Exploring the Beauty and History of San Cassiano, Italy
San Cassiano, a charming village in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains, is a hidden gem that is often overlooked by tourists. With its rich history, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, it is a destination that should not be missed by anyone who loves to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations. San Cassiano is located in the Alta Badia region of...
Italians Who Changed Rock and Roll: Franki Valli
Few artists have such a singular voice as Franki Valli. His voice - an extraordinarily powerful lead falsetto challenged (and changed) the standing idea of what rock and popular music could sound like. With his band The Four Seasons, Valli set the soundtrack to the 1960s and 70s. Today, new audiences still discover and devour his music. Though it’s...
Wine to Sake: The magical Isola di Giglio
In the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Tuscany, the Isola di Giglio is located near the storied and more famous islands of Elba and Montecristo, and a short one-hour ferry ride from Porto Santo Stefano. For years I’ve had a growing interest, sparked by curiosity and, quite frankly, driven by the wines produced in this island. Accomplished vintner...
Oliva – new restaurant from Lola and Luca Sema – is in the works for Cleveland
Lola and Luca Sema’s latest restaurant venture is a homecoming of sorts. The couple – who own Luca Italian Cuisine, Luca West and Acqua di Luca – have bought the former Osteria di Valerio e Al downtown. They hope to open a new restaurant in late summer / early fall.
On the trail of the other Saint Francis in Italy’s deep south
A new sculpture appeared in a square in the town of Paola, Calabria, in April last year. It’s not the usual man on a horse, or even anything with legs; it’s a many-times-lifesize trout in grey stone – all fins, bulgy eyes and pout. The unusual monument was erected to commemorate a miracle performed by the town’s patron saint, Francis. (He was actua...
Producers Talk ‘Home Sweet Rome’ Global Tween Musical Series on Which HBO Teamed With Europe’s Top Public Broadcasters – Watch Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
A 13-year old girl named Lucy moves from California to Rome to start a new life with her dad and stepmom (who happens to be an Italian pop star) in upcoming live action musical TV series “Home Sweet Rome” which reps the first collaboration between HBO and Europe’s top three public broadcasters in the kids space. Based on a concept by “Hannah Montan...
What to see in Galzignano Terme, beautiful gem hidden by the hills
The arrival in the town of Galzignano Terme is slow and quiet. You leave the busy road leading to Padua and immerse yourself in the verdant landscapes of the Euganean Hills. Bit by bit, you unwind the barely sketched roundness of the hills, observe vineyards, cultivated fields and the first hotels. After all, just as the name itself states, the the...
A luxurious Italian restaurant is coming to this historic waterfront building in Miami
The historic Miami Women’s Club in Edgewater, the location of one upscale restaurant that has drawn complaints from nearby residents, is about to become home to another. David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality, the group behind such restaurants as Komodo, Swan, Key Club and Papi Steak, famous for its excessive celebration when it serves its $1,000 Wagyu...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: The profound truth about the town of Roseto, and owing it all to the meatball
In 1882, a group of men left Roseto Valfortore (Valley of Roses), a town of 1,300 near the province of Foggia in the region of Puglia, to set sail for New York. The men spent their first night in America sleeping on the floor of a tavern on Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Italian neighborhood. They eventually found work in the slate mines of Bangor,...
Famed Italian sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio to open in Las Vegas
A famous Italian sandwich shop will be opening its latest location in Las Vegas. All'Antico Vinaio will bring its third U.S. location this fall to UnCommons, the new retail and residential district in the southwest valley. Founded in Florence, all'Antico Vinaio is a renowned street food experience known for sandwiches made with Tuscan ingredients. ...
More than 100 attend Andreani USA’s open house on March 18
With over 100 attendees from nearby dealerships and media, the team at Andreani USA says it was very happy with the response they received to their first-ever open house at their facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 18. The company sent Powersports Business a quick summary and some photos from the day of the event. Andrean...
What Is In Italian Seasoning? And Is it Really Italian?
Italian seasoning is a dry herb mix, usually consisting of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. Each one of the Italian seasoning ingredients serves a distinct culinary purpose in the mix to help create an earthy, aromatic flavor that comes across with slight peppery and sweet notes. And each herb has a tie to classic Italian cuisine. Bas...