Roncadin targets US market expansion
The Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has signed a new loan of 14 million euros with Roncadin, an Italian company specializing in the production of frozen pizzas. The aim is to launch an internationalization project through the US subsidiary, Roncadin Holding USA Corp. This involves the purchase and renovation of a production facility in Chicago and the...
There's a New Chef Leading the Kitchen at the Cat-Themed Gattara Inside the Warwick Hotel
Gattara, the cheeky cat-themed Italian restaurant located inside the Warwick Hotel off 17th Avenue and Grant Street, welcomed a new chef in April, and he's been busy. “We saw a need to not only revamp our existing menu, but to address a need in the Denver market — offering a truly authentic Italian experience,” says David Breeden, the restaurant’s...
Neiman Marcus Celebrates the Return of Its Iconic Award With 2023 Recipient Brunello Cucinelli
An elegant dinner to celebrate our hometown luxury department store bestowing their Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion to esteemed designer Brunello Cucinelli, who established his namesake line in Italy in 1978. The prestigious award was established by Carrie Marcus Neiman and Stanley Marcus 85 years ago and has...
Gabriele Salvatores shooting Napoli – New York
Shooting is now underway on Napoli – New York, the new film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, who’s already back behind the cameras after bringing his previous film Casanova’s Return to cinemas in late March this year. The screenplay for Napoli – New York was penned by the director himself, based on an unreleased story written in a neorealistic vein...
The Wines of Lake Garda Come to NYC
The next best thing to visiting Lake Garda this spring is attending one of the special dining events scheduled in New York City over 10 days in June where one of Italy's best kept wine secrets will be shared. Running June 12 through June 22 at various restaurants and clubs, wines of the Lugana D.O.C., considered among the finest white wines in Ital...
Pat Cooper, Stand-Up Comedian and Howard Stern Regular, Dies at 93
Pat Cooper, the famously fast-talking and angry stand-up comedian who often appeared on Ed Sullivan and Howard Stern’s shows, died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was 93. Cooper appeared on “Seinfeld” in the Friars Club episode, playing himself. He also appeared with Robert DeNiro in the 1999 film “Analyze This” as Salvatore Masiello and reprised his role...
Florence After Dark: 10 Things To Do In This Italian City At Night
While there may be plenty of bucket-worthy list things you can do in Florence during the daytime, the city comes alive under the Tuscan moon since Florence's nightlife is simply magical. As the sun sets on the horizon, the twinkling lights fill the skyline, and one can witness the incredible charms of a buzzing nightlife; it's truly an unmissable e...
Selezione Interiors, Custom Italian Millwork, Opens Second Location in Los Angeles
Selezione Interiors, known for their innovative ability to provide solutions for intricate millwork with their custom Italian fabrication, announces their second brick-and-mortar location opening in Los Angeles, California. The 1300-square-foot space will offer clients access to the brand's extensive sample library of curated materials and direct c...
New Italian EV Will Have Tesla-Beating Range Of 500 Miles
Premium Italian EV startup Aehra revealed its electric SUV with dramatic butterfly doors last year. Now, the company has shared the details of an exciting partnership with Miba Battery Systems that should be sufficient for a range of almost 500 miles. Besides the Lucid Air, there aren't many current EVs on the market that can cover that sort of dis...
Sacro Monte di Varallo Sesia
THE SACRO MONTE, WHICH TRANSLATES to “Sacred Mountain of Varallo,” all started at the end of the 15th century when Franciscan friar Bernardino Caimi came back from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Jerusalem. On his return to Italy, Caimi wanted to bring a bit of the Holy Land to Varallo, a commune in the country’s Piedmont region. Caimi built som...
Beltrami Bicentennial event set for June 24-25
The Beltrami County Historical Society will hold a two-day celebration for the Beltrami Bicentennial on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, at Buena Vista Ski Area, 19600 Irvine Ave. NW. The Beltrami County Historical Society will bring history to life with distinguished speakers, music, a family-friendly 5k history walk/run, and much more.
The Italian Maritime Republics yesterday and today: we start from Genoa
Think of a seaside city that thanks to its prosperity is autonomous and able to arm warships to defend its port and its trade. That so can expand its influence, its independence and therefore its strength. You will get the formula put in place by the Maritime Republics to dominate the Mediterranean alternately between the 10th and 13th centuries A...