38 Italian Sayings that Italians Really Use
Every language has its own turns of phrase and quirky sayings, and we Italians are fond of our many aforismi e proverbi (“aphorisms and proverbs”). Think about it: what better way is there to sound like a native than to incorporate local expressions into your speech? Plus, by learning Italian sayings you’ll get an insight into Italian culture and h...
Italian American Club in Kenosha honors Carmelo Tenuta as 2022 Person of the Year
The Italian American Club in Kenosha was bursting at the seams with the number of people who came to celebrate Carmelo Tenuta Saturday night. Named 2022 Italian American Person of the Year, friends, family, club members and members of the community turned out for a gala dinner Saturday to celebrate him. “It’s surreal,” Tenuta said. “My first job wa...
Piedmont on a plate
“Piedmont is the right choice when dealing with the agrifood industry,” says Dario Peirone, President of Piemonte Agency. “Piedmont is home to a unique food system and is continuously investing in R&D and talents in this field”. Piedmont’s agribusiness sector is worth 5.3 billion euros (4.5% of regional value-added, source: Ires Piedmont, 2021). Th...
Delicious Bakery Chain Launches Another Premium Location in New Jersey
When you're looking for donuts, cakes, pastries, pies, or cookies, fresh is the only way to go. A high-end bakery just launched yet another Jersey location, and it's got people buzzing. I'm assuming it's a sugar high. When it comes to sweets, I'm all about them. The occasional Entenmann's is acceptable from time to time, but when you're looking to...
Why Some Consider Herculaneum To Be The Best Preserved Roman City In Italy
Sometimes catastrophic disasters are the best for preserving a site for posterity — the ash-covered Roman city of Pompeii is perhaps the most famous example of that. Pompeii is massive and one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world and is remarkably frozen in time. The site is ginormous, and it takes the better part of a day of exploring t...
Italian Cultural Foundation seeks nominations for 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award
The Italian Cultural Foundation is asking the community to submit nominations for its 2023 Spirit of Achievement Award. The award recognizes local individuals who are of Italian heritage and are known for their service to the community. An award presentation will take place at the Italian Cultural Foundation Gala Ball in November. To be considered,...
Eataly Las Vegas creates a next-level marketplace on the Las Veags strip
It began with a sketch of an idea on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and quickly expanded into an Italian cuisine empire with its latest (and perhaps greatest) outpost so far: Eataly Las Vegas. Two restaurants, three bars designed with dining in mind, a marketplace, a dozen counters offering delicacies to go and wine, and an 11-seat Chef’s Tab...
The Sicily you’ve never seen: From castles to volcanos, the island has something for everyone
During our last two weeks in Sicily this past fall, we set out to explore previously unvisited villages and cities. First on our list was Punta Secca, on the southwest corner of the island. The charming seaside village has become popular in recent years as the fictional “Vigata” in the RAI television series “Inspector Montalbano,” adapted from Andr...
Italian Winterfest Returns
It was great to be back at Italian Winterfest. This is the event where you can eat ravioli, spinach, and other Italian dishes while drinking vino and listening to the strains of Nino Rota’s “Love Theme from The Godfather.” Winterfest, held January 15th at St. Benedict at Auburndale, made its grand return in style. “First time in three years,” says...
Milan Luxury Real Estate Booms as Bankers Leave London for Italy
The market for luxury flats in Milan is booming as bankers, fund managers and private equity investors are flocking to Italy’s financial capital. Thousands of foreigners and Italian nationals have relocated to the country since the government started granting generous tax breaks in 2017 to lure new arrivals. That has helped tilt Milan’s real estate...
Alto Adige Wines of the Italian Alps Seek New Heights in the US Market
The Alto Adige Wine Consortium is pleased to announce a new phase of their trade and media programming in the United States, as well as the appointment of Teuwen, an Evins Communications Company, as their Agency of Record. After 15 years of promotional activities in the US, the Alto Adige Wines 2023 campaign aims to dig deeper roots for the region...
For Italy’s Catholic church, the battle of the bells tolls on
Anyone who’s ever taken an English literature course in an American high school likely knows the classic Edgar Allan Poe poem “The Bells,” which, among other turns of phrase, celebrates “the tintinnabulation that so musically wells .. from the jingling and the tinkling of the bells.” Those lines, however, were written in mid-19th century Baltimore....