Italy's Air Force celebrates 100 years
The Italian Air Force, or Aeronautica Militare Italiana, commemorates its 100th anniversary with a series of celebrations across Italy, including a major event in Rome. The Air Force Experience will be hosted in the capital's central Piazza del Popolo from 24-29 March, celebrating the world of military aeronautics with stands, meetings, simulators...
Welcome to the Tristate Italian Art Prize
A new prize for Italian art in the United States is born. In fact, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in New York have announced the first edition of the "Tristate Italian Art Prize" art competition. The Prize aims to to promote and recognize the artistic creativity of the Italian and Italian-American community in the...
Book Review: The Neapolitan Quartet
“The Neapolitan Quartet” is a set of novels to which many Americans have been introduced through the HBO series, “My Brilliant Friend”. While the television series does an excellent job of capturing the essence of the books and is well worth the watching, there is nothing that can compare to actually reading Elana Ferrante’s words. I devoured these...
Best Songs to Learn Italian: 2010-2023 Edition
Ciao a tutti! If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re interested in learning Italian. And let me tell you, you’ve made a fantastic decision! Not only is Italian a beautiful language filled with rich history and culture, but it’s also incredibly fun to learn. One of the best ways to improve your Italian skills is by immersing yourself i...
Gio's Chicken Amalfitano: An ATL Italian Restaurant That Feels Like Home
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have multiple "Best Restaurants in Atlanta" lists saved to my phone. Usually, they contain unique and classy places, but sometimes, you are just looking for somewhere classic, casual, and comforting. Gio's Chicken Amalfitano is just that: the most underrated Italian restaurant in Atlanta. Prior to eating here, at the...
A Night of Italian Comedy With Eric D'Alessandro and Vic DiBitetto Comes to NJPAC in April
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with the Italian monsters of comedy, Eric D'Alessandro ("Mask Off Remix - Walmart Diss") and Vic DiBitetto (Working Class Zero) on Saturday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00PM. The Goodfellas of comedy. They are comedy in a red sauce. One comes from a large Italian family in Staten Island....
Emilia-Romagna salumi: growth does not stop
The two charcuterie districts of Parma and Reggio Emilia are doing well: data from Agribusiness Intesa Sanpaolo show that both recorded export growth of about 2.5% in 2020, followed by a double-digit increase in 2021 (+15.5% and +17.7% , respectively), which continued into the first nine months of 2022 (+8.3% and +20.6%). BIG SCORE FOR CULATELLO DI...
Exploring the Hidden Gem of Fornelli, Italy
Amidst the vast and beautiful countryside of southern Italy, Fornelli is a small town that has remained hidden from the tourists’ radar for a long time. Located in the Molise region, Fornelli is a charming town with a population of just over 1,000 people. Although small, the town is full of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. In this articl...
Italian Pottery Outlet celebrates 40 years in business
In celebration of their 40 years operating in Santa Barbara, the Italian Pottery Outlet will have an open house with live music on April 1 at its downtown location at 929 State St. Antipasti and prosecco will be served to the public. To add to the occasion, the IPO is offering a 25% storewide sale and a gift-with-purchase giveaway. “We’re really th...
Tutto Fresco Serves Italian Food In Orange County, California
Tutto Fresco is a fine Italian restaurant located at 22332 El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), California. Their website states that they provide "Fresh Italian dining in a relaxed and casual atmosphere." They have authentic Italian cuisine for visitors to enjoy. This family restaurant was started in 1991. They have been creating qu...
Focus on sustainability: the Firriato model
When Salvatore Di Gaetano founded Firriato, he had very clear guidelines within which to develop his project: "Firriato was born in the late Seventies, the first harvest dates back to 1978, in a historical period in which agriculture and Sicilian oenology were oriented towards high production to create blended wines," says Federico Lombardo di Mont...
Greve in Chianti: an amazing Tuscany wine tour from Florence discovering this hidden gem
The ancient village of Greve in Chianti is one of those wonders only Italy can show you that you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to discover. Nestled in the wonderful landscape of the Tuscan hills, Greve in Chianti is a small town with an authentic atmosphere of art, history and tradition, a lively reality that hosts many craft businesses and...