Claudio’s Table: Urbane Trattoria with Heritage Recipes
Claudio’s Table, an urbane trattoria in the Palisades, dishes up the Italian food that Chef/Owner Claudio Pirollo and Executive Chef Alessandro Pirovano grew up eating and cooking. Chef Pirollo is no stranger to the neighborhood; his nearby Et Voila French/Belgian restaurant has been a local favorite for a decade and a half. For his Italian restaur...
Why Naoise Dolan Learned Italian for Her Book Tour
At the beginning of 2023, I went to Santa Maddalena, a writers’ retreat run by the Baronessa Beatrice Monti della Corte. It was dark when I arrived at the train station and was driven up a bumpy Tuscan hill. I entered the threshold of the big stone house, and someone in the blur of new faces called out: “Buonasera.” I returned the greeting. “Parli...
Italy's 21letters Expands to U.S. with 26letters
Italian publishing house 21letters is opening an U.S. subsidiary, 26letters, which is publishing its first title this month. The company was founded in Modena in 2019 by Alberto Bisi and publishes six titles per year, with a focus on translated fiction and graphic novels; its Italian name derives from the fact that there are 21 letters in the Itali...
Retiring in Italy
Known for its relaxed pace of living, stunning and varied scenery, and world-famous food, it’s no wonder Italy attracts so many retirees. The ability to explore a new place with hundreds and hundreds of years of history, museums filled with some of the most iconic works of art in the world, and food known across the globe, is a trifecta unmatched b...
Buon Appetito: A Reading List on Italian Food
I came to this topic as an eater first. My partner and I fell in love through food. We met during the pandemic and got to know each other through long walks and home-cooked meals. On an early date, she put a glistening mound of pasta in front of me and I thought how lucky I was to have fallen for an Italian. (She was born and raised in Rome.) Most...
5 Christmas markets in Abruzzo not to be missed this year
The Christmas markets that take place in Abruzzo turn this region into a magical place, offering unforgettable experiences linked to local culture and traditions. They are an opportunity to do some shopping and enjoy local delicacies in a special atmosphere: the landscape offers unmissable scenery, ranging from the Adriatic coastline to the inland...
Lieutenant General Robert Caslen, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), Named Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National
UNICO National President Cav. Ralph Contini announced retired Army Lieutenant General Bob Caslen as Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National’s Military & Veteran Affairs. General Caslen was recently installed as a UNICO Member by President Contini at a ceremony held on the West Point football field. “General Caslen is a highly recognizable, decorated...
The Legacy of Fiorucci
Milan, 1967: this is when Fiorucci first raised to the attention of fashion lovers. Founded by Elio Fiorucci, the son of a shoe shop owner, the brand soon became a symbol of innovation and unique flamboyance, inspired by the very essence and creativity of the 1960s. It all began when Elio, a young creative mind of 27, encountered the vibrancy of L...
Step Inside Che Fico’s Stunning Second Location in the Heart of Silicon Valley
As of today, one of the Bay Area’s top Italian restaurants has expanded to the heart of Silicon Valley. Since opening in 2018, Divisidero Street’s Che Fico has become one of San Francisco’s most well-known restaurants. It’s drawing attention not only for chef David Nayfeld’s menu of seasonal Italian food influenced by the traditions of the Jewish-R...
How the Calabrian Highlands Taste: Caciocavallo Silano DOP and Sila IGP Potatoes
I have fond memories of Septembers in the Sila mountains of Calabria spent leisurely lounged on green-and-red checkered blankets along the shores of Lake Cecita, breathing in the clear, silent air. Ever since I was a child, each day here followed a similar pattern: strolling through the charmed streets of Camigliatello, dining at a local restaurant...
Matteo Bocelli to perform at the Arcada on Dec. 8
September was a huge month for Matteo Bocelli. After three years of intensive work, the Italian pop classical crossover singer released his first solo album and then embarked on his first solo world tour, all in short order. “It is an incredible feeling to finally be able to share my first album with everyone,” Bocelli tells Fra Noi. “To be able to...
Wine and exports, timid signs of recovery: values at -0.7% in first 8 months 2023, volumes at +0.8%
From the markets of the world come faint signs of recovery for Italian wine exports: according to data on the first 8 months of 2023, updated today by Istat, values remain negative on 2022, but only by -0.7% (on -1.2% in the 7 months), 5 billion euros, while in volume there is even a return to positive, albeit by a modest +0.8%, compared to the -1....