The Crucial Italian Produce Tip You Should Know
The phrase "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is never more true than when it comes to food. The Italians are famous for having one of the tastiest cuisines in the world, and to uphold this standard, they have a lot of rules — what ingredients to use, what foods pair well, and the order in which dishes should be consumed. If your experience with I...
FIAC Honors Anne Pasternak, Director of the Brooklyn Museum
At the Raquet and Tennis Club FIAC (FOUNDATION FOR ITALIAN ART & CULTURE) honored Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak with the FIAC Excellency Award 2022. In the presence of FIAC Chairman Daniele Bodini, President Alain Elkann, Italian Ambassador to the United Nations Maurizio Massari, Consul General in New York Fabrizio Di Michele, and Directo...
Italy launches new Rome-Milan high speed train: 2 hours and 45 minutes
A new high-speed Frecciarossa train service linking Rome and Milan will offer a journey time of two hours and 45 minutes, Italy's state railway company has announced. The direct service, which avoids the central train stations of both cities, will launch on Monday 23 January, Ferrovie dello Stato said in a statement. The train will leave from Roma...
Carmine’s Italian Deli and Cafe Reinvents the Concert Experience
Putting a new spin on chicken soup for the soul, Carmine’s Italian Deli and Cafe, providing delicious fare in Elmsford for more than 20 years, now doubles as a live music venue — spotlighting established bands as well as giving breaks to up-and-coming performers. “I know it sounds crazy — a deli with music but it’s very different...
What to do in Anghiari, hidden gem in Tuscany
If we think of Anghiari, located in the so-called Valtiberina Toscana, probably the first thing coming to mind is the famous battle that took place in this picturesque village between the troops of Florence and those of Milan. To make this historical event of 1440 known was Leonardo da Vinci, who dedicated his painting, now unfortunately lost, to t...
Barilla Wants to Send One Couple on an Unforgettable Romantic Trip to Italy, Here's How to Enter
Nothing says romance like a trip to Italy, and pasta brand Barilla is making sure that dream comes true for one lucky couple ahead of Valentine’s Day. The company, which is introducing a limited-edition heart-shaped pasta in time for the romantic holiday, will give away a free trip to Italy complete with stays in Parma and Florence and lots of yumm...
Marco Langon Qualifies for United States Team at World Cross Country Championships
Villanova freshman Marco Langon (Raritan, N.J.) recorded the most significant milestone to date of his young collegiate career and did so on a big stage during competition at the USATF Cross Country Championships on Saturday afternoon. Langon raced in the U20 Men's division and recorded a third place finish which earned him the opportunity to test...
Who is Nick Sirianni Eagles head coach, his salary, contract, net worth, age, wife and kids
The Head coach of Philadelphia Eagles, Nick Sirianni, is making headlines after a clip of him from Saturday night’s game started making rounds online, know about his salary and net worth. For those who are unversed, let us tell you, in the footage the 41-year-old coach seemed to be yelling and cursing “I know what the f*ck I’m doing,” at a ref, whi...
Joe Vicari restaurant group opens second Vito’s Bakery location in Washingtown Township, MI
The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group (JVRG), which is Michigan owned and operated by the Vicari Family for over 30 years, announces the grand opening of their second Vito’s Bakery in Washington Township. The Grand Opening celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Vito’s Bakery is located at 7839 26 Mile Rd. Wash...
Dom’s Bakery Announces Its Closure in Hoboken; Owners Retiring
While Hoboken is constantly changing, there are few spots that have stayed exactly the same from when they first opened — and Dom’s Bakery was one of them. Dom’s is an old-Hoboken favorite, and it has been serving bread to town since the early 1900s and a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s, tucked away at 506 Grand Street in the Mile Square. On Saturday,...
WWII Veteran Louis Graziano is turning 100! And you can help him celebrate!
Luciano “Louis” Graziano was born on February 6, 1923, in East Aurora, New York, to immigrant parents from Italy. At the young age of 20, on January 22, 1943, the day Luciano “Louis” Graziano was inducted into the U.S. Army, little did he know what an impact his military career would have on his life. The next three years would take him from traini...
Remembering Sal Bando: Former Italian / American All Star (1966 - 1981)
Salvatore Leonard Bando was born February 13, 1944, in the Little Italy section of Warrensville Heights, 16 miles southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. His father Ben was a self-employed carpenter & accomplished softball infielder. His mother Angela was a home maker who also enjoyed sports playing both softball & basketball. Ben & Angela had a daughter Vic...