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Rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, medieval towers peeking through the morning mist, and endless rows of sun-kissed vines – this is Tuscany, where wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life. For wine lovers, staying at a vineyard means waking up to the gentle sounds of harvest, learning age-old traditions, and discovering the stories behind...

Traditional Italian food is arguably the cornerstone of New Jersey cuisine. At 19 South Park Street, Leone’s has been an Italian-American staple in the heart of Montclair since 1995. As it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Leone’s is reflecting on its legacy and why following the beat of its own drum has kept it in business for all of t...

On a mile-high terrace, I took my seat at an old wooden table, shed a layer, and slid on my ski goggles to look up at the sun. A paraglider on skis was dipping between the peaks of Tofana and Cristallo in Cortina’s Ampezzo Valley. This is winter in Northern Italy. It’s pink rock spires at sunset over an Aperol Spritz and antipasto, or apple strudel...

On March 7, 2025, the 92nd Street Y in New York launched an online course titled Reading Italo Calvino with Joseph Luzzi. Offered through Roundtable—92NY’s online learning platform—the program is dedicated to three of Calvino’s most celebrated works: The Baron in the Trees, Invisible Cities, and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler. Luzzi—writer, scho...

Digital nomadism is an increasingly popular trend among professionals and freelancers who work remotely, combining productivity and travel. Sardinia, with its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and excellent quality of life, is becoming a popular destination for digital nomads seeking a balance between work and well-being. This remote working mo...

I was surprised that a high-end Italian restaurant had quietly opened in Miami’s bohemian Wynwood, a signal that the area is evolving and might be redefining itself. A visit to Piegari brings instant gratification with a carpaccio di pesce, paper-thin salmon, frisée and fresh orange segments, and a burrata with prosciutto di Parma and arugula. We a...

Whether landing a gorgeous villa in Tuscany or a sunny bungalow in Positano, retiring in Italy has its advantages. Those benefits include a warm climate, robust culture, rich history, and a reasonably straightforward path to citizenship. All those benefits help make “Viva Italia” a tempting calling card for US retirees. “During my sabbatical in Tus...

In a neighborhood at the northern tip of Manhattan known for its bodegas, Latin music and vibrant street life, people come to pray directly to Mother Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants. At the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, the saint, enclosed in glass, is dressed in her habit, her pallid face in peaceful repose. Tourists and worshipers trickle i...

It is no coincidence that Italy is often described as “the land of a hundred bell towers.” While this expression is sometimes used to highlight divisiveness, suggesting that everyone looks out for themselves at the expense of unity and common purpose, it is also a highly accurate depiction of the country. In reality, Italy has far more than a hundr...

BONS award-winning restaurateur Paul LaRosa, co-owner of LaRosa’s in Andover, has set his sights on Newburyport and will open a second LaRosa’s location May 2025 in the former Vera Restaurant at 35 Market Square. Michael Cammarata, who co-owns the restaurant alongside his partner and cousin, shared the news in a Facebook update, promising an “eleva...

Sicily's wines, once mainly used for blending, have come into their own, and it's about time. Nero d'Avola, Sicily's famed red wine grape, is at last being celebrated for its bold, fruit-forward flavor, which pairs so wonderfully with Sicilian cuisine. Winemaking on one of Europe's largest islands dates back millennia — to around 4,000 B.C., in fac...

Ralph Macchio has starred in a number of enduringly beloved films, but he knows exactly what fans want a reboot of most: My Cousin Vinny. "Yeah, I've had conversations with other writers about that," he told PEOPLE at PaleyFest on Saturday, referring to the classic 1992 comedy. Macchio starred in the screwball-indebted courtroom comedy as the cousi...