DaVinci Society Scholarship Dinner honors 7 Staten Island community leaders
It’s an evening that recognizes the achievements, successes and significant contributions of exceptional Italian-Americans and acknowledges the impact they’ve had on America and its deep rooted history. A special event, it’s filled with inspirational speeches and unforgettable moments — some of which transport you back to a simpler time. It’s Wagne...
Norchia, where history and the past are carved in stone
Enigmatic Norchia is an archaeological site nestled within Italy’s leafy landscapes near Vetralla, in Lazio. This historical treasure trove is hidden away by Monte Romano’s military polygon and captures the spirit of ancient civilizations through a remarkable Etruscan necropolis and the remnants of Roman architecture. But Norchia also offers a glim...
Realmuto Alta Pasticceria Brings Italian Delicacies to NYC
For the first time in twenty years, Realmuto Hospitality Group, led by hospitality extraordinaire Francesco Realmuto, is committing to its first sit-down outpost in the charming West Village. Inspired by the famed Cova Milano and Gilli Firenze pasticceria of Italy, Realmuto Alta Pasticceria will bring an authentic slice of Italian hospitality and c...
Molteni Mondo: An Italian Design Story
The anniversary book ‘Molteni Mondo: An Italian Design Story’, edited by Spencer Bailey and Beda Achermann and published by Rizzoli, invites you on a fascinating journey through the history of the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Molteni. Since 1934, the company has stood for outstanding design and innovative manufacturing techniques – a suc...
Onward to America
The bus to Pisa from Piandelagotti negotiated the tight turns down the mountainside. With every passing kilometer my parents knew there was no turning back. They stayed to themselves. My mother kept crying while my father was stoic, and my sister and I remained silent. Pisa would be the first stop. There, we would change buses to continue on the fi...
10 fascinating facts about Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan was inaugurated on September 15, 1867. For 157 years, it has symbolized elegance and sophistication, earning its place as a must-see landmark during a luxurious stay in Milan. Here are 10 intriguing facts about one of Milan and Italy’s architectural icons to mark this anniversary. The Milan’s Galleria Vitt...
Mano A Mano—A Quaint New Italian Restaurant In Chicago
A few months ago, I detailed a wonderful new Spanish steakhouse in Chicago named Asador Bastian. The team responsible for that restaurant has recently opened Mano a Mano, an inviting new Italian dining room in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side, and while it’s never easy to write a review after only one visit, especially when...
Mosaics of Ravenna, Italy, reveal city’s glorious past
Ravenna is on Italy’s tourist map for one reason: its 1,500-year-old churches decorated with best-in-the-West Byzantine mosaics. While locals go about their business, busloads of tourists slip in and out of this town near the Adriatic coast to bask in the glittering glory of Byzantium, the eastern Roman Empire. Imagine that it’s AD 540. The city of...
North Hempstead to host Italian Heritage Month celebration
The Town of North Hempstead will be hosting its second-annual Italian American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Clinton G. Martin Park at 1601 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, and all residents are welcome to attend. The event is hosted in partnership between the Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and th...
8 of the best coastal towns in Italy you may not have heard of
Destinations like Cinque Terre, in the northwestern Riviera, and the southern Amalfi Coast tend to hog all the attention, and for good reason: their colourful houses, precipitous cliffs and turquoise waters are what many associate with the Mediterranean. But travellers who venture further afield are justly rewarded. From north to south, we pick six...
New Italian restaurant to open in former 492 space on King Street in Charleston
Brothers Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo grew up in Turin, Italy, near the country’s border with France. Their new Charleston restaurant — an extension of Pasta Beach, the eatery their parents Gianni and Susie opened in Newport, R.I., more than two decades ago — will channel those Italian roots. That starts with the design. Legami, set to open in October...
The pretty little island in Italy that locals want to keep a secret
The small island of Ischia, 17.9 square miles to be exact, lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, about 19 miles from the city of Naples. For those who long for a natural green Greek island, covered in trees, vines and exotic plants, the largest of the Phlegrean Islands may be the perfect Italian alternative. With Mount Vesuvius visible in...