‘La promessa:’ the promise
The piazza overflowed with family and friends waiting to see loved ones off to America. It was a dream come true for those set to depart, while apprehension and anxiety consumed those left behind. They cried, hugged, and kissed. Mothers, wives and innamorati sobbed bitterly: “Cari, ti aspetiammo! Per la Madonna, dove vai? A così lontano. Chi ti...
Through the lens of Michele Iacobini: southern Italy’s colours
Imagine you’re on holiday in Italy. It’s a summer’s afternoon, and the intense blue of the sky contrasts beautifully with the off-white tones of your apartment’s walls, which you can just glimpse as you peep through the branches of the olive tree under which you’re sitting. As the sun dips lower, the sky changes colour–from piercing, pure turquoise...
There’s A Delicious Italian Restaurant Hiding Inside This Old Tennessee Home That’s Begging For A Visit
There is something so special about gathering around a dinner table with those that you love and surrounding yourself with good food. That nostalgic experience is always on the menu at Mauricio’s in Cookeville, Tennessee, where dining is as homey, cozy, and inviting as it is delicious. If you have driven by Mauricio’s before, you might have mistake...
Blind for 30 years, he regains his sight with an innovative autotransplant
Totally blind for 30 years, he recovered his sight after an extraordinary surgery. It happened at the Molinette hospital in Turin where an 83-year-old underwent an autotransplantation of the entire ocular surface (cornea, part of the sclera and the conjunctiva) from one of his eyes. The elderly man had first lost sight in his left eye – due to irre...
From Milan to the World: AC Milan and Fondazione Milan’s values take center stage in New York
A delegation from AC Milan, led by President Paolo Scaroni, together with Fondazione Milan’s General Secretary, Rocco Giorgianni, is currently on an institutional visit to New York. Being present in a strategic territory such as the US market is a significant opportunity to share the vision and values of AC Milan, a large social and cultural instit...
For Italian Beef Pie in Illinois, Locals Say These Are the 10 Best
When I first noticed people from Illinois taking sides on social media for which local food joint had the best Italian Beef Pie, I had to ask myself one question. What the heck is an Italian Beef Pie? According to a recipe for I.B.P. on the Pillsbury website, the ingredients look very similar to what you would have on a pizza but will be in pie for...
The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli In Theaters April 2-6
Combining world-class musical performances with intimate conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters most. Bocelli and his wife Veronica travel on horsebac...
The Comites organization is a crucial lifeline for the many Italian citizens who live abroad
We have often been told that America is a country of immigrants, and this immigration lawyer would agree. Although it is commonly taught that we began as children of the May-flower, and became a true nation when the Founders wrote some outrageous, courageous and dangerous documents that sealed our independence and our continuity as a united people,...
Florentine New Year. What it is and why it is celebrated on March 25
Many people do not know that on March 25 the city of Florence celebrates the Florentine New Year. The City has included this date in the annual calendar of popular festivals and traditions and official celebrations. From the Middle Ages until 1750, in fact, this was the day on which the Church recalled the announcement of the Incarnation received f...
Massimo Listri: Italian Wonder
Starts on Thursday, March 30 · 6pm EDT. Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington, DC 20008. RSVP required, here. The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and the Italian Cultural Institute invite you to attend the inauguration of "Massimo Listri: Italian Wonder", extraordinary photographic exhibition by world f...
Pizzicagnoli: a journey through history and tradition
The term pizzicagnolo is never out of style. You may be wondering what this term means and why it is so important in Italian cuisine. This article will explain who the pizzicagnoli are, what they did in the past, and, most importantly, how they influenced Italian gastronomy! Since the 14th century, it has been a key professional figure. Its role ha...
Restaurateur Francesco Panella Announces Partnership with Gioia
Gioia (1133 W Randolph St.) has announced their new partnership with Italian restaurateur and television host Francesco Panella. In his partnership with Gioia, Francesco will oversee brand development, food and beverage programming, and restaurant operations with the Chicago team. Born and raised in Rome, Francesco grew up in the restaurant industr...