The Italian AWARD WINNING entry
by Vicky Carabini Ciao a tutti! Our Italian entry in the Swallow's Day Parade this past weekend was a huge hit along the parade route! We will now call our entry 'The Italian AWARD WINNING entry' as we were awarded FIRST Place Civic Horse Drawn Float!!!! Our Italian spirit was present from the moment we headed out onto the parade...
The Italian way: Italians and their Style - Part 1
WTI Magazine #57 2015 April, 3Author : Elda Buonanno Foley Translation by: The poet and cultural critic Matthew Arnold stated "Have something to say and say it as clearly as you can. This is the only secret to style". Think about Italian style, the way we move and clothe ourselves, and you can understand why Italians are worldly famo...
Councilman Chirico wins historic Naperville mayor's race
by Angie Leventis Lourgos Naperville's first new mayor in two decades is Steve Chirico, a current councilman, according to unofficial results. Chirico was among four candidates who vied for the spot in this historic race as Mayor George Pradel, 77, stepped down after 20 years leading this suburb of about 145,000 residents. Ch...
Recipes From America’s Italian Communities – Part 5
As immigrants from the different regions of Italy settled throughout the various regions of the United States, many brought with them a distinct regional Italian culinary tradition. Many of these foods and recipes developed into new favorites for the townspeople and later for Americans nationwide. Italians arriving in New Orleans often wen...
Carnevale Fantastico: But Will Kids Have Fun?
Naturalmente! That means Naturally! for those of you visiting english folk. There are dozens of things to do and see throughout the day. Here are a couple of things to do with the kids this weekend at Carnevale Fantastico! Adorn Thy Hair: Not just for children, this activity is for everyone. Have long tresses? Bind them up! Is your bo...
Non solo Route 66: la via Emilia tra le strade più belle del mondo
di Sabrina Campanella La Via Emilia è tra le più belle venti strade del mondo per i viaggi "on the road" ed è il meglio che l'Italia offra da questo punto di vista. A dirlo è il "The Sun", noto e popolare tabloid inglese in un articolo pubblicato domenica scorsa nel suo inserto domenicale. A rendere tale questa strada che dal 187...
Winemakers with an eye for quality, exports flock to Sicily’s Mount Etna
by Giacomo Di Girolamo In Sicily, an island that is characterized by its quality wines, there's an area that is the birthplace of a wine that has been considered, especially in the past few years, as a leader in excellence . We are on the slopes of Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, north of Catania. Etna DOC was born here in, and in 19...
Aurelio's Pizza opens in Arlington Heights
By Sarah Freishtat Longtime Southwest suburban pizza institution Aurelio's recently opened in Arlington Heights. The store, which is Aurelio's first north suburban Chicago location, will opened to the public Tuesday in the Esplanade shopping center on Euclid Avenue. "We've got a whole bunch of (Southsiders) who are now living up nort...
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! to Play Strand Theatre
The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! starring Steve Solomon will be at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, GA for a three week engagement beginning September 30, 2015. Described as "One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac," Solomon uses dialects, accents, and so...
10 most underrated Cities in Northern Italy
by Elisa della Barba Everyone's first visit, when in Italy, is dedicated to three or four cities they can't miss: Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, the most adventurous even reach Palermo. But if Milan and Genoa – despite not making the list of foreigners first choice most of the times – might be well known and appreciated, there is...
Author of book on Italian immigrant family to speak Saturday
by Tom Jackson Author Paul Gentile, who wrote a biography of his Italian immigrant grandparents, will talk and sign books at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Mr. Smith's Coffeehouse, 140 Columbus Ave. in downtown Sandusky. Gentile is the author of "Salvatore and Maria: Finding Paradise," 270 pages long, which tells of his grandparents...
Tennessee attorney to represent Italian AmCham in the Southeast
by Phil Bolton The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy has appointed Christopher M. Caputo, an attorney in the Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., offices of the law firm Baker Donelson as its representative for Georgia as well as Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee. Under a two-year contract, Mr. Caputo is to assist Italian businesses w...