Story of the fork
by Joseph Francis Michael Moscaritolo When my grandfather, Guiseppe Moscaritolo came to this country from Italy, he brought his fork along with him. He insisted on eating with the same fork at every meal. His place was always set at the head of the table and my grandmother would always place this same fork next to his dish. In all of...
Immigrant families and early settlers inspired street names in every town
by Cookie Curci The early settlers of our Santa Clara Valley have left their mark on our area's cultural history and, in many cases, their names as well. Whether it be inventions, commerce or agriculture, these early contributors to our valley have been honored by the city with streets bearing their surnames. Willow Glen's Coe Avenue is n...
Dante goes to Hollywood as Warner Bros is making Inferno into movie
After more than 700 years, Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, the Divine Comedy continues to inspire writers, artists, painters and directors who find in its pages an unlimited source of inspiration reinterpreting such a classic of the literature with a modern and contemporary twist. Also Hollywood is not immune to the Divine Comedy timeless charm as (...
Wine producer Santa Margherita invests €14 mn to set up its own US distributor
by Emanuele Scarci After 36 years, wine producer Santa Margherita tackles the huge US market with its own importing and distribution company, which will start operations next January. "We have been preparing for this for the past five years, said Gaetano Marzotto, chairman of the Santa Margherita group. "The American company...
Watch a Tearful Sylvester Stallone Win First-Ever Golden
by Brittany Spanos Sylvester Stallone took home the Golden Globe for his performance in the latest installment of the Rocky franchise Creed. Stallone had last been nominated in 1976 for the inaugural film in the series as the film's screenwriter. As Stallone walked to the stage to accept his award, he received a standing ovation f...
Have Your Kids learn Italian: a “Niche” Choice with a High Payoff
By Mauro Battocchi For parents, it's not always easy to choose the best education for their kids. The stakes are high: if the right choice is made, their career potential is enhanced, as well as their kids' ability to acquire a solid cultural experience which will make them capable of dealing with the multifaceted challenges of today's world. Whe...
The Carlo Bellini Dissertation Fellowship
On the occasion of its fortieth anniversary, the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations calls for applications for the Carlo Bellini Dissertation Fellowship. The Fellowship will be offered every second year to a doctoral student (D.M.L.; Ed.D.; Ph.D.) writing a dissertation on a topic pertinent to Italy and...
Daniele De Rossi Dreams Of America
Daniele De Rossi could soon be following in the footsteps of fellow Italian international, Sebastian Giovinco in making a move to Major League Soccer. MLSMultiplex posted less than a month ago that Italian newspaper, La Gazzetta dello Sport had reported Daniele De Rossi's interest in New York City FC and on Friday the midfielder only helpe...
Quella tensione (rientrata) tra Usa e Italia
di Mario Platero A una decina di giorni dal viaggio del presidente del Consiglio Matteo Renzi a Washington, l'apparente "differenza" fra Italia e Stati Uniti sulle sanzioni contro la Russia per la crisi ucraina e la "tensione" di cui si è parlato quando il nostro presidente del Consiglio si recò in visita al Cremlino sono rientrate. ...
Meet the Italian Billionaire Behind Walgreens-Rite Aid Deal--Update
By Paul Ziobro For Stefano Pessina, the Italian billionaire who helped take over and run Walgreens, it was always a matter of when, not if, he pulled the trigger on his next deal. "I believe that the American market will go through a substantial wave of consolidation horizontally and vertically," Mr. Pessina told investors in the drug...
Italian American Classics You Won’t Find In Italy
Italian American cuisine is a popular and delicious cuisine. It is a style of cooking adopted throughout the United States that was shaped by waves of Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, what is known in America as Italian food is often not found on the Italian table. Pizza originated in Naples but Americans usually don't li...
Little Known Characters in America: Luigi Del Bianco
Few individuals know that without the skills of stone carver Luigi Del Bianco Mount Rushmore in Western South Dakota would not be the finished masterpiece that millions of visitors have viewed since this National Monument was completed. Born on May 8, 1892, Bianco immigrated from Italy with his parents to the United States at the young age...