Escape to Italy Without Leaving Oregon at This Must-Try Restaurant
Oregon City, located in Clackamas County, is a charming city with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. It is a great place to explore, and one of the must-visit places in Oregon City is Bugatti’s Restaurant. Bugatti’s Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving delicious Italian cuisine since the early 90s. It all began in...
Driving in Italy — In Traffic, As in Love, the One Who Runs Away Wins
Sitting on the side of a vast, empty parking lot in Converciano, leaning against a pole, I bask in the warmth of what feels like the first days of spring. But I can’t shake the feeling of anxiety that comes with being a protective mother watching her child take a driving test. The only difference is that it’s not my child, but my 34-year-old husban...
Italian Biopics: Leonora Addio
When: Thursday, March 30 at 6pm CT - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - What: "Italian Biopics, Leonora Addio" Directed by Paolo Taviani, 2022, 90’, Italian with English subtitles, In-person screening Leonora Addio tells the incredible story of Pirandello’s ashes and the turbulent ride of his urn from Rome to Agrigento, leading to a tro...
There is more to ricotta than we think!
Ricotta is so versatile and so good. A simple dash of lemon juice and a spoonful of sugar, and we have a light, refreshing dessert. Some honey and cinnamon and we already feel closer to the Middle East, while chocolate chips and chopped pistachios lead us straight to Sicily. Fancy something savory? Try it with pasta, for a creamy and simple dinner,...
Tesoro in Carrboro for an Intimate and Delicious Taste of Italian Cuisine
As with many transplants to North Carolina, you sometimes miss certain types of food that you could find in your old hood. Whether you’re talking about bagels, sushi, Mexican, or NY pizza, most folks that move to the NC Triangle have some things that they miss. While I try to stay away from that discussion, I have to say that I really do miss good...
Monte San Primo, excursion on Lake Como
Some hikes offer such beautiful views as to leave you breathless: this is the case of the hike on Monte San Primo. Here’s what you need to know The Monte San Primo with its one thousand six hundred and eighty-two meters of height is one of the peaks of the Larian Triangle among the most popular because of its panorama. Where is Monte San Primo? We...
Italian watchmaker opens first D.C.-area store in Tysons Galleria
When Panerai was scouting potential locations for its first-ever store in the D.C. region, Tysons Galleria emerged as an appropriate choice for the self-described “luxury” Italian watchmaker.
Discovering Anchiano: The Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci
Nestled in the heart of Tuscany lies the small village of Anchiano, Italy. This charming town is known for being the birthplace of one of the most renowned artists in history, Leonardo da Vinci. However, there is more to Anchiano than just its famous son. From its picturesque views to its rich history, Anchiano has something to offer for every trav...
Oh Momma 'speakeasy' pizzeria bringing live music, Italian fare to Middletown
Two of the great loves of Thomas DiStefano III’s life are pizza and music, so much so that he decided to combine the two in his latest business endeavor, Oh Momma, a “speakeasy" pizzeria that promises good pies and even better live music. DiStefano opened the 484 Main St. restaurant March 8. “The concept is combining live music with really good f...
Artificial leaf can produce 40 volts of electricity from wind or rain
Researchers in Italy have engineered an artificial leaf that can be embedded within plants to create electricity from raindrops or wind. It functions extremely well under rainy or windy conditions to light up LED lights and power itself, according to a report by IEEE Spectrum published on Wednesday. Fabian Meder, a researcher studying bioinspired s...
Showing a 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter at Amelia Island
Of the classic car events held during the year, my all-time favorite is the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Since attending The Amelia for the first time 19 years ago, I have returned every year, with each successive visit reflecting the growth and change that has made it better and better thanks to a fine selection of cars, seminars and amazing...
Pietro Mennea, 10 years ago a legend of Italian sports left us
It will start at exactly 10:01 a.m.: the same figures as the time he ran in Mexico City in '79 and which until five seasons ago remained the Italian 100-meter record. But they are also the digits of the years without Pietro (10) and of the number that distinguishes him: the number 1. The legend Pietro Mennea will be remembered this morning, March 2...