“Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening” roadshow in Southwest USA
The new chapter of “Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO)” 2025, one of the most important Italian wine events in the world, promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, will present its 4th edition, on a new traveling format. In addition to the Grand Tasting at The Branch Park Pavilion in Austin, Texas, on March...
The many faces of Sciacca: tradition, art, and celebration
The origin of Sciacca’s name is uncertain, as historians have proposed various theories. However, it is commonly attributed to the Latin ex aqua (from water), referencing the town’s rich hydrothermal resources. These include sulfuric, saline-bromo-iodic, bicarbonate-alkaline, medium-mineral waters, and many other varieties. These waters are used fo...
The US States eager to embrace their Italian heritage this Christmas
States with strong Italian-American communities exhibit a heightened interest in visiting Italy’s historic landmarks, attending family gatherings, and experiencing traditional winter festivities. This study identifies the top US states most eager to journey to Italy in 2025, driven by heritage ties and the desire to enjoy the festive winter season...
Virgin Galactic Considers Launching From Italian Spaceport
Virgin Galactic is partnering with Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) to study whether it could launch from Grottaglie Spaceport in Puglia, Italy, Virgin CEO Michael Colglazier announced Thursday at the Italian Embassy. The aim is for the Grottaglie Spaceport to serve as a Mediterranean homebase for Virgin’s suborbital commercial and scientifi...
Italian Cookies, It’s a New Jersey Thing: The Best Italian Bakeries at the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore, renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant boardwalks, also boasts a rich tapestry of culinary delights, particularly in the realm of Italian pastries. This coastal stretch is dotted with bakeries that have become institutions, each offering a unique slice of Italy’s sweet traditions. Aversa’s Italian Bakery in Brigantine sta...
Italian Sparkling Wines: New Record of 1 Billion Bottles Sold
Italian sparkling wines are on track to break the one-billion-bottle milestone in 2024, with 355 million (+7%) expected to be uncorked during the Christmas and New Year festivities alone. The data, revealed in the year-end report by the Uiv-Ismea Wine Observatory, underscores the resilience of Italy’s sparkling wine industry in the face of economic...
The Salone del Mobile at Art Week Miami. Here’s how the recently completed 2024 edition went
The Salone del Mobile was back in Miami again this year. In a city that seems to be in perpetual evolution, where new construction sites bear the signatures of architects such as Tadao Ando and Peter Marino, Art Week 2024 continues to attract art and design insiders from all over the world, as well as a large number of enthusiasts. Confirmation of...
Innovators to watch: 10 early-stage startups shaping Milan’s future
Milan, celebrated for its fashion, finance, and cultural vibrancy, is a city where tradition meets innovation. Known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and global influence, Milan continues to captivate with its ability to evolve while honouring its historical roots. As a dynamic hub of creativity and commerce, the city attracts ta...
Where to enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes in New Jersey
Growing up in a household where both parents were children of Italian immigrants, you would think we'd know about the feast of the seven fishes. My mom and grandmothers never made such a thing. As a matter of fact, we really never heard of it until I was an adult and read about it in a magazine. I was in my late 20s, a new homeowner and wanted to i...
The 'Bacan', the island 'that isn't there' in the Venice lagoon
Mose, the system of mobile dams aimed at defending the city of Venice and its lagoon from the phenomenon of high water, is “resurrecting,” and not sinking as some feared, one of the most typical and beloved islets of the Venice Lagoon, the so-called “Bacàn.” It is a narrow tongue of land and sand between the island of Sant'Erasmo and the Lido's Boc...
Sofia Goggia dances into comeback from injury with a Super G victory and second podium at Beaver Creek
Sofia Goggia capped off a comeback weekend to remember with a victory in the women's Super G and a second consecutive podium at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Sunday (15 December). The Italian ski ace was making her return after 10 months away from competition since suffering a fracture to her tibia and ankle in Februa...
Italian American Bill Venturini Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Bill Venturini with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Venturini celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials an...