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Pamela Quinzi, is a Celebrity Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur born and raised in Rome, Italy. Her work as a Fashion Designer is widely known and respected for its extraordinary level of creativity and craftsmanship. She is particularly known for her keen eye for color, fabric, and detail. Her artful aesthetic coupled with high-end design and prod...

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There are certainly other white grapes that grow in Tuscany: Vermentino or Trebbiano, Chardonnay of course, to name a few. But Vernaccia di San Gimignano is special for at least a bunch of reasons. This type of grape in fact has been cultivated continuously in this area since the 13th century and the wine produced out of it was known and appreciate...

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When: Friday, March 24 · 6 - 8:30pm PDT - Where: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 644 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 United States Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? Can eating like your ancestors improve your overall health? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow...

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Pizzoccheri are a traditional dish from Valtellina, a mountainous region between northern Lombardia and Switzerland. The dish has ancient origins, with some believing that the Romans already knew them, as we will see.  The recipe is quite simple: a dough made with fresh buckwheat flour, the pizzoccheri themselves, which is then cut into wide strips...

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New Italian restaurant Bad Roman is now open on the third floor of the Columbus Circle shopping center, marking the first excursion into the Upper West Side by the upscale father and son team that owns a cornucopia of restaurants in New York, Miami Beach and Denver. The newest entrée headed by the father and son team of Alan and Michael Stillman an...

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Bread is a must on Italian tables. The ‘food of poor people‘, as it used to be called. It was widely eaten because it was made with easily obtainable and cheap ingredients, available to all. Moreover, it could be made at home, following local recipes, often rooted in the history and traditions of each area. So if you want to know how many types of...

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Sustainability is always an important concern when we create new facilities or dedicate existing ones to new uses. We are, for example, developing a new Research Center on the site of a former thermal power plant in Augusta (near Syracuse in Sicily), and it will be dedicated to the use of (botanical) plant species in energy applications. The Center...

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"Women leading forces of change, in every sphere, from foreign policy to economics, from art to education." This, points out the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, is the common thread of the Italian Embassy in Washington's commitment to Women's History Month 2023. The importance of a women's perspective in foreign policy...

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March 19 in Rhode Island is all about zeppole, a pastry some say is in the shape of St. Joseph’s hammer. It's his feast day that is celebrated this week. It used to be that zeppole could only be had on the one day. But no more as they are a seasonal treat. Zeppole resemble a cream puff that’s been flattened, filled with cream and topped with more c...

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The National Italian American Foundation is proud to honor Beth T. Mazzeo at our New York Gala on Thursday, April 20th at the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street! Beth T. Mazzeo is a special advisor and the former Chief Administrative Officer of BloombergLP. s. Her department of more than 1,700 people was responsible for the operation of Bloomberg’s global...

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Tuscany is known for its stunning landscapes, charming towns, and delicious cuisine. Among the many hidden gems of this region, Monticello stands out as a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Monticello is a small town with a rich history and a relaxed atmosphere. Its n...

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Buona festa di San Giuseppe, everyone! This week’s episode takes us to New Orleans, where our guest, Sandra Scalise Juneau, introduces us to Louisiana’s very special commemoration of one of Italian America’s most beloved holidays… St. Joseph’s Day! Sandra is the author of “Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars: The History, Recipes, and Symbols of a N...

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