Putting Puglian Wines on the Map
In what could only be termed a stark contrast to the light, so-pale-they-are-almost-water wines that summer holidays spent basking on the Puglian coastline call for, the wines from Puglia have gained a reputation as heavy hitters, if you will–red, punchy, and fruit forward. How many of us have wandered into a supermarket looking for a good quality...
The Best Cannoli in Boston: 9 Places to Score This Italian Treat
You might say Bostonians have tunnel vision when it comes to their dessert choices. While the city may have catapulted Boston Cream Pie into fame and it certainly runs on donuts (Dunkin’ or otherwise), the best cannoli in Boston remain a local delicacy. These filled pastry masterpieces of Italian origin are beloved by many, and actually are the top...
Where To Go Wine Tasting On The Amalfi Coast
Most people who visit the Amalfi Coast come in search of sun, sea, seafood, and a sunset Spritz. What they don’t realize is that the famous coastline is home to rare, local grape varietals and beautiful vineyards. Which means you can go wine tasting on the Amalfi Coast. Limoncello isn’t the only thing on the menu in Positano! With more than 500 reg...
The Daily Heller: Design Gems Made in Italy
Made in Italy NYC is an exclusive free exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of postwar Italian graphic design and its enduring relationship with the U.S. This one-off exhibition—set for May 22–23 at One Art Space—will feature original pieces from significant and influential Italian, Italian American and American designers. All the materials com...
7 Days in Calabria: an on-the-road journey through art, food, and natural beauties
An unforgettable adventure immersed in the splendid atmosphere of Calabria, in the heart of a land rich in enchanting places and breathtaking landscapes. In this on-the-road itinerary, we’ll explore natural parks and cities rich in art, history and culture, discovering picturesque villages and unspoiled nature. Day after day, we’ll follow the beaut...
12 Phenomenal Places for Pasta in Miami
Sure, salad is great, and meat and chicken have their moments in the culinary spotlight, but nothing—absolutely nothing—beats pasta. Luckily, Miami has its fair share of restaurants where the beloved carb, in all shapes, sizes, and flavors, reigns supreme. Here are the 12 best spots for a plate of pasta in Miami. Il Mulino New York - MiamiThose cra...
The labyrinth of Trauttmansdorff Castle: a green maze at the foot of the Alps
The labyrinth, it is known, is a symbol rich in meaning and suggestion, a journey both physical and metaphorical through the depths of the human soul.This is also the case in Merano, where since 2001 the local Trauttmansdorff Castle has been home to an elegant yew hedge labyrinth that embodies the complexity but also the fun associated with this an...
At 73, Tony Danza says getting older is like 'living in a bad neighborhood' — 'anything could happen.' Here's how he stays in shape
Tony Danza likens getting older to “living in a bad neighborhood,” he tells Yahoo Life. “That’s how you feel, like anything could happen.” But even after celebrating his 73rd birthday on April 21, the actor best known for classic TV shows Taxi and Who’s the Boss? isn’t slowing down because of it. “I happen to be really lucky,” Danza says of enjoyin...
Exploring the Enchanting Beaches in Viareggio and Beyond
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Tuscany lies the charming seaside town of Viareggio. Situated in the province of Lucca, this Italian gem boasts a rich history and stunning architecture. But perhaps most notably, it is the pristine beaches in Viareggio that attract visitors from around the globe. Known as one of the premier tourist destin...
From the vineyard to the world's largest maze comes the wine of ancient Romans
A wine born from a maze. It's the latest bet of the Marco Carpineti Organic Farm, which between the municipalities of Bassiano, Sezze, and Sermoneta, has built the world's largest Vineyard Maze. The project has transformed a portion of vineyard of about three hectares into a complex design that houses two spirals and a maze, wrapped in a wave motif...
Delicious Italian restaurant in Central New Jersey
I love finding new food spots in New Jersey that I've never been to or heard of before. It always feels like the second I walk I can tell I'm going to have a great experience. Partly because no matter where you go in New Jersey you're bound to find good food, but we also do Italian food better than every other state. So when I came across Gennaro's...
When Music was Medicine: The Tarantella's Feminine History
ὕβρις. It’s one of the most recurrent terms of Greek literature, especially the texts of the tragedies. Literally translated as pride, haughtiness, or insolence, ὕβρις is most often associated with those who dare defy the gods, committing the sin of ὕβρις against them. The young commoner Arachne, as Ovid recounts in the Metamorphoses, thought herse...