I Millennials americani pazzi per il vino italiano e tra tutti vince il Prosecco
Il successo del vino italiano all’estero dipende da diversi fattori che non riguardano esclusivamente la qualità del prodotto. Le preziose informazioni sulla percezione del prodotto all’estero sono contenute nel rapporto "External Data Intelligence Analysis", realizzato da3rdPLACE – azienda specializzata nello sviluppo della Digital Intelligence -...
‘Saturday Night Fever’ is Hollywood’s greatest insult to Italian-Americans
I’ve hated “Saturday Night Fever” since the first time I saw it in 1977. It’s the only Hollywood movie that offends me as an Italian-American. Sure, it’s “iconic” — but that debased term is now used for every pizza joint that closed because of a rent hike. I admit that I love the pulse-pounding opening sequence where John Travolta prances under the...
In new film, Gianni Agnelli comes off as Italian symbol of strength after WWII
For both newcomers and those who know the life and influence of Gianni Agnelli, the new HBO documentary, Agnelli, will be a welcome treat. Nick Hooker’s film, which premieres Monday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m., looks into the Italian magnate’s great impact on industrialization as the “Father of Fiat” and his playboy personal life, which spanned the 20th cen...
Memories of an Italian-American Christmas
Our Italian ancestors observed the Christmas season as early as December 13, the Feast Day of Saint Lucy. Santa Lucia brings gifts for the children, until the arrival of “La Befana,” on the eve of the Epiphany, January 6. Today, Italian-American families still hold to the Christmas traditions of their “Genitori e Nonni,” but when it comes to exchan...
Gionta trades NHL for shot at representing US at Olympics
For someone once constantly told he was too small to have an NHL future, Brian Gionta is enjoying a few last laughs entering the twilight of his career. At 38, the 5-foot-7, 180-pound forward has no regrets with the decision he made last summer to put family and flag first to forego a chance at playing a 17th NHL season.
Mangusta 110: A First Choice for American Buyers
The maxi open of Mangusta 110 series has been announced as the latest American market sale for the Italian innovators, confirming just how the unrivalled features answer the demands of their devoted American client base. It is no surprise the American Buyer has looked towards Mangusta 110 as the cruising vessel answering the desires of their lifest...
Ralph Minichiello, la rocambolesca storia dell’irpino che dirottò un aereo «per un pugno di dollari»
Nel 1963 Raffaele Minichiello da Melito Irpino emigra, insieme alla sua famiglia, negli Stati Uniti. A diciassette anni si arruola nei Marines, resta per tredici mesi in Vietnam e viene decorato con una medaglia al valore. Ma in America "Ralph" non riuscirà ad affrancarsi dallo stereotipo dell’italiano mafioso. Gli insulti razzisti e una paga ingiu...
John Travolta Assures Fans Gotti Biopic Was Never Dropped
John Travolta is voicing his disappointment about some of the false reports surrounding Lionsgate's upcoming film, Gotti. The actor maintains Lionsgate didn't drop the film. In fact, the film is getting a wider release. "Unfortunately, the reports were speculation bordering on fake news," Travolta told Deadline. "Lionsgate was planning on a minima...
Mario Batali Steps Away From Restaurant Empire Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
About 10 years ago, at the after-party for a wine auction in New Orleans, a woman in her 20s walked up to Mario Batali to introduce herself. As a chef, she was excited to meet one of the most revered figures in the restaurant industry. When they started talking, she recalls, she realized that he’d been drinking and he became what she characterized...
Hope Solo Announces She's Running for President of US Soccer
Former United States women's national team goalkeeper Hope Soloannounced Thursday that she is launching a bid for president of U.S. Soccer. In a post on Facebook, Solo said she is running for the position and will place an emphasis on fixing a "systemic problem" in youth soccer that hands children from middle- and upper-middle-class backgrounds an...
IAP 55: The Rich Italian American Traditions Steeped in our Food
In this special holiday episode of The Italian American Podcast, I speak with the three winners of our Italian American Recipe Contest that we recently held. They are Christine Simolke, Mariann Dorico-Raftery, and Jennifer Perrine Nevins. We talk about their wonderful recipes as well as the rich Italian American traditions that their recipes repres...
Sebastian Giovinco succeeds in repaying Toronto's affection with an MLS Cup
When Sebastian Giovinco came to Toronto FC, he came for two reasons: to score goals and to win championships. He has done both. Toronto FC lifted the 2017 MLS Cup on Saturday night at BMO Field after a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, adding another piece of silverware to an historic, three-trophy cabinet. “I'm so happy for the team, for the city...