That's Amaro: Milan's Bitter History
“Milano è positiva, ottimista, efficiente” (“Milan is positive, optimistic, efficient”), a man’s voice murmurs huskily, over a saturated video collage of Milan’s yuppiest set. This, the voice croons, is a city that “rinasce ogni mattina, pulsa come un cuore” (“is reborn every morning, that beats like a heart”). Forget the slow living of the Italian...
Where to find the best pizza and street food in Naples
According to the Neapolitan proverb ‘meglio murì sazzio ca campà diùno’, it’s better to die full than live hungry. Eating and drinking here is a ritual that’s been linking the city’s neighbourhoods for centuries — in the streets in the form of pizza al portafoglio, on the tables of trattorias as a plate of pasta, potatoes and provola cheese and at...
On an Italian island, fishermen guard a musical secret. Could it change how we fish?
Until a few years ago, a mysterious ritual happened on the Egadi (Aegadian) islands off the east coast of Sicily every spring. A tight-knit community of fishermen, following a traditional leader known as a rais, would take to the sea in their boats and begin a chorus of ancient, beautiful songs. The rais led the chorus as well as overseeing the co...
We the Italians and Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia: promoting Italian historical trademarks to the Italian American community
We the Italians is pleased and proud to announce a new partnership with the Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia, to tell through a column on our monthly magazine the story of historical trademarks that represent Italian excellence in all fields of business. The Historical Trademark cannot be considered only as a symbol of family memories and tradi...
Emmy Awards 2024, EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani wins for Ripley
EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani took home the statuette at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 in the category “Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode”, thanks to a team of excellence, supervised by Gaia Bussolati, involved in the Netflix series Ripley, based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith and directed by Steven...
The scarecrows of Vendersi: The symbol of a reborn community
In the heart of the hills of Val Borbera, in the province of Alessandria, amidst fascinating mountain views, lies Vendersi, a hamlet of the municipality of Albera Ligure. This charming village, which seems to have come out of a fairy tale, is known to all as "The Land of the Scarecrows". Its peculiarity, that of having a variety of scarecrows scatt...
The 10 most beautiful villages in Piedmont
An extraordinary beauty and a unique variety of landscapes, from towering mountains and gentle hills to enchanting lakes and serene plains. Piedmont is truly a special region, capable of surprising with its incredible natural wealth. The diversity of the territory is also reflected in its numerous and picturesque villages, each of which tells a sto...
Why Chianti Just Keeps Getting Better
In the popular imagination, Chianti comes in a straw-wrapped bottle that’s served at an Italian restaurant where red checkered tablecloths accent the space and the red sauce flows freely. Far from luxury, it would be safe to say. But 10 years after the creation of a top-tier Chianti designation—Chianti Classico Gran Selezione—the region is really h...
Piazza Armerina: where Roman splendor meets Sicilian charm
Art history is a compulsory school subject in Italy, at least if you attend a liceo, and while most Italians probably don’t remember much about it, one thing probably stuck in their minds: in Piazza Armerina there is a Roman mosaic with girls in bikini. Things are not exactly like that, but they are … close enough — more about it in a few paragraph...
The pretty seaside town just 21 minutes from Positano but without the crowds of tourists
The stunning Amalfi coast town of Praiano is just 20 minutes from Positano, providing holidaymakers the perfect authentic Italian experience, without the throng of tourists. It can be extremely tricky to pick out towns and villages to stay in that avoid large crowds, especially in popular tourist regions like the Amalfi coast. Many spots in the reg...
Italian Police Official Explains How Olive Oil Fraud Works
Fraud and counterfeiting operations continue to pose significant challenges for the olive oil industry. In Italy, one of the world’s largest olive oil producers, specialized police units are actively combating the illicit food trade, explicitly focusing on olive oil adulteration. Genuine, high-quality olive oil is a prime target for criminal organi...
Italy in October (2024): What To Know and Where To Go
If you are considering a trip to Italy in October, rest assured—it’s one of the best times of year to visit. Even travel guru Rick Steves cites October as a month that combines convenience with pleasant weather. Italy is consistently ranked among the world’s most popular tourist destinations. With all its culinary, cultural, architectural, and hist...