Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults
Eating foods included in two healthy diets -- the Mediterranean or the MIND diet -- is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, potatoes, nuts, olive oil and fish. Proces...
Robert D. Cess Concorso d’Eleganza XII Annual Celebration of Italian Vehicle Excellence and Beauty
Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University Event: September 10, Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Robert D. Cess Concorso d’Eleganza XII Annual Celebration of Italian Vehicle Excellence and Beauty: A display of “art forms on wheels” as a means of illustrating one form of Italian culture. Display vehicles will rally at Stony Brook University campus...
An Homage to Lina Wertmüller
Saturday, September 23 | 11:00am (first screening) - 10:00pm (last screening) - The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco. Cinema Italia SF, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco, is proud to announce its 6th Classic Italian Film program, celebrating the pioneering woman d...
Out of this world! Roma legend Totti's final shirt launched into space
Roma legend Francesco Totti's iconic number 10 shirt, which he wore for the final time on May 28th, has been launched into space, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. The 40-year-old played his final game after 24 years with the capital-city side in a 3-2 win against Genoa. And as a tribute to 'immortalise' the forward a rocket carrying the number 1...
Behold Omerta’s Old-School American-Italian Menus and Decor
Located at 614 SW Park Ave. inside of the brand-new Dossier Hotel, Omerta is now accepting reservations and officially opens on August 8, but you can get a sneak peek inside of this dimly lit Italian cave of a restaurant right now, in the photo gallery above. The Omerta team — a partnership called Microwave Hospitality between ChefStable’s Kurt Huf...
Wilkes-Barre festival sparks thoughts of Italian heritage
As the city prepares to celebrate the inaugural Multicultural Parade & Festival, I have had the honor and duty of providing details of the event to the public on behalf of Mayor Tony George. In doing so, I began to think about my cultural background and how it has affected me personally. Like most American millennials, my heritage is a melting pot....
Miami: Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence al Consolato
Si è svolta a Washington D.C. la cerimonia di consegna degli Awards del Pete Taylor Partnership of excellence, che, per la prima volta dalla sua istituzione, ha visto protagonista l’istituzione italiana consolare di Miami grazie anche alla importante attività operativa dell' Ente Gestore Odli. Il Console Generale d’Italia a Miami, Gloria Marina Be...
St. Vitus Festival gets under way
Four days of food, fun and entertainment kicked off last night on the grounds of St. Vitus Church. Iceburgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, helped kick things off with an appearance at the church’s annual festival, posing with kids even doing a bit of an impromptu dance while the Lawrence County Band played, directed by Michael Palladino. Faiiella...
Italian Mega-Market Eataly Starts to Hire Up in Century City, and More A.M. Intel
The long-awaited Los Angeles location of Eataly is getting close. The Italian-focused market and multi-restaurant concept should be ready to land at the revamped Westfield Century City by the end of this year, and to get that process underway they’re starting to staff up. First things first, a facilities manager to oversee the entire sprawling prop...
Happy 91st Birthday To Englewood's Tony Bennett
Happy birthday to Tony Bennett, whose name lives on at Bennett Studios in Englewood. The famed singer is turning 91 on Thursday, Aug. 3. Born and raised in Astoria to an Italian-American family, Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman in the European Theater. Afterward, he deve...
Thurs, 8/10: Italians in America
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend a screening of "Italians in America" (1998, 100 min.). Discussion and Q&A led by Museum Founder and President Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa will follow the screening. Thursday, August 10th, 6:30 PM Light Refreshments Will Be Served. Italian American Museum - 155 Mulberry Street (Corner of Grand and...
119th Grape Festival celebrates Tontitown history
A title character plays only a supporting role this week at the Tontitown Grape Festival. That's the grape itself, now relegated to cameo appearances at this venerable yearly celebration, whose roots date to 1899. It's the case that not a lot of grapes are grown today around this Northwest Arkansas community, settled near the end of the 19th centur...