Third Thursday Concerts: Violini a due: An Italian Journey
When: March 16, 2023 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Where: Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery Fountain Court, 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14604-2599 “Violini a due: An Italian Journey” — A dazzling tour of Italy, exploring sublime and dramatic works spanning the 17th century, illuminating numerous regions and styles, from the birthplac...
A Trick for Exploring Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Visiting a new place can get overwhelming quickly. But I learned a trick that I think everyone should adopt: Before setting out for the day in said place, pick an “arbitrary stupid goal.” I learned about the arbitrary stupid goal (or ASG, as I will call it moving forward) in 2019 when the Eater Book Club (RIP, for now) read Tamara Shopsin’s memoir ...
Legacy Pizza: Naples vs. N.Y.C.
One of the newest additions to New York’s ever-evolving pizza landscape is not so new at all, at least in terms of its pedigree. L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele opened in Naples in 1870 and has since garnered world renown. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love” may remember it from both the book and the movie; in the latter, Julia Roberts, as G...
Italian immigrants found new paths, maintained traditions in New Haven
In the late 19th century, during the period of great political upheaval in Italy, people from all classes were affected, both financially and economically. The great migration to America was one that included Italians from all walks of life and from various social classes. The population that immigrated to New Haven seeking financial and social sec...
Thermal baths in Sicily: a guide to the best Sicilian hot springs
If you explore the magnificent Sicily, even for a few moments, you will touch the inner fire of this land. Yet, it is not by streets and sunburned archaeological sites that we want to take you today, but rather to discover the fire that resurfaces from the bowels of the earth. In this article, in fact, you will discover the best thermal baths you c...
Big Italy Pizzeria in Medford Gets Two Thumbs Up from Pizza Lovers
Step inside Medford’s Big Italy Pizzeria and you will be instantly greeted by the friendly, efficient staff, charming setting, and the delectable aroma of sauce wafting through the air This pizzeria is bustling with a continuous stream of people eating in the cozy dining room or dropping by for takeout. Catering is also available as is home deliver...
Scanzonati: Acoustic Show and CD Signing
When: Thu, March 16, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 - Where: I AM Books 124 Salem Street Boston, MA 02113 Scanzonati is an exciting and original Italian pop band. Founded by singer-songwriter Stefano Marchese and bass player and Berklee Professor Andrea Pejrolo, the Boston based six piece band revisits songs of the past 30 years in an acoustic setting...
Here’s Why Pizza Is Good for You (No Matter What Anyone Says)
Most of us want to eat healthier, and we know we can do that by reducing our fat and sugar intake and increasing our consumption of cereal grains, fresh vegetables, fish and poultry. And that brings us to America’s favorite food: pizza. While some people perceive pizza as low in nutritional value, published data indicate that the opposite is usuall...
This Italian Fruit Extract Sinks Bad Cholesterol While Raising the Good, Research Shows
If you've ever been to Italy, you might have noticed that the fruits featured in many dinners and desserts are ones you know and love. Lemons, oranges, apples, pears, and peaches are all commonly seen and tasted. But there's one important fruit that rarely appears on the menu: citrus bergamot. Once you see a picture of bergamot, the lack of it on m...
Making Soppressata: An Old World Tradition Hangs On
Raymo Santilli and Doug Sundo — alumni brothers of Alpha Phi Delta, the national Italian American fraternity — continued their annual tradition of making soppressata this past January. The event was held at the Treesdale Community Center, and more than 50 folks participated. In addition to the usual alumni attendees with friends and family, members...
The role of the Mediterranean diet (and wine) in health and prevent
On one side, we have Nutriscore and health warnings on labels that risk penalizing the symbolic products of the Mediterranean diet (the healthiest one), which also includes wine. On the other, the green light for insects at the table. One side discourages the consumption of wine and red meat, while the other, instead, opens up to synthetic meat and...
Let’s Talk Clovis: The Sirimarco Family Contributed to the “Clovis Way of Life”
Vincenzo “Jim” Sirimarco was born in San Sosti, Italy on October 22, 1892. The town was dedicated in 1020 AD by Greek Byzantine Monks of Acquaformosa. Michele Sirimarco is the present Mayor of San Sosti (estimated population 2,300). Twenty year-old Jim would arrive at the port of New York on June 14, 1912. He had boarded the steam ship Oceania at N...