Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility
The largest Sicilian olive oil exporter to the United States said it would open a new multi-purpose facility in Landing, New Jersey. Bonolio, which recently won four awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, plans to significantly expand its presence in the U.S. market. The new 2,000-square-meter building includes the company’s warehou...
What to do in Noto like a local: 7 travel tips
The most representative city of Sicilian Baroque is eager to enchant you: let it cast its spell. It's difficult to resist such magic when everything around seems somehow dipped in gold. The effect is due to the material used for the buildings erected after the 1693 earthquake, a local stone in amazing golden and pinkish shades. Noto is the highest...
'La Notte Italiana Brilla' at West Orange High School
West Orange High School came alive on June 2 with a celebration of Italian culture as the anticipated “La Notte Italiana Brillava”–Italian Night--shone. The event was organized by students of the Italian Club and Italian Honor Society, along with advisors Rosanna Zamloot and Vincenza Amabile, and showcased many of the rich traditions and diversity...
Italian curiosities: why is there a Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara?
Ferrara, a city steeped in history and graced with architectural marvels, harbors a jewel within its urban fabric — the Palazzo dei Diamanti or, to say it in English, the “Diamonds Palace.” As one of Italy’s most unique and recognized buildings, Palazzo dei Diamanti stands tall with its distinctive “diamond” cladding, a visual nod to the brilliance...
Felina Steak restaurant takes over Terra e Mare space in Jersey City
Felina Steak, a steakhouse version of Italian restaurant Felina in Ridgewood, has taken over the space at Terra e Mare, the sleek one-year-old chophouse on the shores of the Hudson River in Jersey City, as a rebrand. Landmark Hospitality, the events management company that owns a slew of restaurants in New Jersey including The Ryland Inn in Whiteho...
Tower of Palms, its stone houses and flowered balconies
Torre di Palme is a charming village located in the province of Fermo, Marche, Italy. Characterized by its stone houses and charming flowered balconies, this place offers visitors an unforgettable experience among art, history and nature. Let's discover together the main attractions of this charming village. The beauty of stone housesStone houses a...
Campo Italiano set to get under way
Members of the Italian American Cultural Club who serve on the Campo Italiano planning committee, got together at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern to discuss final preparations for the week-long day camp set for June 19-23 at the Italian Village. Following the registration’s deadline of May 31, members reviewed the current number of campers, youth...
Rome's Pantheon to charge entry fee from 1 July
Visitors to the Pantheon in Rome will be charged an entry fee from 1 July, Italy's culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano confirmed on Sunday. The minister, speaking to veteran television journalist Bruno Vespa at the Forum in Masseria, stressed that the Pantheon is Italy's most visited site. "With the proceeds from the tickets we will be able to pro...
Hello Grappa! Days Coming to New York
Hello Grappa!, a new E.U.-funded promotional campaign designed to energize Americans around this sustainable Italian spirit, is hosting a cocktail contest and series of workshops on June 14, 15 and 16 to coincide with Bar Convent in New York. All gatherings are open to bartenders, wine and spirits professionals, journalists, influencers and other t...
Food Science and Italian Studies: An Exploration of Food, Culture, and Language in Italy
For the second year in a row, Food Science and Italian Studies at Chapman University collaborated on a travel course based in the beautiful city of Perugia, located in the heart of the Italian peninsula. The course, FSN 309/509: Topics in Food, Diet, and Culture, is one of the many interdisciplinary expressions of the newly created Ferrucci Institu...
Villages in Liguria: Hidden treasures between sea and mountains
Discover the best villages in Liguria, among green nature and long sandy beaches. Here you will find lively resorts and quiet moments that will make your stay unforgettable. The Riviera di Ponente holds landscapes of extraordinary beauty in provinces such as Savona and Imperia, reaching as far as the French border. Imperia, a famous resort located...
Ophelia’s Pizza Bar Set to Open Mid-June in Downtown Nashville
The 5th Street Group, the rapidly expanding hospitality team behind downtown Nashville hotspot Church and Union, is proud to introduce their second concept on 4th Avenue, Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar. This new addition to downtown dining will offer an intimate, old-school Italian experience with contemporary touches throughout the restaurant’s menu and de...