A travel guide to cinematic Rome
Rome. Italy’s capital city is not just Eternal, nor just one of the world’s most beautiful urban centers, but the capital of Italian cinema. The link between the Eternal City and the seventh art is undeniable, deep and indissoluble. This chaotic city has been a muse for directors like Sorrentino, Pasolini and Fellini; the home of Cinecittà studios;...
Popular Italian Restaurant Opens Italian-BBQ Food Truck
A lot has been happening in the food truck world here in Tucson. Whether it is the continued swirl of legality issues surrounding The Pit’s presence, or the new food truck setup going up in early February around the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, food trucks have been more in the news now than they have, well, probably ever in Tucson. And now, a new food...
Poggioreale in America Scholarship Fund 2023
Our second annual scholarship fund was created with the proceeds from the recent sale of our PIA Calendar 2023, along with the donations of generous PIA members. Please print the PDF link (listed below), fill out the application and mail in all requested items by the March 15, 2023 deadline. PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: To connect with others t...
Rome subway works unearth gold glass with goddess Roma
A rare representation of the goddess Roma on ancient gold glass has emerged during construction works for Rome's third subway line, the city has announced. Originally the base of a drinking glass, the discovery features an image of the female deity - the personification of the city of Rome - wearing a helmet and carrying a spear. It is the first ti...
Maggio's Wood Fired Pizza to open next week in East Tosa
Maggio’s Wood Fired Pizza, 7212 W. North Ave., is heating up its ovens. In fact, the new East Tosa counter service pizza spot will officially open its doors to the public at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, just a day ahead of National Pizza Day. Behind the concept is Jeremy Maggio, a University of Wisconsin graduate who began experimenting with making...
Tennessee lawmakers push to replace Columbus Day holiday in favor of 'Super Bowl Monday'
The Monday after the Super Bowl has traditionally been one of the least productive work days in the U.S., research over the years has suggested. So, one state is proposing to give most workers the day off. A bill proposed in Tennessee by state Sen. London Lamar and Rep. Joe Towns Jr. suggests the Columbus Day holiday be nixed and replaced with a da...
The Italian ski resort that combines an ancient language, Michelin-starred food and plenty of snow
I love travelling. I love to ski too. So perhaps it’s no wonder I collect foreign words for snow. Gatsch is a good one. It’s the Austrian word for wet, sludgy mud, but it’s used for slush as well, and it sounds exactly like the hiss of exasperation that catches in your throat when you try to ski it. Even better is snosmocka. That’s how the Swedes d...
How Ferrero is positioning its growing confectionery portfolio as more premium
Italian multinational group Ferrero is overhauling its products to attract premium chocolate lovers. For the past couple of years, Ferrero’s North America division has been on a mission to reach more customers by launching new product formats and giving existing ones a facelift. The parent company owns popular European brands like Kinder and Nutel...
2 Days in Florence: The Perfect Florence Itinerary
The stunning capital of Tuscany, Florence, is one of the most beautiful cities in the entirety of Italy. A bold statement, I know. But, considering that it’s the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, that’s a hard statement to contest. Home to majestic architecture, lively squares, rich culture, history, and some of the best Italian food – it’s...
The Case of the Etruscan Chariot, Purchased Or Stolen?
At Rome’s Museum of Etruscan Archeology, Villa Giulia, I saw an intriguing documentary by Dario Prosperini, a video-journalist for Corriere della Sera and cineaste. L’anello di Grace tells the story of a unique archeological find, the 6th-century BC tomb of an Etruscan high-ranking official containing the skeletons of a man and wife, bronze and te...
These beautiful monasteries are for sale across Italy
Ever dream of really getting away from it all? The Italians have long known how to do it. For centuries this has been a land of hermits and religious retreats – and Italy is still full of secluded monasteries and abbeys where religious folk have lived in seclusion. Only, you don’t have to be religious to live their lifestyle. With roughly €2 millio...
You Can Watch Your Meal Cook At Avellino, A One-Of-A-Kind Place To Dine In Massachusetts
Dining out should always be an enjoyable experience. It’s a treat to go out for a good meal and our state is fortunately filled with fantastic restaurants that offer either a unique experience or ambiance or both. A one-of-a-kind place to dine in Massachusetts that offers a wonderful ambiance and experience is Avellino. And with its open kitchen, y...