Lido Civic Club Honors Lou Donatelli
In keeping with a long-standing tradition of serving the Italian American community for 92 years, the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C. held its annual Charitable Fund Raiser, Gala and Past President’s Night on November 19, 2022 at the Hilton Hotel in Tyson’s Corner and presented the Lido Club’s Man of the Year to civic leader Louis Donatelli. Th...
Christmas in Rome: the atmosphere of the Italian capital
In Italy the month of December is ideal for visiting big cities such as the capital because the Christmas in Rome are something unique and magical. In fact on this occasion the city becomes an outdoor workshop with light markets and decorations that immerse visitors in a magical atmosphere. Here you will have the opportunity to discover what are th...
Cleveland’s ‘I Love Lillo’ coffee and lemon liqueurs expanding availability
In 1994, Charlie Manno was assigned to entertain two Italian priests on a trip to Chicago. When the Rocky River man took the priests to the airport after their visit, they wanted to reward his kindness. So, Father Franco Todisco pulled out a notepad and wrote down an old family recipe for infusing lemon and coffee liqueurs. Manno thought nothing of...
Renowned Italian Craftsmanship Takes Centerstage at New River Oaks Design Studio — CAM Studio Unveils a Poliform Texas First
CAM Studio kicked off the official launch of its new adjacent Poliform Studio Houston with an Italian-inspired fête. Four hundred guests from the design and architecture communities flocked to the luxury showroom to experience the elevated materials, detailed designs and elegant aesthetic for which Poliform is internationally recognized. As violini...
The 7 most ancient universities in Italy
Prior to the creation of universities, there were only three methods of study: the one applied by preceptors in noble houses; the religious one used in convents and religious institutes; and finally, the philosophical one, understood as an aggregation of followers who discussed the doctrine of a common master. At the beginning of the last millenniu...
Casual Restaurant 'Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante' Coming to Federal Hill
Casual restaurant Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante is opening in Federal Hill at 1121 Light St. in a space previously occupied by Light Street Cafe. Tre Fratelli is a concept from Pedro Lovo, who opened Brendali Italian Ristorante in Federal Hill with his wife Brenda Salgado, and his two brothers Elmer Lovo and Julio Lovo. Tre Fratelli means three b...
Ladies Auxiliary of Italian-American Club celebrates 80th
It was a night to celebrate for the ladies auxiliary at the Watertown Italian American Club. With a dinner and some wine they celebrated the auxiliary’s 80th anniversary on Tuesday night. The peak of the night was a ceremony honoring lifetime members ... women who have been part of the club for more than 30 years. One woman we spoke with says it’s...
2,000-year-old mosaic floor unearthed in villa that once belonged to Roman emperors
Italian archaeologists have discovered an ancient mosaic floor in the living room of a villa that once belonged to Roman emperors. The 2,000-year-old floor was uncovered at the Pausilypon, an imperial villa that was inherited by Octavian Augustus and passed down to subsequent emperors, according to a news release from the University of Naples. The...
What Is The Feast Of The Seven Fishes And How Did It Become So Popular?
If you grew up in an Italian-American family, then chances are you celebrated the Feast Of The Seven Fishes as part of your year-end celebrations. Usually observed during Christmas Eve dinner (Cenone della Vigilia di Natale), it’s a special holiday feast that includes seven different types of seafood. But what’s the connection to seven fishes on Ch...
Andrea Bocelli to perform at United Hatzalah Gala in Miami
Friends of United Hatzalah will be holding its annual Gala in Miami, Florida this Tuesday, December 20, featuring a special performance by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The singer and his wife Veronica will be receiving United Hatzalah's "Humanitarian Award," along with donors Margo and Yoram Cohen who will be presented with the "L'Dor V'Dor Award"...
Italian castle, palace and village on sale for $2 million
Ever dreamed of owning your own secret citadel in a beautiful region of Italy, wandering along its fortified walls like a monarch surveying their kingdom? For less than the price of a townhouse in central London or an attic apartment in Rome's historic center -- that dream can now come true. The medieval castle and hamlet of Serravalle, half-way be...
Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge to Open Monday, December 19, 2022 in Bordentown, NJ
Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge, the most talked-about new dining destination in Burlington and Mercer Counties, today announced it will open its doors and welcome guests for the first time on Monday, December 19. Lunch will be served from 12pm - 4pm; dinner will be served from 5pm - 11pm. Reservations by phone are required for dinner (609-262-0110...