The soundscape of Italy, a land of a hundred bell towers
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...
Andover’s LaRosa’s Opening Second Location in Newburyport
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...
The Celebrated Red Grape That Makes Sicilian Wine So Flavorful
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 had 'conversations' about a My Cousin Vinny sequel, looking for 'right angle' with Joe Pesci involved
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...
Italian project teaches students to identify disinformation and fake news
Young Europeans believe they frequently encounter fake news, but they are also confident in their ability to recognize disinformation: this is the picture that emerges from the European Parliament's Youth Survey 2024, which examined the views of citizens aged 16 to 30 across the European Union. In Italy, the scientific outreach event of the...
Tuscany leads Italian luxury real estate market for European buyers
As highlighted by a study recently presented, Tuscany is the preferred Italian region for European buyers seeking to invest in high-end properties in Italy. With 20% of total searches, Florence and the other 9 Tuscan provinces take the top spot. According to updated land registry data through 2022, there were 68,720 high-end properties in It...
Italy eyes US as strategic launchpad for global growth
A series of roadshows tied to the SelectUSA initiative have been held in Treviso, Bologna, and Milan, bringing together Italian enterprises and US state-level investment bodies. These events included commercial, R&D, assembly, and manufacturing activities. They aimed to match Italian firms with US Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) from over...
Tilman Fertitta says ownership of Rockets won’t be affected by U.S. Ambassador stint
Assuming he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States Ambassador to Italy, Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta plans to separate himself from numerous business entities. However, ownership of the Rockets won't be among them. In a March 16 letter, Fertitta wrote that he will step down as CEO of Fertitta Entertainment LLC — should he b...
Romans celebrate Pope Francis release from hospital with new gelato flavour, 'Hallelujah'
"Hallelujah!" was the joyous cry of many Catholics as Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday after a month-long battle with pneumonia. But it wasn’t just a word of relief – it's also the name of a new gelato flavour. Coinciding with the Pope’s much-anticipated release, Rome saw the debut of "Hallelujah" gelato, a new creation that comb...
18th year in Cleveland: Italian Film Festival USA
2025 marks the 18th year of CWRU and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Program in Italian collaborating with Italian Film Festival USA (IFFUSA), the CWRU Film Society, and the campus student organization for Italian, La Dolce Vita, to host Italian Film Festival USA - Cleveland in Strosacker Auditorium. This year we also thank the...
Experience Italy Without Leaving Providence at Dolce & Salato
If you’ve ever walked into a place and immediately felt like you were part of the family, you’ll know exactly what it’s like to step into Dolce & Salato in Providence. More than just a cafe, bakery, or Italian eatery, it is a full experience that brings people together through food, culture, and storytelling. At the heart of it all is chef Armando...
One Of Italy's Most Underrated Medieval Mountain Towns Is A Food And Wine Paradise
While most visitors to Italy flock to more well-known locations such as Rome, Venice, or Florence, many small villages with equal amounts of charm are often overlooked. One mountain town in the stunning Campania region of southern Italy is known for its medieval architecture and culinary delights. Avellino, located around 40 minutes by car from Nap...
