Lombardi’s: The First Pizzeria In the United States
Although I was born and raised in the city of New York, I am embarrassed to admit that I had never partaken in the offerings of Lombardi’s — the first pizzeria in the United States — until last year when I returned to New York and that oversight was finally corrected. Lombardi’s: The First Pizzeria In the United StatesTo be honest, I am a pizza sno...
What to do in Salerno like a local: 7 tips for travellers
In Salerno, you stroll along narrow streets topped with picturesque arches and houses where ancient Roman columns peep out here and there. You can enter sumptuous churches shaped by art and time and eat a brioche with ice cream while gazing at the waterfront. In Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the long 19th-century avenue, you are welcomed with thousand o...
Alla Boara, Live concert
When: Saturday, March 4 at 8:30pm CT - Where: Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618 The American group Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy’s diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrangements of traditional folk songs are variously surprising, playful, mournful, tender and bewitching.
A castle of finesse and elegance, the Argiano style in Montalcino
Argiano's wines have been known since the late-16th century, when the noble Pecci family built a lovely villa and adjoining cellar (which still serves as their headquarters today). Since 2013 the estate is owned by Brazilian entrepreneur André Esteves, who relaunched the range, entrusting production to Bernardino Sani and Francesco Monari. Now Argi...
Philadelphia’s home for authentic Italian food
What do you do if your friend’s restaurant is destroyed in an earthquake? This question faced restaurateur, Riccardo Longo when the original Gran Caffe L’Aquila, owned by his friend Chef Stephano Biasini, was damaged in the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake. “So at that time we talked about it, and he realized that it would take probably 20 years to rebuild...
Le Marche: The most popular gastronomic products
As a marchigiano (native of le Marche) who lives in this region, I can attest to the Marche’s scenic beauty and culinary tradition. The cuisine is made up of simple and authentic flavors. In most cases, they are built around high-quality ingredients that have been grown and produced locally for generations. Tradition has it that way. In this articl...
Alfa Romeo Is Finally ‘Acting Like a Premium Brand’
It’s been eight years since Alfa Romeo returned to the US market with the exotic-leaning and tightly sprung 4C Spider two-seater, later followed by the Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover. Before those vehicles, there was a trickle of limited-edition Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spiders, with the first one coming to the US in 2008. A few of these can...
The Reggia di Caserta, Italy's Versailles
The Reggia di Caserta is one of Italy’s many marvels and it has been part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1997. Designed in the 18th century by Neapolitan architect Luigi Vanvitelli, it is by many considered the most splendid example of Italian Baroque architecture, a perfect mix of the grandiosity and opulence of France’s Versailles and Spai...
Pre-theater dining in the city’s oldest Italian restaurant is a show unto itself
Founded in 1927 by Alfredo Capitanini, the Italian Village in downtown Chicago is an institution. Its art nouveau décor heralds the days when the likes of opera stars like Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne dined under it faux starlit roof and the legendary three-dot celebrity columnist Irv Kupcinet held court over a Cobb Salad in one of its cozy...
Reading As We Know It Was Invented in Venice
Visit Venice and you’ll be hard pushed not to notice the multitude of crafts the city has to offer, not to mention the attractive architecture and fine paintings and churches (and gold!). There are the graceful gondolas, traditionally built and repaired in Zattere. There are gilded masks, marbled paper, leather goods and rainbow-coloured blown glas...
Italian Trade Agency Plans U.S. Fashion Road Show
The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with Confindustria — the main association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy — will kick off its first fashion road show, called Inspr Italia Innovations in Style. The first event will be held at the Los Angeles Market Week, running March 13 to 15, and will see the participation of 3...
Warm up with best Italian spots this winter! | Local Lens Seattle
If you know me, you know my favorite food is Italian. Hello bread, pasta, and cannolis -- haha! So I decided to bring you a local’s top three spots to get a cozy Italian dinner in Seattle. So warm up with the best Italian spots with this video! We are starting off strong at a spot that is known for its fresh ingredients, homemade pasta, and ever-...