This Little Bar in Tennessee Brings Big Italian Spirit
If you’ve been paying close attention, you might have noticed that Italian cocktails are having a serious moment. The recent revival likely started with the classic Negroni penetrating the national consciousness with its hundredth anniversary in 2019. Today, the trend has switched to espresso martinis, as drinkers are looking for that late-night pi...
The Italian Kitchen's Resistance to Postmodernism
What are the philosophical roots of Italy’s high food standards? While the answer is complex, we may be able to say they are still high because of postmodernism’s limited arrival. It is also the persistance of longer standing paradigms of thought and approaches to reality itself. Postmodernism has not fully supplanted the cultural moorings of Ita...
Morris County Sons of Italy ~ Lodge 2561 Holds Highly Successful Charity Golf Outing
Order Sons of Italy In America – Lodge 2561 held their Annual Basil Ricci Memorial Charity Golf Outing at the Knoll West Country Club in Parsippany on Thursday, July 13. Mother Nature was generous and treated all in attendance to a gorgeous day, with bright blue skies and a slight breeze to offset the near 90-degree temperature. A little hot weathe...
Of pandemics and pesto: how Liguria’s green sauce got me through lockdown
I live in a concrete jungle, and by “concrete jungle” I mean that I live in an apartment filled with 30 plants in New York City. I have cared for some of these plants for years and for others for just a few months. Friends call me for plant care advice; my Instagram explore page is filled with images of other people’s jealousy-inducing greenery and...
Festa Italiana to bring taste of Italy to Schererville
Festa Italiana will bring back a taste of the old country to Schererville. Villa Cesare Banquets & Events at 900 Eagle Ridge Drive in Schererville will host the Italian food and culture festival from July 28 through July 30. The weekend-long celebration of all things Italy will feature live music, food, family-friendly events and a beer and wine ga...
Really Off the Beaten Path in Basilicata: Between Lagopesole and Melfi in Vulture
Vulture, an area in northern Basilicata in southern Italy, was named after the extinct volcano at its heart. Inhabited since the dawn of time, centuries-old villages stand in the midst of a picturesque and varied rural landscape. The volcano is covered by an extensive green mantle of woods and forests, and its striking profile is visible hundred...
This 11,000-square-foot North Jersey restaurant is so big it has an indoor bocce court
Perhaps the No. 1 bestselling dish at Osteria del Corso, a regional Italian restaurant and bar in South Orange, is the rigatoni carbonara. "It is flying out of the kitchen," said Billy Koester, who co-owns the restaurant with chef Kris Welz. The pasta, like all the pasta at Osteria Del Corso, is made in house. Koester notes that the restaurant is n...
Umbria, the complete guide
Known as “the green heart of Italy”, Umbria combines the beauty of nature with art, history and tradition, giving unique and unforgettable experiences. Located in the centre of Italy, Umbria is a region that enchants visitors with its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and ancient traditions. The Umbria in pills guide aims to explore what is be...
Moto Morini Brings Bikes Stateside
Legendary Italian motorcycle maker Moto Morini is bringing a slice of Italy to the United States after announcing the release of its Seiemmezzo STR Naked Street Bike. Moto Morini, which launched in 1937, designed the STR to be a blend of style, comfort and premium features. Available in Metallic Red, Vivid White and Anthracite Smoke at authorized M...
Italian Superstition: ‘It’s Not True, but I Believe It!’
Growing up in a southern Italian family, I learned about Italian superstitions and beliefs early on. Italy is a country where superstitions reign, and Italians are the most superstitious people there are! Superstitions make up strange rites and habits; we’re no strangers to them, especially in the South! The majority of Italians admit to being supe...
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Showcases Authentic Italian Food & Wine in Miami
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast recently concluded the highly anticipated 4th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival in Miami. This remarkable event brought together food enthusiasts, trade professionals, and lovers of Italian culture to celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant lifestyle of Italy. With over 800 visitor...
Film Culture in Bologna: Italian Studies + Film and Media Arts
Once again, the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) and the Film and Media Studies program (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts) joined efforts in the realization of a truly unique study abroad course in Bologna, Italy. Under the guidance of Dr. Emily Carman and Dr. Fe...