‘I’m the only one who came back:’ CNY D-Day veteran remembers
Behind the bar at Graziano’s Restaurant in Canastota, along with images of legendary boxing champions and Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack, are several faded pictures of young men in military uniform. One photo of three soldiers is inscribed “June 6, 1944.” “They were killed,” says Tony Graziano, waving his arm toward the photos. He opened the Italian rest...
Opera in the Piazza
Friday, June 21, 2019. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT. Piazza d'Italia, 377 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Performance 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Join us in the newly renovated Piazza d'Italia for an evening of opera! Our line up this year is very exciting: NOCCA student, Sophia Parigi, will perform a selection of Italian American favo...
The Little River Chamber of Commerce welcomes Joey O’s Pizzeria and Italian Grill on June 6
Joey O’s Pizzeria and Italian Grill will be opening on Thursday, June 6 at 1521 Hwy. 17 Little River. The grand opening will start with the Little River Chamber of Commerce leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The grand opening offers 10 percent discount on all pizzas and calzones from June 6 thru 9 and other specials. Guests can also enjoy live mu...
83-year-old grandmother still works in a restaurant 6 days a week
Not all pasta comes from a box. In fact, a lot of it comes from grandmas around the world — and their craft is now getting a resurgence thanks to social media. When Nicola Marzovilla opened his first restaurant in New York City in 1988, he knew there was a very special ingredient he needed: his mother. Dora Marzovilla grew up making her own pasta i...
Hiking in Italy: The Via degli Dei, From Bologna to Florence on Foot
There are several walking routes for hiking in Italy, roads that have been used since ancient times and are still a destination for adventurers from all over the world. One of the most well-known is the Via degli Dei (path of the gods) that joins the cities of Bologna and Florence through the Apennines. Italian Traditions will guide you on the disc...
Italy Run per la Repubblica! Vi racconto la mia corsa a Central Park per festeggiare
Si ama la Repubblica o si ama lo sport? Direi si ama partecipare ad un evento straordinario che ha avuto avvio l’anno scorso, qui a New York a Central Park. Giusy Versace, con il rappresentante del Coni in USA Mico Delianova Licastro e il console generale Francesco GenuardiLa sveglia è alle sei… per chi non vive a ridosso del mitico Central Park. C...
Taglio Cucina & Pizzeria Romana brings Roman street-food to Port Charlotte
It’s the last thing you’d expect to find tucked between two Peachland Promenade fast-food franchises. After taking her first-ever bite of authentic Roman pizza, Port Charlotte’s Alicia Wilson cried, “Oh my God! Fantastic!” Even before an official opening date, word was out that you could get pizza samples there like you’d never experienced before....
Pick your pleasure: Italian Alps or Dolomites?
It’s that time of year when Italians head to the mountains in northern Italy for what they refer to “La Settimana Bianca” or “The White Week” referring to week-long ski trips during the winter months. So, once again an excuse to put their jobs on the back burner in favor of “La Dolce Vita.” Their biggest dilemma is trying to decide between the Ital...
Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana Celebrated in the North End
The 73rd Anniversary of the Italian Republic was celebrated at the annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana on June 2, 2019, held outdoors with a “Piazza Italia” at Christopher Columbus Park. Kicking off the event was Boston’s Italian Consul General Federica Sereni with local dignitaries. The day long festa featured various exhibits, childr...
Restaurant review: Romeo’s Pizza and Pasta in Lakeland is a neighborhood treasure with an Italian accent
It’s not much to look at from the outside. But pull back the curtain on this unassuming storefront enterprise and you’ll find treasure, Italian style. Romeo’s Pizza and Pasta is a welcoming oasis of comfort food, much of which is bathed in bright, light marinara tasting slightly sweet and perfectly seasoned. A touch of cream only adds to the charm...
The Tuscan coastline’s a dream
Central Italy’s Tuscany attracts locals and travelers thanks to all it has to offer – a diverse and breathtaking coastline along the Tyrrhenian Sea showcasing rocky cliffs, clear blue seas, white sandy beaches and an amazing underwater world. The Maremma coast, an area that stretches from Livorno to Grosseto, offers endless opportunities for a beac...
“Marine Art” at the Embassy of Italy
On the occasion of the National Day of Italy 2019, the Embassy in Washington D.C. inaugurated the exhibition “Marine Art”, with works by Lorenzo Mariotti. Lorenzo Mariotti “Pittore Benemerito di Marina” (“Naval Artist”) specializes in naval subjects, including FREMM multi-role frigates and destroyers, in particular the “Alpino” and the “Carabiniere...