Distillerie Branca, the home of Italy's most famous amaro
Un Fernet? Our grandparents may have offered it at the end of fancier dinners… But what’s the name we associate the most with this bitter, yet oddly satisfying spirit? Definitely Branca! Fratelli Branca Distillerie, commonly known as Branca, is one of Italy’s most famous and historic distilleries, with a reputation that extends beyond its national...
Celebrate the Past, present, and Future of Little Italy in San Diego
Taking place on September 26th from 5:30 to 9:00pm, the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood pays homage to the rich history and exciting future of Little Italy, bringing business owners, neighbors, and residents together for a night of pleasantries. After an inviting cocktail hour and buffet dinner by local Little Italy restaurants, Marco Li Man...
Why Trieste should be on every Italian itinerary
The overpriced pasta and insolent pigeons of St Mark’s Square in Venice are fading from my mind as the train glides through the evening light. We’re travelling east towards the Italian city of Trieste. Approaching by rail feels right. After all, the spirit of the Orient Express lingers here. Yet I have my doubts about Trieste: can this little-menti...
Coccia Foundation is excited to bring our annual Italian Heritage Contest to you once again!
Coccia Foundation is honoring extraordinary Italians and Italian Americans as we recognize and celebrate Italian Heritage Month! All students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to participate in our annual video contest, identifying the achievement and impact of any one Italian or Italian American, male or female, who has had a rich influence, nationally...
Introducing Manuela Giugliano: The First Italian Women's Ballon d'Or Nominee
The nominees for football's most prestigious global award have been unveiled, and the women's list brings some surprises. Traditionally, the Ballon d'Or tend to recognise the same, familiar names - undeniably world-class players in their own right - but the selection often feels limited in scope. This year is different. One standout addition is a p...
Home run! AC Milan, New York Yankees release clothing collab
Football is no stranger to collaborations when it comes to shirts, kits and fashion. Now one of Italy's biggest soccer clubs, AC Milan, have launched their own fashion range in collaboration with Major League Baseball giants the New York Yankees. The collection is said to be "inspired by the cultural impact of Milan and New York and combines the el...
The Beautiful Destination With Italy's Best Medieval City Experience
Want to relax and bask in the tranquility of an Italian hillside? How about taking it one step further and enjoying a uniquely Italian historical experience as well? Look no further than Siena, a city atop three hills crowned Italy's best medieval city experience by Rick Steves, a European travel expert. Siena is one of the must-visit spots in Tusc...
Feast of San Gennaro 2024 starts this week in Little Italy
New York City’s Little Italy will fill with the scent of food this week as the Feast of San Gennaro returns for another season. The feast, now in its 98th year, kicks off Thursday with the Blessing of the Stands at 6 p.m. The festivities will last through Sept. 22 on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets. Throughout the week, the stree...
Pasta market to grow by a third in North America
Pasta means history. It is one of the most mature food categories. Ingrained in the development of human civilization. There is no clear evidence of when exactly pasta started existing. Some trace it back to the 4th century B.C. seen in Etruscan tombs. Some others claim Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy 13th century after returning from the Far...
Vallagarina, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Vallagarina, one of the most fascinating valleys in Trentino, is a destination that combines natural beauty, thousands of years of history, plenty of art , and a vibrant food and wine culture. Located along the course of the Adige River, Vallagarina (also Val Lagarina) is the last mountainous part of the Adige Valley before the river reaches the pl...
Italian Polymer Additives Supplier Sets Up Shop in Florida
Italy-based polymer additives supplier Sabo announced this week the establishment of a subsidiary in Orlando, FL. Sabo International Americas joins the company’s three other locations in Europe and Asia, further reinforcing its global presence and role in the polymer additives market, the company said in a press release distributed on Sept. 4. The...
The Gorla district, Milan's “Little Paris”
Milan, we all know it, is full of life, culture, and surprises. Considered by many the most cosmopolitan and international city in Italy, it is famous for its fashion, colorful urban life, and fashionably iconic locations, likeLa Scala theater, or the Triangolo della Moda. But, beyond the well-known paths of its city center, you’ll find neighborho...