Cannonau: typical Sardinian wine
Our peninsula is rich in products of the highest quality that have an ancient origin. One of these is the Cannonau wine that comes from this black berry variety, very common in Sardinia. Italian Traditions will lead you on to the discovery of one of the excellences of the Sardinian island by telling you about its history. In addition, we will talk...
Da New York alla Sicilia per raccontare la tragedia della Triangle
Da New York alla Sicilia: la scrittrice italo-americana Annie Rachele Lanzilotto sta ripercorrendo, nella nostra regione, gran parte dei luoghi di nascita delle 24 emigrate siciliane che persero la vita nel rogo della fabbrica Triangle il 25 marzo 1911 a New York; quando le fiamme si portarono via sogni e speranze di queste donne coraggiose che ave...
Mont Blanc: Itineraries for all
We have recently introduced a new section to our online magazine to help you discover pleasant walking and trekking itineraries to explore the natural beauties of Italy. It seems only fair to begin our adventure with the dama bianca, the white lady, of the Alps: the Mont Blanc. We will start with a series of easy-to-walk itineraries, perfect if you...
Italian Fest Is All About Tradition, Heritage
Over 50 years of Italian heritage returned to Allen Street on Saturday. The Festa Di San Giacoma, which means the St. James Festival, and commonly referred to as the Italian Festival, was again kicking the smell of Italian sausage, peppers and onions throughout the city. The St. James Parish of Jamestown has hosted the event for over 50 years and...
New food vendors, Montana A Cappella Society at the Hamilton Farmers Market
Food, glorious food, is at the Hamilton Farmers Market. Hot fresh food is made to order plus baked and specialty items are available. New food vendors include Reel Flavors Food Truck & Catering, Two Chicks’ Scratch, The Grind and The Montana A Cappella Society fundraiser will offer food seasoning items with a taste of Italy. Reel Flavors Food Truck...
Lorenzo Ortona (Italian Consul General in San Francisco)
San Francisco has always been an important location for the Italian emigration. History is mixed with innovation, and both tell the story of how Italian hard work and creativity are rewarded by the entrepreneurial spirit that finds a perfect welcome in San Francisco and its surroundings. Consul Lorenzo Ortona heads the Italian Consulate General in...
Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101
Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of his three children, has died. She was 101. Her daughter, Nancy Sinatra Jr., tweeted that her mother died Friday and a posting on her web page said she died at 6:02 p.m. but didn't indicate where she died. "She was a blessing and the...
Grimaldi's restaurants: A 75-year tradition of Italian dining in Upstate NY
Fred and Rita Grimaldi opened a small restaurant on Bleecker Street in Utica in 1943. They were young newlyweds, married with one child. They lived over the restaurant, which served lunches and dinner, and gave away pieces of garlic pizza. During the next seven decades, three generations of Grimaldis opened and ran restaurants across Upstate New Yo...
Grazie America! From Italy to Merced County
After more than a year of preparation, the Merced County Courthouse Museum opened the “Grazie America! From Italy to Merced County” exhibit on March 16, 2017. The exhibit collected personal stories from more than 130 contributors. As this successful exhibit came to an end on August 6, the process of documenting and preserving their stories continue...
Zanelli's Italian Restaurant & Bakery pulls into old Shugar's in New Cumberland
Zanelli's Italian Restaurant & Bakery has joined New Cumberland. Earlier this month, the BYOB restaurant moved from Dover, York County into the former Shugar's Philly Deli at 314 Bridge St. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for July 14 with live music by Mike Henry on guitar and Ken Gehret on fiddle from 2-5 p.m. Brother and sister, Dan Sta...
Festival goers staying cool at Italian Heritage Summer Festival
Just because the temperatures are back in the 90s doesn't mean you have to hide indoors. Organizers with the inaugural Italian Heritage Summer Festival say they've got ways you can beat the heat and still enjoy the outdoors. "We're ordering more ice, " says Organizer Sos Codispoti. He says you don't have to be Italian to enjoy the day. "There's foo...
Trivial Pursuit Italian-Style / 7.24.18
"Trivial Pursuit" Italian-Style, Presented by "La Dolce Vita University" at Capri Ristorante, 145 Mulberry Street, NY, NY . Tuesday July 24th at 7:oo PM. Test your knowledge and discover surprising new facts and intriguing insights about "The Boot!" An entertaining evening for anyone in amore with Italy and its rich culinary & cultural gifts. Carl...