HS boys’ soccer: Tottenville retires the jersey of former star Armando Guarnera Jr.
Just like any good coach, Ron Nathanson was looking out for Armando Guarnera Jr.'s best interest right about the time the former soccer star graduated from Tottenville HS in June of 2015. Guarnera had options after graduating: Go to college where he would continue his soccer career or follow a dream and attempt to turn pro in Italy. "He had a tough...
Rick Steves on what’s new for travelers in Rome and Naples
Rome is nicknamed “The Eternal City” and nowadays it could also be referring to the lines you’ll wait in. The city (along with Naples) is better organized than ever for the huge crowds that descend on it each year — but only for those who equip themselves with good information and use it. These tips may be wonky, but for smart travelers in 2020, th...
Louisville's popular bar Vetti restaurant is moving to this NuLu hotel
In order to accommodate growing crowds, Ryan Rogers' bar Vetti is moving to NuLu, in a 3,300-square-foot space on the first floor of the new AC Hotel. The new location will allow the bar and restaurant to double its seating capacity, which will include outdoor seating on Market Street, and expand its menu. "Too often we are unable to accommodate t...
Guitarist Beppe Gambetta returns to Fiddlers Crossing Feb. 7
It may be named “Fiddlers Crossing,” but the small venue in downtown Tehachapi also features some of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists in its concert schedules. On Friday, Feb. 7, the audience will be treated to a touch of Italy when Beppe Gambetta returns to the stage. Gambetta is considered one of the finest flatpicking guitarists on any con...
Surprise attack at Anzio brought ‘some of the most savage fighting of World War II’
Twenty-two American soldiers received the Medal of Honor for service during the battle of Anzio in World War II. In late 1943, the Allies were attempting to liberate Italy from the Germans during World War II. That meant going up against German Field Marshal Albert Kesselring in Italy. In order to continue on from Salerno to Italy, an amphibious op...
The Famous ‘Eat Pray Love’ Pizza Is Now Served in Los Angeles
We took a 5 Live field trip to L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele to try the pizza made famous by Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 memoir “Eat Pray Love.” The Hollywood courtyard restaurant serves fresh pies made in a wood-fired stone oven. Favorites like margherita, marinara and bianca pizzas accompany an extensive menu of comforting Italian and American dishes...
Book Presentation of Future: il domani narrato dalle voci di oggi
February 4, 2020, 6pm. John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor. New York, N.Y. 10036. Future: il domani narrato dalle voci di oggi. Edited by Igiaba Scego. Eleven African/Italian authors speak of the future, of generations, and of roots. Future: il domani narrato da voci di oggi (2019, Effequ) is an anthology in...
Venice plans glass wall to protect St Mark's basilica from flooding
A 1.2 metre (four foot) high glass barrier has been suggested as a way to protect the world-famous monument and its priceless mosaics from the acqua alta, or tidal flooding, which happens regularly in the lagoon city. The basilica's famous coloured marble and gold-leaf mosaics were swamped with sewage and the crypt left under a metre of corrosive s...
Osteria By Fabio Viviani features celebrity chef's spin on classic Italian
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani's new Downers Grove restaurant offers the kind of quiet atmosphere that encourages conversation. And that's good news because you will want to talk about the food at Osteria By Fabio Viviani. Viviani might be best known for his television appearance on Bravo's hit series "Top Chef" -- where he earned the Fan Favorite ti...
You Are Invited To A Special Wedding For A Great Cause
Who doesn't like getting up dressed up and going to a fun-filled wedding Italian wedding! Now you can go and help out a great cause. Totally Buffalo is putting on a version of Tony 'N Tina's wedding at Pearl Street and all the proceeds will be used for their Hope For The Holidays non-profit. According to their post, you will be in for one wild nigh...
5 Scooters You Should Drive In 2020
They’re cheap. They’re nimble. They’re relatively low-maintenance. (Most) everyone thinks they’re adorable, rather than a menace. Scooters may not have the gravitas of automobiles and motorcycles, but there’s no better way to get to the post office, the grocery store and the bagel shop in less than 20 minutes. Here are five I’m looking forward to t...
Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury staging ‘Love and Spumoni’
Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury is staging the world premiere of “Love and Spumoni,” running Thursday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 23. The equity production has many local ties to the area. Actor Maria Baratta, who plays Mary Lou, is originally from Waterbury. The story itself is based on students at Waterbury’s Sacred Heart High School. Playwr...