Here's where you can find the best Italian deli-markets in NJ
Growing up in Union City we were never at a loss for great food. No matter what you wanted, it was within walking distance. When it came to Italian deli, we had some of the best. I know that because everytime I went into one of the five in my neighborhood, they would remind me. I remember waiting at the counter at Frank's while he made fresh mozzar...
Post-war Italian culture, both in New Orleans and Sicily, stars in 2 new local books
Two local authors, Elisa Speranza and Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco, will talk about their new books at 7 p.m. March 22, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The Italian Prisoner - By Elisa Speranza Set in 1943 New Orleans, the book follows Rose Marino, who lives with her Sicilian immigrant parents and helps in the family...
The continuing discoveries at Pompeii
In what is now southern Italy, Pompeii was a bustling metropolis, until an eruption from the mighty volcano Vesuvius engulfed it in ash nearly 2,000 years ago. The stone skeleton of this ancient city has emerged through centuries of excavations – an intriguing glimpse of another time. Yet, at least one-third of the Roman city remains buried, and th...
Exploring the Seaside Charm of Talamone, Italy
Talamone is a picturesque town located on the southern coast of Tuscany in Italy. This small seaside village is steeped in history and has a tranquil atmosphere that makes it the perfect destination for those looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A Brief History of Talamone Talamone has a rich history that dates...
Elizabeth Elmi to begin new position as Assistant Professor in Musicology at Williams College
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Grace Elmi who has been offered a tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Musicology at Williams College (MA), starting in Fall 2023. She was Visiting Professor at UNC Chapel Hill for the 2021-2022 academic year and she has spent the last year in Italy, first as a Fulbright fellow at the University of Basili...
Fontina, the Famous Valle D'Aosta Cheese
In Valle d’Aosta, the production of Fontina DOP is an art that has been handed down for entire generations. Some might confuse it with Fontal, but we must not be fooled by this assonance. Because numerous attempts to imitate this extraordinary cheese exist, its characteristics, linked to a strict production specification, are unmistakable. Fontina...
Mira Sorvino Slams Oscars for Excluding Father Paul Sorvino From In Memoriam Montage: ‘Baffling Beyond Belief’
Mira Sorvino is calling out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after her father, Paul Sorvino, was left out of the In Memoriam montage during the 2023 Oscars telecast. Mira, an Oscar winner herself for “Mighty Aphrodite,” called it “baffling beyond belief” that father Paul did not make the TV broadcast. She wrote on Twitter after the c...
OSDIA in Rome Documentary Teaser
In a world where a delegation from the oldest and largest Italian American organization heads to Rome for the first time in years… they will encounter the spectacular… they will experience valued traditions… they will celebrate their successes… they will grow their order… they will witness the priceless. Check out this trailer for our upcoming docu...
Jimmy Garoppolo to sign with Raiders
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the deal is for three years and worth $67.5 million with $34 million guaranteed. After spending the last six seasons with the 49ers, Garoppolo will reunite with Josh McDaniels — his former offensive coordinator with the Patriots. Garoppolo was widely expected to be traded or released before the 2022 season began. But h...
Festa del Papà: Italy celebrates Father's Day on 19 March
Italy celebrates Father's Day on 19 March, the feast of St Joseph, in contrast to many other countries around the world which mark the day on the third Sunday in June. Joseph is the patron saint of fathers and carpenters, according to Catholic tradition, and his feast day in Italy is marked with sweet culinary traditions which vary from region to r...
Legislators to host St. Patrick’s, St. Joseph’s celebrations to honor Irish and Italian cultures
Both houses of the Rhode Island General Assembly will honor Irish and Italian cultures Thursday, March 16, with their traditional celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day. In the House, the celebration will begin at the conclusion of business at the 4 p.m. session. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) will regale t...
Do you know the Ferrari that made it to the movies and won an Oscar?
Whenever the Academy Awards call us, the memory of the iconic scene with Ferrari as the protagonist emerges. Within the framework of the 2023 Oscar Awards, I present below to bring to life a shoot that had none other than Al Pacino in front of the cameras and led to a nomination for Film Choice for the nostalgic film The Woman of the West. The mus...