Talk “From Carpentry to Masterpieces. How Italian-Made excellence creates extraordinary shapes”
On Thursday, June 19th, at 6.30 pm the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami (209 Altara Ave., Coral Gables) will host the talk From Carpentry to Masterpieces. How Italian-Made excellence creates extraordinary shapes, a special event dedicated to innovation in architectural design and the promotion of Made in Italy through the integration of advanced...
‘No Space For Bezos’: Venice Locals Protest Billionaire Jeff Bezos As Italian Wedding Looms
Venice locals are staging protests against Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and the fourth richest man in the world, as his wedding to journalist Lauren Sánchez looms later this month, with a group called “No Space For Bezos” hosting a demonstration Friday afternoon to protest what they fear will be an extravagant display of the billionaire’s wealth. “No...
Bikers rally to bring back statues of Columbus, Caesar Rodney
Motorcycle enthusiasts who want the return of Italian-American statues rallied on June 1 for a ride that included stops in Wilmington, Del., Media, Pa., and Port Deposit, Md. The purpose of their ride was to show their support for reinstating the statues of Christopher Columbus and Caesar Rodney in Wilmington. The Columbus statue once towered over...
Italian Feast returns to Springfield’s South End (MA) with reopening of historic social club
Casa Italiana is celebrating its grand opening in the newly restored Italian Social Club in Springfield’s South End. In a news release from Christopher DiMauro with the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Springfield, the historic Social Club was founded in 1897 and was a cornerstone for the Italian community. With new leadership and revita...
The Ultimate Medieval Castles Tour in Italy: live history from Emilia-Romagna to Tuscany
Castles are undoubtedly among our favorite architectural treasures. Majestic and imposing, they offer breathtaking views from their towers and evoke a fairytale-like and romantic atmosphere. While we’ve previously focused on specific areas or regions, in this journey we’d like to broaden our horizons and include some territories rich in castles. We...
‘Little Italy’ pop-up cafe opens in downtown Davenport
A new “Little Italy”-themed, pop-up cafe has opened in downtown Davenport. Cafe San Lorenzo aims to offer an authentic--yet whimsical--Italian alfresco dining experience, with a focus on shared plates and a relaxed, continental style of eating. It’s described on Facebook as “a pop-up restaurant love letter to Italian piazza dining by the folks at T...
Living in Lake Como: a closer look at life by the lakefront
Lake Como has a way of sneaking into your heart without much fuss. Sitting comfortably at the foot of the Alps, it offers stunning views that never get old, alongside a lifestyle that’s more about enjoying the moment than rushing around. The towns spread along the lake are small but full of character, where locals go about their day with a relaxed...
Farmina Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Reidsville, North Carolina
Farmina Pet Foods, a global leader in premium pet nutrition, officially opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina marking a major milestone in the company's 50-year history. While new to U.S. manufacturing, Farmina has served North American pet owners for more than a decade, delivering premium pet food made wi...
Castel Gandolfo: the Pope's Summer Retreats
Castel Gandolfo is a small but historically rich town located in the Alban Hills, about 25 kilometers (just over 15 miles) southeast of Rome, overlooking the waters of Lake Albano. Despite its size, this village is internationally known as the traditional summer residence of the Popes and for its stunning natural setting, which has made it a favore...
Pane Nostro brings classic Italian charm to Bishop Arts
Pane Nostro has moved into the CocoAndré house at 508 W. Seventh St. CocoAndré vacated the space in September 2023 after a 15-year run. “We originally wanted to be down in this area to begin with,” Pane Nostro co-owner Dion Gazzaruso says of Bishop Arts. “All the development that’s been going on, all the new restaurants, I think it’s a good communi...
Rome to open up Caelian Hill with new green areas, walks and views
Rome is to continue its redevelopment of the Celio Park in a semi-forgotten corner of the Caelian hill, hidden in plain sight between the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. The project was presented on Tuesday by the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri at the Casina del Salvi, a newly-opened coffee house and study hall in the archaeological park on the C...
Inside the estate sale of ‘a very South Philly Italian grandma’
The living room at 1637 West Ritner St. looks almost exactly as it did 50 years ago, including the pink velvet couch (perfectly preserved under custom-made clear vinyl), the burgundy wall-to-wall carpet, and the tension rod lamp with its metal winged mermaids holding light bulbs aloft. It’s a regular South Philly rowhouse, packed with well-loved, w...