Move over, po’boys, Francolini’s Deli brings the Italian sandwich to New Orleans
Tara Francolini was prompted to open Francolini’s Italian Deli when she started missing the sandwiches of her New Jersey youth. The Italian sandwich shop pops up every Tuesday at The Rabbit’s Foot on Prytania Street and will soon open a brick-and-mortar on at Tchoupitoulas. Francolini was born and raised in New Jersey and, after attending school in...
World Film Festival | March 9-12 | Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour
The third Maryland edition of the film festival Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour (Re-discovered Cinema on Tour) takes place from March 9 through March 12, 2023 on campus at College Park (ASY 2203), and at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. It features historic films about revolutionary movements for national independence from around the world...
Fragments of ‘Valentine’s fireball’ meteorite fall in southern Italy
Residents of southern Italy’s picturesque and ancient “city of stone” have been gripped by another rocky phenomenon after a meteorite crash-landed on the balcony of a home in Matera’s suburbs. The space object, which had been travelling at about 200mph, was spotted in the skies above the Puglia and Basilicata regions on 14 February, becoming known...
The Neapolitan Origins Of Italian-American Sunday Gravy
Sunday gravy may be the most indelible image of Italian-American culture. Sunday gravy – also called Sunday sauce — is a meat and tomato sauce served over pasta and a staple of home cooking in American cities with a large Italian immigrant population. A vat of sauce overflowing with sausage, meatballs, ribs, or whatever else your family told you wa...
COPOMIAO Presents "Donna Distinta" Award to Rossella Rago
In recognition of International Women's Month in March, COPOMIAO will once again present a series of "Donna Distinta" awards to women of Italian descent who have made indelible contributions to our community. Our first award goes to Brooklyn’s own Rossella Rago, a celebrity chef, author and social media influencer who has deftly promoted her nonna'...
Super Bowl 2023 protected by AI with Italian DNA
On February 12, 2023, the 57th Super Bowl was played and won by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Super Bowl is undoubtedly one of the most important sports and media events in the world, certainly the one that moves the most business. Nozomi was chosen to defend this event from possible hacker intrusions and all went well. Such intrusions would have bee...
Salumeria 104 in Atlantic Beach announces opening date
When one door closes, another one opens. And as it so happens, this door has delicious antipasti inside. After the closure of Ocean 60 Restaurant & Martini Bar in Atlantic Beach last year, Salumeria 104 announced it would be taking over the location. A salumeria is defined as a cured meat shop or Italian deli. A traditional salumeria features many...
New Orleans 2023 Mardi Gras to Honor Siena’s Historic Palio
New Orleans and Siena are, in many ways, spiritual sister cities. The Palio and Carnival are both important civic rituals that bring their communities together in celebration. Just as the foundation of Mardi Gras is religious, celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday, the same is true for the Palio, as each race is run on a feast day honoring the...
We the Italians Gala 2023
The second We the Italians gala dinner will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023 starting at 8 p.m. in Rome at the prestigious Circolo del Ministero degli Affari Esteri, Lungotevere dell'Acqua Acetosa, 42. Video and photos of the first Gala, held on June 20, 2022, are available here. Once again this year our gala will be an exclusive event celebrating...
Rare Wines. Chianti calls, Naples responds
It was the year 1928 when a vineyard was planted in Cerreto Guidi, halfway between Florence and Pisa. Among these rows, today, we find Sangiovese as the protagonist, together with canaiolo and colorino, but also plants of trebbiano and malvasia, historically the grapes that gave life to Chianti. The first rare wine of this week is produced by Alber...
Tom Fato Named Italian-American of the Year
Tom Fato spent more than three decades as an educator. After retiring from teaching, he jumped right into the automotive business. Throughout both careers, he remained someone dedicated to the Ohio Valley community. The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival will honor Fato as its 2023 Italian-American of the Year, festival organizers announce...
What to see in Caramanico Terme, Italy hidden gem
Listed among the most beautiful Villages in Italy, Caramanico Terme, in the mountainous heart of Abruzzo, offers its guests magnificent opportunities to visit. A journey in contact with nature, rediscovering wonderful trails for trekking and hiking. Yet, this Abruzzi village is also synonymous with history and fascinating architecture, as well as,...