Savona
Savona is located in the region of Liguria in northern Italy. The city is an important seaport and at one point used to be the most important city in Italy for heavy industries. Savona gained its popularity first because of its resident, Christopher Columbus who often mentioned the town in his letters and journals while describing his travel ventur...
Where to Indulge in Italian White Truffles around Boston This Winter
A bright spot of this otherwise dark time of year? White truffles. An Italian delicacy, these wild tubers are harvested annually from the northwestern region—they’re best known from Alba, Piedmont—and brought into restaurants around the world to add earthy extravagance to all sorts of dishes. The season starts in late October and typically extends...
True espresso love: Attending a university of coffee
The vibrant southern Italian city of Naples seems to run on espresso. Marcello Uzzi, who offers high-end tours of his city, says the city's excitement is due in part to its love of coffee. A regular stop on his tour is Caffè Gambrinus, which was established before Italy was, back when Naples was a kingdom. "It's like a temple," Uzzi said. And coffe...
IHCC says 'buongiorno' to visiting chef
When Chef Nicola Michieletto says he spent a little time in seminary, it’s easy to believe. His work in the kitchen and as an instructor is a vocation, a true calling. A career as a priest never happened — Michieletto is quick to emphasize he wasn’t in seminary long at all. The Italian equivalent of a U.S. high school is oriented around careers, an...
Volo, a new Italian restaurant in the old Lumiere space, will open Monday, November 18
Volo, a new upscale Italian restaurant, will open on Monday, November 18 in Myers Park. The restaurant takes the space formerly occupied by Lumiere, a popular French restaurant that abruptly closed back in May. The exact address is 1039 Providence Road next to Harris Teeter. Volo will be open for dinner only to start, with lunch service rolling out...
A Conversation with Mimmo Lucano
Tuesday, 11/26/2019 - 6:30pm. 22 W 12th St, New York, NY 10011. Presented in collaboration with BACAS - Borghi Antichi Cultura Arti e Scienze. Mimmo Lucano, former mayor of Riace, Calabria, in conversation with: Pietro Costa, Founder and Executive Creative Director, BACAS; Tiziana Rinaldi Castro, Creative Director of Literary Programs, BACAS; Teres...
Centodecimo anniversario della tragedia di Cherry, IL
Non molti conoscono di una delle più gravi catastrofi minerarie accadute nella storia degli Stati Uniti. La tragedia mineraria di Cherry, località dell'Illinois centro-settentrionale, a circa 160 Km da Chicago, ebbe luogo il 13 novembre del 1909, e nel disastro morirono 259 lavoratori, tra cui 73 italiani (44 dei quali provenienti dall'Emilia Romag...
"Cake Boss" made Carlo's Bakery famous, but the New Jersey bakery was a staple for Italian pastries 100 years before the show aired -- here's why
A cake like this isn't found at any ordinary bakery. But these multitiered, over-the-top creations are a signature at one historic shop. The shop is featured on "Cake Boss," a TV show about Buddy Valastro's family bakery. But its fame goes far beyond extraordinary cakes. This is Carlo's Bake Shop, and it's been a staple in Hoboken, New Jersey, for...
2019 Ducati Dealer Of The Year For North & South America Goes To AMS Ducati Dallas
As Ducati continues to grow in influence and importance within the global motorcycle industry, North America remains an integral market for the Italian brand. This international significance of North America was recently reflected during a private award ceremony at the Ducati Global Dealer Conference, which took place along the shores of the Adriat...
Sicilian Rhapsody: video-web della Sicilia per viaggiatori che realizzano sogni
Sicilian Rhapsody è la prima web series che racconta una Sicilia da sogno. Come? Immaginiamo un viaggio di lusso e fuori dalle regole del turismo abituale, immaginiamo che si possa pranzare davanti al Tempio di Selinunte così come fare un luxury picnic sulla vetta dell’Etna con una piccola orchestra a fare da sottofondo… ed ecco che l’isola diventa...
Charleston-based Italian food and wine spot will open this weekend in South End
If you haven’t been over to Atherton Mill lately, be prepared for a pleasant surprise the next time you drop by one of your old standbys such as Living Kitchen or Free People. You will barely recognize the new section that holds Barry’s Boot Camp, Dry Bar, Madewell, West Elm, Lululemon and so on. There is now a complete, walkable, shoppable, go-ahe...
Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides
Italy’s government declared a state of emergency Thursday in flood-ravaged Venice, seeking to release funds to repair the historic lagoon city after it was damaged by the highest tide in 50 years. A cabinet meeting approved a special decree that included 20 million euros ($21.7 million) in immediate financial aid aimed at helping the city recover. ...