Pamela Quinzi The Queen of New York Shoe Fashion with “Kilame” Shoes
Pamela Quinzi, a renowned fashion designer, and entrepreneur, was born and raised in Rome, Italy. Known for her exquisite creativity and craftsmanship, Pamela’s aesthetic eye for color, fabric, and detail has enabled her to work at the highest levels of the international fashion industry. She has a long history of developing clothing lines, accesso...
Visit Tuscany and Taste Tradition
Tuscany, a region located in central Italy, is a timeless blend of unparalleled landscapes, picturesque towns, and a rich cultural heritage. It is no wonder that this beautiful area has been attracting tourists from all corners of the globe for centuries. As you embark on a journey to explore Tuscany’s treasures, prepare to indulge in a unique expe...
Trattoria di Carlo has reopened in Oak Creek with new management but the same recipes
Trattoria di Carlo Pizzeria has reopened in Oak Creek. A flurry of Facebook posts in community groups have been frantically asking when this popular pizzeria at 8469 S. Howell Ave. would reopen. It became official July 5 with people posting pictures of their pizzas. The location shut down abruptly in June 2021 with the announcement and closure comi...
Beauty surrounding disused Italian dam belies 1960s tragedy still remembered today
The mountains surrounding the Italian village of Longarone are awe-inspiring, and the nearby Vajont Dam’s claim to being one of the world’s tallest draws some attention, even though it’s not in use anymore. But neither of those features explains why a small but steady stream of visitors has been showing up for decades at a site little-known outside...
2023 -2024 AMHS Scholarship Winners Announced
The AMHS Scholarship Committee has reviewed and selected scholarship recipients for both the AMHS Scholarship and the newly created Angela Lastrico Raish Music Scholarship. The Society has been awarding the AMHS scholarships to deserving young students for over twenty years. Applicants must be exceptionally strong academic performers whose major or...
Foreign consumers prefer Italian organic food
The latest data released by ITA.BIO – the platform for the internationalization of Italian organic food, promoted by the Italian Trade Agency and FederBio and run by Nomisma research firm – during the presentation of the 2023 edition of the Sana trade show (whose 35th edition will be held at the Bologna Exhibition Center from September 7 to 10) spe...
Spaghetti Western Italian restaurant found its home in downtown Fargo
A family-owned restaurant, Spaghetti Western began its soft opening just two weeks ago. But as of Wednesday, July 5, they have officially opened. Their menu includes $10 to $20 entrees of fresh salads, along with homemade pastas with traditional sauces and imported cheeses from Italy. Recipes were inspired by the family's grandmothers. The most pop...
Hercules Victor: See The Oldest Standing Building In Rome (& Here's How To Visit)
The Romans built some large and impressive temples (the largest are found at Baalbek in modern-day Lebanon), but the oldest temples were smaller. The oldest surviving Roman temple is the small circular Temple of Hercules Victor (that looks something like the Temple of Vestal in the Roman Forum, where the Vestal Virgins kept the eternal flame). The...
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...