Discovering Val Brembana: an itinerary among nature and villages
Val Brembana is located in the province of Bergamo, set between the spectacular peaks of the Alpi Orobie and a heavily urbanized valley floor where the river Brembo flows quickly. The mountain landscapes, the hiking opportunities on the many trails and the presence of picturesque villages and historical attractions make the entire valley a real par...
Great New Jersey Italian Restaurant Named The Best Take-Out In The State
We have an abundance of amazing food to choose from in New Jersey, and despite that. sometimes we just want to eat at home. We love to eat at New Jersey restaurants, but we also love our Garden State take-out. If you are looking for the best take-out in all of New Jersey, then you are going to have quite the time picking one out, since we have so m...
These Are The 4 Cheapest Destinations In Italy For Digital Nomads Right Now
It would be easier to list what Italy doesn’t have (Domino’s and afternoon cappucinos) than to list everything this iconic country has to offer. Some visitors come for the spectacular food and wine; others for the history, the romance, or the breathtaking coastlines. It’s no surprise that travelers today are flocking to Italy at 70% higher rates t...
Italian Family Festa 2023: History Park, San Jose
Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM - History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. "Join us for authentic Italian food, drink and entertainment! "Come hungry... featured foods include pizza, spaghetti and meatballs and cannoli. "There is also wine tasting, grape stomping and pizza tossing! "There are so many savory and sweet options to satisfy every...
The most beautiful and hidden beaches of Sardinia
Sardinia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, famous for its long and white beaches and crystal clear waters. However, there are some little known or hidden beaches that many visitors do not know and that still remain untouched. One of the ways to get to this paradise is definitely by sea: discover online the availability, sc...
Ciccio Reopens in Napa Valley Under Meadowood Chef
After opening in Yountville in 2012, Ciccio became a favorite among Napa Valley locals and visitors as a convivial gathering place for comforting Italian food and great Negronis. But, like many other restaurants, the beloved spot struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually shuttered in 2022. It sat empty for nearly 18 months before chef C...
Why Florence is Florence: Money and the Medici
If you know where a city is, you know why it exists. If you know why a city exists, you can imagine who wanted to live there. And if you understand what kind of people lived in that city, you will find a straight line to how it looks, how it was decorated, what was valued. Florence is in a spot that provides protection, via robust hills and river...
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky was home to 15 camps during WWII holding 10,000 prisoners of war
In last week’s column, I wrote about the significance of Camp Nelson, located in Jessamine County, and its intriguing involvement in the American Civil War. Doing further research about Kentucky in its times of war, I discovered proceedings in the state during World War II for which I was unaware. Kentucky directed fifteen prisoner-of-war camps, ho...
Lambrusco Is The Prosecco Alternative You Should Be Sipping In A Summer Spritz
When things start heating up, there's no better cocktail to cool you down than a spritz. The spritz saw its beginnings in the 1800s when the Austro-Hungarian Empire still controlled northern Italy. Rumor has it that the German soldiers couldn't hang with the Italians– finding their wine too strong. In an effort to dilute the alcohol, they added a "...
A tour of Little Italy in the Bronx
It’s 10 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and I’m on the line at Mike’s Deli – one of the best-known food stores and cafés in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market in Belmont, the area known as “the Little Italy of the Bronx” – deciding between an order of rice balls or eggplant rollatini to go with my dinner later that evening. The deli’s founder, the much-lo...
Fruit and vegetables of the month of July: the produce to buy
The garden in July is mouthwatering even for those who do not particularly love vegetables: peppers, courgettes but above all aubergines (we know, the first recipe that pops in our mind is always the same: parmigiana). All fresh, versatile, very tasty produce, which work in the most varied recipes. There are tomatoes - lots of tomatoes - with their...
Tatti Art Conservation is giving Philadelphia public art a fresh look
The Tatti family's involvement in the arts dates back to the early 1900s. But it wasn't until the 1980s when Zach Tatti's father and grandfather established a conservation practice. "Our studio is based in Manhattan and my brother and I were born in the city and lived in our quote-unquote gallery space of the art studio," said Tatti. "So, we starte...