IAP 260: Are You Part of the Struffoli Squad? With Special Guest Annie Petito of Cook's Illustrated
Are YOU part of the Struffoli Squad? These beloved Neapolitan confections, deep fried and coated in a sticky sweet sheen of freshly warmed honey, are often considered an essential part of an Italian American Christmas, but for this week’s guest, they’re special enough to earn the title of “show stopper.” Annie Petito is one of the incredibly talent...
Chefs Share Their Favorite Dishes To Cook for the Feast of the Seven Fishes
If you think the holidays call for an extravagant meal to be shared with loved ones, the Feast of the Seven Fishes will not disappoint. This Italian-American culinary celebration occurs every Christmas Eve and involves cooking seven different types of fish and seafood. In the early 1900s, the feast was created as a way for families to partake in th...
The Evolution of Main Street Italian Eatery in Farmingdale
Most Americans don’t see a difference between Italian food and Italian-American food, but native Italians sure do- and that is exactly what Fred Assini saw back in 2012, when he bought the legendary pizzeria Cascarino’s. Fred Assini, a serial entrepreneur based out of Long Island, NY, had a staff of over 350 people who frequently ordered from Casca...
Six Spots for Contemporary Art in Naples
Naples’ busy metro is probably the last place you'd expect to find a contemporary art gallery. Yet gliding on an escalator 131 feet up to Toledo station in the Spanish Quarter mimics the experience of moving underwater. The immersive art piece “Crater de Luz” is one of more than 250 works by 80 international artists across 12 metro stops. Named on...
Assisi Embroidery: An Ancient Art Born And Revived By Female Hands
Italy has never been afraid of maximalism. One of the country’s defining values is a love of everyday beauty–something that is seen not as an elitist pursuit, but rather a feeling that everyone is entitled to. Of course, there’s wildly ornate architecture, breathtaking frescos and hand-carved sculptures, but beyond this grandness, Italy has always...
Cucina Fresca Italian American Specialty Market opens in Berkeley Township
Southbound drivers on Route 9 in Berkeley Township are familiar with Bud the Bayville Dinosaur, a movie prop-turned-roadside attraction that watches over Heritage Square shopping center. But there is something new worth stopping for on this stretch of highway: Rich and Maria Panassidi's Cucina Fresca Italian American Specialty Market, which opened...
Discovering Italy by Visiting its Best Universities
Italy is a country full of culture, history, and beauty. From the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany to the romantic canals of Venice, Italy offers something for everyone. With over 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you’ll never run out of awe-inspiring sights to see in Italy. Rome is home to stunning monuments such as the Colosseum and St Peter's Bas...
Monica Bellucci shares her take on New York City and her upcoming show at Beacon Theatre
Meeting Italian superstar Monica Bellucci in midtown Manhattan turns out to be a pretty refreshing afternoon outing. Exuding the sort of innate confidence and beauty that the 58-year-old actress and model has been known for since first catapulting on the public scene, Bellucci reminds this particular writer that the world outside of New York is one...
Italian woodworking and furniture production up by 4.6% in 2022
2022 is closing with another positive result for the machinery, equipment and tools for the woodworking and furniture industry in Italy. Total production reached a value of Euro 2.646 billion, up by 4.6% compared to the previous record in 2021, according to Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers of woodworking and furniture industry tech...
Moschella’s Italian Eatery and Market brings a taste of Sicily in Wesley Chapel
Moschella’s Italian Eatery is a foodie paradise. This authentic Italian Market has a huge wine selection, a tantalizing array of cheeses, some of the most mouthwatering pizzas in the region, and sandwiches that will warm your soul. It’s a taste of Italy in the Tampa area. The idea for Moschella’s was years in the making. In the summer of 2019, long...
Twelve Italian wines for Christmas…
Out of over 750 million bottles of Prosecco each year a little over 100 of them is actually Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG. So what is the main difference? It is still produced with the Glera variety, the majority of it is a tank method sparkling usually brut -or the slightly sweeter version extra-dry- just like Prosecco DOC, but it must be...
Monroe County District Judge Jack Vitale retires after 24 years on bench
A toast and roast to celebrate the retirement of the Monroe County District Judge Jack Vitale took place Thursday afternoon. The reception in the county Board of Commissioners Chambers in the Monroe County Courthouse included light refreshments and a special retirement tribute, a framed document highlighting the judge’s extensive career. Vitale’s 2...