Dimo’s Apizza to expand with new Italian deli, bar and ‘white tablecloth supper club’
If Doug Miriello has learned anything since opening Dimo’s Apizza five years ago on East Burnside Street, it’s that “the people of Portland always tell me what I am.” So a seasonal pizza with squash blossoms and burrata might be a hit. But get too fancy, and you’re just wasting your time. “Portland really loves the dirtbag (stuff)”, Miriello said....
Living in Florence: cost of living and where to live
Florence is a popular destination for foreigners, blending Renaissance history with modern innovation. Renowned for its art, culture, and urban appeal, Tuscany's capital city also offers many job opportunities, especially in tourism, art, and fashion. The city's world-class universities also attract a diverse international community. Living in Flo...
Navy Captain and SEAL Anthony Lanzillotti
One of the select few to qualify for and successfully complete Navy SEAL training, Anthony Lanzillotti embarked on an illustrious career that spanned 37 years and included five deployments, tours of duty in 10 countries and an assignment at the Pentagon. The older of two children, Anthony Lanzillotti was born in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicag...
An Hour Outside Of Rome Is A Pretty Italian Town With Strawberry Blooms And Ancient Archaeological Sites
The gently undulating hilly landscape of Italy is replete with majestic landmarks. From the dramatic mountain cliffs of Seceda in the Dolomites to an underrated island with historic churches and legends of dragons, the sights of Italy will take your breath away. But you don't have to travel that far from Rome to discover the country's hidden gems....
‘Doppio’ Italian Restaurant To Open on Main Street
A New Canaan resident with a successful restaurant in Greenwich is planning to open a second location on Main Street this summer. Joseph Barresi, owner of Doppio, said he’s wanted to open in New Canaan since moving here three years ago and finally found a great spot in the “alley” next to Ching’s Table, in the commercial space long occupied by Vico...
I visited Padua, an overlooked Italian city, less than 30 minutes train ride away from Venice - with less tourists and one of the largest squares in Europe
During our visit to Venice one of the days was forecast to be a bit overcast and rainy. So, we decided to get the train to Padua. It was a really quick journey to this overlooked Italian city, taking less than 30 minutes by train. You take the train at Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia and you are in Padua in no time. The station in Venice is really...
Mercer County Italian American Festival Association Awards Scholarships, Announces Return of Beloved Festival
The Mercer County Italian American Festival Association (MCIAFA) celebrated academic excellence and cultural heritage at its annual scholarship dinner on May 12 at Leonardo’s Restaurant. The evening honored four local students — Alessandra Santoro, Ava Longo, Lucia Dabbene and Gianna D’Errico — who each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition...
A local approved guide to spend Summer 2025 in Rome
The most beautiful season of the year is coming to Rome: summer. You will finally be able to wear light and fashionable clothes, give yourself the opportunities that the working year has denied you, there are many plans for the summer in Rome, in this article you will find the details of everything that will happen in the capital in the summer of 2...
Italian American restaurant coming to West Fargo
A new restaurant called Ziti's Italian American plans to open in West Fargo sometime in June. That's according to Gabby Metzger and Pat Lipsiea, who are in the process of setting up Ziti's at 3150 Sheyenne St., Suite 170, in The Lights development on Sheyenne Street. The space was formerly home to Tati's Mediterranean Saveur. Ziti's will offer lunc...
Italy's five must-see gardens, according to The New York Times
Italy fares extremely well in 'The 25 Essential Gardens to See in Your Lifetime', a list put together by six horticultural experts and published recently by The New York Times. Italy and the UK topped the list, each with five gardens, with three of the Italian gardens located in the Lazio region around Rome, one in Tuscany and one in the northern P...
Fincantieri Is Hoping to Speed Up Delivery of the Constellation-class Frigates
It is not a secret that the U.S. Navy is seriously hampered by shipbuilding delays. Upcoming projects, including aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, and destroyers, are facing construction issues, budgetary constraints, and delivery deficiencies that are hampering the service’s ability to maintain its future sea-based strategy. Following an ex...
There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you
Ever since the concept of one-euro Italian homes emerged a few years ago, there’s been a recognized pattern to these highly popular sell-offs of crumbling properties in charming but depopulated areas. Once a town announces it has some on offer — usually places hoping to revitalize their communities with new residents willing to spend money on prese...