Vegas: Tony Gemignani Serves Up Haute Gourmet Pizza at Little Tony’s
by Ryan Simoneau One the best Las Vegas restaurants of 2015 was without a doubt chef Tony Gemignani's Little Tony's at the Palace Station hotel. Nobody makes a gourmet pie like the award-winning Gemignani does, and after the massive success of his Pizza Rock restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas, Gemignani has turned his attention to creat...
How to choose a great olive oil
Where does our beloved olive oil come from? "Agromafia," CBS News' recent 60 Minutes report, detailed the involvement of organized crime in Italy's food business. Bill Whitaker's interview featured Sergio Tirro from Italy's so-called "food police" and Tom Mueller, whose 2011 book, "Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil" she...
Glorioso's Italian Market: East side staple, heart of family for 70 years
By Katie O'Connell For Michael Glorioso, his family's original market at 1018 E. Brady St. was more than a business — it was "the heart of his family." Michael grew up in an apartment in the back of the store. His father, Teddy Glorioso, was one of the three brothers who helped open the shop on Feb. 14, 1946. Every day, the store was...
Pizza perfection at Berlin's Siculi
by Hannah Carroll Sara Juarez is not your typical artist. She creates masterpieces out of hunks of dough, covered in flour. She drapes them in brightly colored ingredients like red pizza sauce, sliced mozzarella, basil leaves and a few drops of olive oil. "Pizza making is an art form," she said, sliding a pie into the ov...
Fincantieri and U of Rhode Island Sign Internship Agreement
Fincantieri and the University of Rhode Island, on behalf of its International Engineering Program (IEP), has signed an understanding, which establishes the beginning of mutual collaboration to develop academic and cultural interchange. According to Fincantieri, the agreement, which has an initial duration of three years with renewal possi...
Myrtle Beach chef to appear on Food Network's 'Cutthroat Kitchen'
by Emily Smith The Grand Strand is without a doubt one of the most popular beach destinations on the East Coast. From Little River to Georgetown, this part of the coast is famous for its entertainment, shopping, and seasonal influx of visitors, both in the summer and winter. There is a chef along the Grand Strand who wishes to add foo...
Another Italian Fashion House Will Stamp Its Name on an Edgewater Condo Tower
The Residences by Armani Casa are under construction in Sunny Isles Beach. The Fendi Château is planned for Surfside. Now the trend is creeping into Miami's urban core. OKO Group has announced it's partnering with the fashion house of Missoni to brand its latest waterfront tower project in the Edgewater neighborhood. The tower is planned f...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 78
WTI Magazine #78 2016 April 15Author : Umberto Mucci Translation by: Ciao from Rome! Welcome to the 78th issue of our online magazine. Spring has boomed in Italy: we have a warm, sunny weather and the many beautiful places of our marvelous country are full of tourists. A recent survey tells us that in the Tripadvisor reviews, America...
New Italian restaurant coming to Green Valley Ranch
Bottiglia Cuchina and Enoteca will open its doors on May 12 at Green Valley Ranch. They will feature a modern twist on Italian classics with as crisp salads, fresh seafood and open-range meats. The restaurant will also feature in house-made pastas, braised short ribs and more. Bottiglia will also feature an expansive wine selecti...
Il libro di interviste italo-americane We the Italians presentato a New York
«Ogni intervista è diversa dalle altre», ci racconta l'autore del libro "We the Italians" Umberto Mucci, intervistato da America24 in occasione della presentazione al pubblico avvenuta alla Calandra Italian American Institute di New York. «Ogni intervistato ha un punto di vista interessante e originale dato dalla sua storia, dalla sua atti...
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival to Return to Santa Barbara Mission May 28-30
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 28-30, 2016, at the Santa Barbara Mission. A ceremony at noon Monday, May 30, on the Mission steps will introduce and thank the major festival sponsors and featured artist, Cecelia Linayao, as her street painting is concluded. I Madon...
The Leonardo Da Vinci Society is excited to announce a new program: Leonardo Giovani
This program is geared towards the interests of younger members until 50 years old. The Leonardo Young will have its own events and every member, regardless of the age, can participate. From wine tasting to concerts, to art, and food events; the Leonardo Young mission is to deliver fun and culture to the younger professional. The membershi...