Friuli: Italy’s northeastern region not yet overtaken by mass tourism
If you’re keen to visit Italy but you’re reluctant to deal with the hordes that swarm Rome and Venice, there’s always the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, writes Penny Sadler. From the sparkling Adriatic Sea to the Austrian Alps, Friuli Venezia Giulia is an Italian gem hiding in plain sight. Blissfully free of crowds found in nearby Venice and Vero...
Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar
Pour one out for hidden upstairs cocktail haven Brick & Mortar, a Central Square staple with sneakily good food—it’s closing sometime in the coming weeks after 13 years. But it’s not really goodbye, as wife-and-husband owners Avery Appleton and Gary Strack have a new project up their sleeves for the same space: Acqua & Bocca, debuting around Januar...
Archeologists make incredible new discoveries at Italian site which holds 'infinite surprises'
Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary collection of ancient treasures at a thermal spa in Tuscany, including bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns and perfectly preserved eggs. The remarkable finds were discovered at the site of a 2nd century BC springs complex in San Casciano dei Bagni, near Siena in Italy The artefacts had been remarka...
The #ItalianAmerican community and social media, metaverse and artificial intelligence
While in 2024 We the Italians took its first steps into the metaverse and the use of artificial intelligence, one of the innovations of 2025 for us will be a more effective and comprehensive approach to social media. We look at new technologies and the future with curiosity, interest and confidence. There is one person in the Italian American commu...
“The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio” is the only Italian documentary eligible for the Oscars 2025
The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio, directed by Alessandro Nucci, is the only Italian-produced documentary among the 169 films shortlisted for nomination as Best Documentary Feature, at the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Here is a trailer of the documentary. The film, presented at the 18th Buffalo...
This new Italian American restaurant is opening soon near Delaware state line
A new Italian American restaurant is opening Friday, Dec. 6 in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, just over the Delaware state line. Testa Rossa Glen Mills has taken over the site that Ruby’s Diner formerly occupied at 919 Baltimore Pike. It's across from White Dog Cafe Glen Mills in the same shopping center. The concept is fr...
The Pines of Rome
There is no doubt that when we think of Rome, one of the first images that come to mind is, for example, the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain. In my case, there is another image that I usually associate with this wonderful city, "the pines of Rome". Every time I arrive in Rome for a visit, their majesty and alluring grace seems to offer me the firs...
“I³/NYC” Debuts in New York for Italian Startups and U.S. Investors
After a year of work, the project has taken shape. Wednesday evening, at the Consulate General of Italy in New York, I³/NYC – the Italian Innovators Initiative, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect Italian start-ups that want to enter the New York market and venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies willing to support t...
Roots tourism, emigration museum network will be created in Italy
A network of Italian Emigration Museums to enhance the heritage of knowledge they hold. This is the major initiative presented as part of the Italea Project, the program to promote root tourism launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The numbers of the Italea Project, which aims precisely to attract Italians abroad and Italian-descendants inte...
The 10 Best Mario Puzo Books, Ranked According to Goodreads
Mario Puzo was an American writer best known for his iconic novel The Godfather. Born in New York City in 1920 to a family of Italian immigrants, Puzo grew up in a tough neighborhood, which greatly influenced his writing. His early life experiences, combined with his fascination for the mafia, led him to craft stories that delve deep into the world...
Winter in the Dolomites, Italy
Winter in the Dolomites, Italy, offers a magical escape for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those simply looking to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Alps during the colder months. With its snow-capped peaks, charming alpine villages, and world-class ski resorts, the Dolomites provide the perfect winter wonderland. Whether you're planning...
Visit to Parasson's Italian Restaurant in Akron is like a trip to the past | Local Flavor
It was like taking a trip back in time. My parents would take us to eat at Parasson's when we would visit relatives in Greater Akron. And when they opened a Parasson's in Ashtabula not far from my childhood home in Conneaut, we would often have dinner there. Later when I found myself at Kent State, I would eat at the Parasson's in Stow. There was a...