Sip, Stomp, and Savour: A Guide to Vendemmia in Italy
You know Italy for its art, history, and culinary prowess. But the boot-shaped country also boasts a vibrant tradition that speaks to the heart of its culture: the vendemmia, or grape harvest. This enchanting event, celebrated from the vineyard-covered hills of the north to the sun-kissed landscapes of the south, offers visitors an opportunit...
Beppe Gianoglio receives the "La Bella Macchina Award" from Concorso Italiano at Festivalcar
Beppe Gianoglio, organizer for 40 years of Automotoretrò, entered the Hall of Fame of Concorso Italiano. The nomination, with the consequent assignment of the La Bella Macchina Award, was officialized on August 19th at Concorso in Seaside (CA), where Gianoglio could not attend for personal reasons. The opportunity for the hand over was offered by F...
Calabria, San Nicola Arcella a small village to discover
San Nicola Arcella is a small seaside village that in recent years has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Calabria. Its beautiful beaches and beautiful views make it a perfect place to spend your summer holidays. The origins of this village date back to Roman times, when the Lavini, who had survived the destruction of Laos, in G...
Soon-to-open Roma's Italian Restaurant should be good addition to downtown Hutchinson
Details were promised last week about a new downtown Italian restaurant currently making plans to open in the former Julian's location, 216 N. Main, just south of the Santa Fe tracks. Another group had announced reopening but ran into problems, enabling the new leaseholders, Tony and Arda Demaj, to launch their plans and move to Hutchinson. Tony sa...
Tivoli Day Trip from Rome – Visit Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este
The town of Tivoli, just outside of Rome, is a must-do day trip for anyone interested in the history of Rome or looking to escape the crowds! What is Tivoli?Tivoli is a small town in the Lazio region of Italy, home to around 55,000 people, and the area has been inhabited for over 3000 years. Today it's a popular destination for tours and a great d...
Lavorata tops IAPA's 2023 honor roll
Retired law enforcement officer Kenneth Lavorata will top the list of honorees at the Italian American Police Association dinner dance on Nov. 3 at the Chateau Ritz. Lavorata served in the Marine Corps from 1964-67, including a tour of duty as a battalion scout in Vietnam from 1965-66. He entered the Police Academy in November 1967, and served as a...
Italian eatery carries on family recipes, ‘Pinsa’
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina, an Italian restaurant specializing in the owner’s family recipes, is celebrating three years of serving delicacies including an ancient style of pizza called Pinsa Romana. “I dreamt all along to bring recipes and my family heritage from Sicily,” said Jeff Oliveri. “I would sit at the table with my mother and (say) ‘...
Bring Me Something! The savvy tourist's guide to authentic Italian souvenirs
Summer may be wrapping up, but tourist season in Italy remains vibrant into the temperate months of fall. The languid heat of summer is fading while cooler temps coax plump grapes and rotund olives to prepare for harvest. Festivals are plentiful, as well, and offer tourists unique opportunities to first-hand experience local culture and cuisine. Wh...
Italian Child “Slaves” of the 19th Century: Kidnapped and Forced to be Musicians
In the midst of the Civil War, on May 14, 1864, in the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, George Richardson posted a two-hundred-dollar reward in the Daily Dispatch for the return of his runaway slave, Henry. On the same day, Italian padrone, Pasquale Falvella posted a reward in the New York Herald for the return of Antonio Pricolo, an elev...
Exploring Italy by train, a True Italian Experience. Food&Wine boost Italian tourism
Italian cuisine is often said to be the best in the world. Italians are certainly very proud of it and it is a strong identifying symbol. Furthermore, it is a considerable tourist attraction. This is proven by the latest Report on Italian Food and Wine Tourism, which shows that the number of Italians who made a trip with food and wine as the main r...
Dining now in store at Il Pastaficio
Il Pastaficio opened at 135 Post Road East last summer, selling authentic Italian pasta and sauces. Now, owner Frederico Perandin is expanding the establishment’s offerings by opening a full-service restaurant and adding catering, weekly regional Italian dishes paired with wines and pasta-making classes. Perandin’s goal with the next chapter for Il...
A Statue Draped With Snakes? In Italy, It Happens Every Year.
It was the morning of May 1, and the Italian village of Cocullo was almost unrecognizable. The typical placidity of its quiet alleys and muted central square had given way to several thousand people: religious travelers, musicians, young women in ornate costumes, tourists from the far corners of the country and beyond. A group of pilgrims from Atin...