Mets Hall of Famer Mike Piazza reveals what 'new immigrants' can learn from Italian Americans
Perhaps the best moment of Mike Piazza's career was his home run in the New York Mets' first home game post-9/11. With his Mets down 2-1 to the Atlanta Braves, Piazza drilled a no-doubt two-run homer that proved to be the game-winner. It's now considered one of the greatest home runs in Mets history, allowing New Yorkers to forget for just a momen...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At La Casetta Italian Restaurant In North Carolina
At La Casetta in Scotland Neck, you’ll find that food is a passion at this pasta restaurant in North Carolina. From fresh basil, seafood, and other locally-sourced ingredients, the love is there in every bite. And the menu is immense with delicious wings in a variety of sauces, homemade soups, sandwiches, and pasta. What we’re trying to say is you...
7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Sicily This Summer
The island just off Italy’s southern coast is a seductive locale filled with natural wonders, rich history, and enchanting vistas. You will not want to return home after a visit. Here are 7 of the top reasons to make Sicily your destination for a summer vacation. Incredible Food Sicily, like many regions of the country, has its own distinctive cuis...
Magazzino Italian Art Presents Cinema in Piazza: “Rome: A Visual Journey”
Magazzino Italian Art will present the 6th iteration of the Cinema in Piazza series, presented in partnership with the Cold Spring Film Society and Artecinema. Entitled Rome: A Visual Journey, this year’s film program, curated by Magazzino’s 2022-23 Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Roberta Minnucci, will be devoted to a cinematic exploration of the city of...
Marche, signature cycle routes
The breeze on your face, the sun peeking over the horizon, the trails surrounded by nature, and the landscapes you don't expect. Le Marche is the ideal territory to get around on a bike and stock up on emotions that would not be possible to experience in a car. And "Marche Outdoor" is the project under the banner of green vacations promoted by the...
Scottsdale Italian eatery marking 50 years
For DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery, the third time was a charm. The popular restaurant opened in 1973 at the Old Wagon Wheel Shopping Center and moved 11 years later to the Arizona Design Center at 68th Street and Thomas Road. But it ultimate lost its lease, and the family landed at their current location in 2000 at 2334 N Scottsdale Road. And...
Veneto cake-style: a sweet taste of Northeastern Italy
Food-wise, Northeastern Italy’s Veneto region might conjure up images of mouth-watering delicacies like sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines), bigoli in salsa (a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a sauce of onions and sardines), or baccalà mantecato, (creamed, dried cod spread on toast). However, less-discussed but just as drool-worthy are the swee...
Nominate an Honoree for 2023 Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month
Nominations for Honorees to be recognized during Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month in October 2023 are being requested by the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee. The categories for nomination include: Arts & Culture, Business, City or County Employee, Individual, Public Servant, or Youth. Anyone is welcome to nominate an Italian...
Marble head unearthed during works in Rome
A marble head was unearthed during works in the historic centre of Rome on Thursday, the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Twitter, posting a photograph of the mud-covered relic. "Rome continues to return precious evidence of its past: a splendid intact marble head was found during the works in Piazza Augusto Imperatore supervised by the...
Lupo Italian Kitchen wins Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Newcomers to Lupo Italian Kitchen in downtown Rehoboth Beach can expect fresh pasta, sauces made from scratch and old-school meatballs — and they won’t be disappointed. But the wine list might surprise them. The carefully vetted list, dedicated to Italian wines only, is one reason why Lupo Italian Kitchen has received the Wine Spectator Award of Ex...
Teramo, Gorges of Salinello
The territory of Teramo, located on the border between Marche and Abruzzo, hosts a series of enchanting natural landscapes that, within a few kilometers, lead from the mountains to the Adriatic Sea. Particular mention should be made of the Gemini Mountains, two almost identical rocky giants known as the Mountain of Campli and the Mountain of Flower...
FAO to create Global Library of Trees and Flowers in Rome park
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to plant a 2.5-hectare space in Rome's Villa Pamphilj park with trees and shrubs from all over the world. The FAO Park - Global Library of Trees and Flowers will be created in collaboration with the city of Rome and will see the planting of more than 90 species of trees representi...