NIABA elects Sommario president
Justice may be blind, but Chicago attorney Frank Sommario has a clear-eyed view of his duties as an American attorney of Italian descent. “I want to show that Italian Americans continue to contribute to the legal system in a positive way, despite the stereotypes that our community has endured over the decades,” he says. “It makes you work harder be...
Italy’s Tecnoform Opens North American HQ in Michigan
Company executives, area officials and a host of other well-wishers gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new North American headquarters of Tecnoform, the Bologna, Italy-based suppliers of high-end cabinetry to the RV, marine and residential luxury furniture markets. The new facility is a 172,000-square-foot production, warehousin...
Celebrate the Bubbly Prosecco Where it Was Born: Venice
Who doesn’t love the fizzy, sparkling delight that is prosecco wine? And what better place to enjoy it than in the region where it was born? That would be the Veneto. Sit on a balcony overlooking the Grand Canal and sip a flute of the light and fruity wine. Then, follow the trail where the prosecco is made and either stay in one or more of the town...
Staten Island couple celebrate appearance on Amazon Video series
With a 30-year anniversary bash and numerous TV appearances, it’s been a sizzling summer for Chris “The Hobby Guy” Carvano and his wife, “Bella” Lisa. The Tottenville couple is known for their food vlogs, award-winning CTV show “Chris The Hobby Guy” and SNL skit on Staten Island with comedian Pete Davidson. And now they can add smash Amazon Video s...
Italy collects around $3 billion from 2023 energy windfall tax
Italy has collected around 2.8 billion euros ($3.07 billion) from this year's windfall tax on energy companies, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. The tax take is slightly above government expectations. The Treasury in December estimated the levy would yield around 2.6 billion euros. A Treasury spokesperson said it could not co...
Isola, a new Italian restaurant, opens in Beach Haven boasting authentic recipes
The team behind Isola, a new Italian restaurant in Beach Haven. From left to right in the back appears executive pizza chef Dylan Walenciak, co-partner Mario Famularo, general manager and co-partner Tony Marinho, executive chef Ermelindo Firmani, and (in front) team members Rosa Luisi and Marysol Duffy. A Pinoli pizza (pine nuts, Fior di Latte, Ric...
Five Alpine gems for the perfect “slow” and relaxing. Italian summer vacation
Ah, the Italian Alps! With their majestic peaks, fragrant pine forests, and sun-drenched valleys, they are a dream for slow tourism enthusiasts. Today, allow me to guide you on a journey through time, a journey beyond the hustle and bustle of typical tourist destinations, and into the heart of Italy’s most charming Alpine villages, to enjoy beauty,...
St. Ann's Italian Festival Kicks Off 113th Year In Hoboken Friday
Live music returns this year to the six-day St. Ann's Italian Festival, one of Hoboken's most beloved annual events. The festival kicks off again this Friday, celebrating its 113th year. The festival was canceled in 2020 during the pandemic, and then slowly has built back, with DJ's providing music last year. This year, the festival will have a ful...
The tastiest country: 15 Italian cities where to eat the world's best food
TasteAtlas, the atlas of taste - or as they like to call themselves "the encyclopaedia of flavours from around the world" - has compiled a ranking for the year 2023 of the 100 Best Cities in the world in which to eat local food, and among them, our beloved Italy has earned no less than 15 positions (and four among the top ten). A digital guide to t...
Dining Review: Rosso Italian
When I consider the forward-thinking chefs who elevate our Italian restaurant scene, Stefano Fabbri of Pomo Restaurant Group springs to mind. He’s the Italian-born chef and restaurateur who introduced thin-crust Neapolitan pizza to Phoenix when he opened Pomo Pizzeria at the Borgata in 2010. He later helped Scott Conant launch Mora Italian and The...
The Art of Edoardo Alfieri
Edoardo Alfieri (1913-1998) remains one of Italy's most renowned modern sculptors with architectural-scale works carved in marble and cast in bronze installed throughout Italy. Alfieri is best known in Columbus as the creator of the 1955 Christopher Columbus statue that stood at Columbus City Hall. This statue was presented as a gift from Genoa to...
Discover Campania, the complete guide
Discover a region rich in history, culture and natural beauty Campania is one of the most famous Italian regions in the world. Every year these territories of southern Italy are visited by millions of tourists attracted by its natural beauty as the incredible wonder of its coasts and the exceptional quality of food and wine products of this territ...