IAFL: 150 young Italian Americans gathered in the symbols of the Italian tricolor. Visionary, creative, charismatic: the new leaders are here!
“An experience that may not change your life (I’m not sure yet), but which gives you a new perspective, new and interesting horizons, new self-management strategies”. I summarize here in one sentence the impact and my experience at the IAFL, the Conference of Italian-American Future Leaders from 13 to 16 January 2023 in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) wh...
Carnevale: Italy's treats for carnival season
A look at some of the best known carnival foods enjoyed during carnevale season from north to south Italy. Castagnole originated in Emilia-Romagna but are now found across Italy, albeit with variations from town to town and family to family. These little fried balls, named after the chestnut (castagna) because of their shape, are similar in texture...
Chicory: Why It’s Good For You
Chicory belongs to the same family as radicchio. It has a distinctly bitter taste and is particularly rich in beneficial substances that act on several fronts. "Harvested in autumn and winter, it has nutraceutical properties," explains Valentina Schirò, a nutritionist-biologist specializing in food science. "Spontaneous or cultivated, chicory is an...
Local Italian restaurant continues operation with new name and logo
The Prosseda Family took ownership of a beloved local Italian restaurant in September 2021. After just over a year of operation, the Prossedas are taking steps to better personalize the establishment. The restaurant, formerly known as The Vineyard, will now be known as The Vineyard Di Norma. The new name reflects family roots while still paying hom...
An Evening of Love Songs for your Valentine with Vanessa Racci
On Friday, February 17, we will be offering a special dinner and An Evening of Love Songs for your Valentine with Vanessa Racci. The cocktail reception begins at 6PM, followed by the performance, dinner, and a decadent dessert. The cost is $135 per person. Beverages served during dinner will be billed on consumption. Book now to reserve your table!...
One of the “next big things” in wine? Sicily, one of the trendiest wine regions in 2023
One of the “next big things” in wine is Sicily. It is one of the trendiest wine regions that will experience a real “boom” in 2023, followed by Paso Robles in California, Douro in Portugal, Piedmont and Mendoza. This is the result of a survey conducted by Colangelo & Partners, one of the leading American integrated communication agencies specializi...
Teenage Eagles Earn Black Belts, Become Upperclassmen Before 18th Birthdays
Luca Guida was just 12 years old when he took his first college course. “When I first went to our local community college, some of the professors saw me walking around and thought that somebody had decided to bring their child to campus,” he recalled. Now 15 years old, Luca became one of the youngest students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University...
3 Winter Hikes in Liguria for Escaping the Cold
Liguria is best known for the Cinque Terre, the glamorous jet setters in Portofino, and as a popular weekend respite for hot and bothered Milanesi who flock to its crystal clear shores looking to escape the sticky confines of the city during the summer months. But Liguria's charms don't stop at sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters. Flanked by th...
The Future of Italian America, Growing Up Italian BIG 250 Episode - Italian American Future Leaders
EPISODE 250. The trio get together for a milestone of a podcast. They talk about the difference from Episode 1 until now, recap the weekend in Florida for the first ever Italian American Future Leaders Conference, and sit down with many special guests from the conference who helped achieve in what hopes to be a historic weekend in Italian-American...
Anna Magnani: cinema’s anti-fascist feminist of the 20th century
Federico: This lady coming home, skirting the wall of this ancient patrician palace, is a Roman actress, Anna Magnani, perhaps the symbol of the city. Anna: Who am I? Federico: Rome seen as she-wolf and vestal, aristocratic and ragged, gloomy and buffoonish… I could go on until tomorrow morning. Anna: A Federì [“Federico” in Roman dialect], go to s...
New Marco's Pizza coming to St. Louis County
Craving some authentic style Italian Pizza? Marco's Pizza announced in a press release Thursday that it will be opening a new location in Ballwin. The new restaurant will be located at 15003 Manchester Road near Holloway Road. Marco's Pizza has several locations in the state, including Florissant, Wentzville and St. Peters. According to a press rel...
These Are The 10 Best Hidden Travel Gems In Italy
Rome is the first destination that comes to mind when we think of Italy because it is one of the most famous cities in the world, along with Paris and London. Hidden gems are the lesser-known routes in Italy, including the secret small towns, beautiful villages, and islands that are yet to be discovered by tourists that explore the country every ye...