics, which are used in fashion, home décor, and other industries. Italian silk is known for its smooth texture, luxurious feel, and...
From the Ashes of Parisi Bakery, a New Classic Is in the Works
New York has always had places where an on-premise bakery pretty much eclipsed the rest of the restaurant, among them Balthazar, Payard Patisserie and Bistro, Sullivan Street, Angelina, and Clinton Street Baking Company. Baskets of fresh-baked goods may arrive on your table as a meal commences, scrumptious desserts appear at the end, and notably go...
10 things to do in Palermo not to be missed in 2023
We will try to provide you with 10 things to do in Palermo. We know it's a tough challenge because there are so many things to do in Palermo. With its decadent air, Mediterranean setting and sparkling atmosphere, there are truly many things to do in Palermo. This is a fascinating city that holds masterpieces from the Arab, Norman and Spanish period...
Superfine Playa Is A California-Italian Restaurant With Brightness To Spare
Los Angeles chef Steve Samson is a pasta maestro who’s known for his resolutely Italian food at Rossoblu, where he specializes in regional dishes like tortellini en brodo and tagliatelle Bolognese with “not too much tomato sauce.” The food there is about Samson’s taste memories, about having a mom who’s from Bologna and about the childhood summers...
The Battle of the Oranges: inside Italy’s craziest festival
For the three days leading up to Fat Tuesday, the men, women, and children participate in the largest organized food fight in Italy – the Battle of the Oranges. The origins of the fight are a little murky but seem to date back to a medieval revolt. In the 1100s, Ivrea was ruled by an evil tyrannical duke. Legend has it that the duke tried to attack...
Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan Joins National Italian American Foundation
The Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM) recently joined the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) as an Affiliate Organization, the first organization in Michigan to do so. This membership brings many benefits to the FADM, including: Affiliate Organizations are featured on NIAF’s website on a dedicated page; NIAF and its Affiliate Orga...
Presentation of the Bust of Prospero Farinacci
From the United States to Italy: this journey was recently taken by the portrait bust of Prospero Farinacci, donated to the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo by the non-profit organization American Friends of LoveItaly. The sculpture was previously donated to AFLI by Marilyn Aronberg Lavin in honor of her husband Irving Lavin, professor emeritu...
Pizza del Gallo: An Evening With Danilo Gallinari
Join us at La Pizza & La Pasta on April 11 as Italian culinary traditions and New England’s love of sports combine! For one night only, we’re welcoming Boston Celtics forward and fellow Italian, Danilo Gallinari, as he trades in his jersey for a pizzaiolo’s (pizza-maker’s) apron and steps up to our authentic wood-fired ovens. At Pizza del Gallo: A...
How Many Italians Are There? A look at the Italian Diaspora
It's spring and I am preparing a global outreach for my Foundation's WorldCast 23 Environmental Studies broadcast for high school students.These include students in Italian Studies classes as well as in environmental sciences. In searching the globe for both Italian Studies and Environmental Sciences students, I pondered the vast settlement of Ital...
This Has Been Named The Most Charming Italian Restaurant In New Jersey
There are very few things we love more in New Jersey than a beautiful meal at one of our amazing Italian restaurants, especially if it has just been named the most charming Italian restaurant in New Jersey. If you add great Italian food and a huge dose of charm, you may have the perfect recipe for a great date night or special occasion, and some fo...