What Goodfellas Got Right About Garlic
It’s one of the most iconic scenes in one of the greatest movies in American history, and it has almost nothing to do with the rest of the plot. It’s mob capo Paulie Cicero, played by the late Paul Sorvino. He’s in a minimum-security prison with the rest of the wise guys. They’ve bribed the guards so they can have all the stuff they need for a prop...
Italian cuisine ranks within top 3 choices for Americans
In a commissioned study conducted by OnePoll, Fresh Express discovered that when it comes to international cuisines, 36% of Americans say Mexican is their favorite, followed by Italian (32%) and Chinese (25%). The study also found that 47% of Americans said that using international ingredients when cooking made them feel like a professional chef an...
Rome’s talking statue “publishes” book
Rome’s most outspoken monument has turned author. That is the premise behind Anthony Di Renzo’s Pasquinades: Essays from Rome’s Famous Talking Statue. Published by Cayuga Lake Books, an independent press in New York State’s Finger Lakes region, this book will be released on Saturday, October 28. A launch and reading will be held that day at 3:00 PM...
ITA Airways, a sky full of Italy lands in North America
ITA Airways launches new marketing campaign in North America. Starting today on air in San Francisco and Los Angeles, to be followed by Boston, Washington, Miami and New York. ITA Airways presented its new marketing campaign "A Sky full of Italy" in the Consulate General of Italy in New York, in the presence of Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General o...
Amazon will invest 4 billion in ChatGPT rival created by two Italian Americans
Four billion dollars to challenge ChatGPT, OpenAI and Microsoft. Money that will be invested in Anthropic, an ambitious startup founded by two Italian American siblings-Dario and Daniela Amodeo. Anthropic's Claude and Claude 2 chatbots, based on large language models, are similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard in the sense that they can tran...
Eataly names first North American CEO as it plots U.S. expansion
Eataly, the operator of massive Italian food halls and marketplaces, has named its first CEO for North America as it plans to more than triple its footprint on the continent in the next five years. Tommaso Brusò joins Eataly after more than 15 years in the fashion industry. He was most recently group CEO of Copenhagen-based clothing brand Colorful...
U.S. Customers Can Now Taste the Tea Craftsmanship of Italy’s 'La Via del Tè' via Zia Pia Partnership
La Via del Tè – a revered Italian tea brand that’s known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship – handpicked importer Zia Pia as its first-ever partner to exclusively introduce its teas to the American market. A multi-generational, family-owned tea company, La Via del Tè was founded in 1961 by Alfredo Carrai. The brand creates beautiful, fra...
ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 to Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard University
The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges outstanding individuals of Italian origin who, thanks to their pioneering spirit and lifetime commitment, have honored their country of origin and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship in any field. Warmest congratulations to Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard Univer...
Tony Nominee Rose Gregorio Dies at 97
Tony nominee Rose Gregorio passed away August 17 in her longtime Greenwich Village home of natural causes according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 97. Born October 17, 1925 to Italian immigrants in Chicago, Mr. Gregorio attended Northwestern and Yale before making her Broadway debut in The Owl and the Pussycat as a standby alongside acclaimed d...
How often do you think of the Roman Empire? United Airlines wants to take you there
It seems like the Roman Empire is on everyone’s mind. And United Airlines wants to take you there. “As the internet continues to ask how often men think about the Roman Empire, United is joining the conversation on TikTok and making it easier for ponderers to experience the destination for themselves,” the airline said in a pitch. That’s right, Un...
The Immigrant Influence: How Italian-Americans Shaped American Pizza
Pizza, a culinary marvel celebrated in every corner of the United States, has evolved into a quintessential American dish with deep roots in Italian immigrant culture. The captivating story of American pizza’s transformation from its Italian origins unveils the profound immigrant influence that has indelibly shaped this beloved cuisine. In this art...
Italian wines are increasingly appreciated in US restaurants
In the realm of Italian wines in the United States, Pinot Grigio and Prosecco reign supreme, closely followed by esteemed reds like Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Chianti Classico, and Amarone. These wines lead the pack among the top 150 Italian wines favored by U.S. restaurants, according to a survey conducted by wine2wine Business Forum in colla...