How the Mount Etna's icy caves — and New Jersey — gave America its sweetest summer treat
It's a postcard, 80-degree Chicago afternoon as I park my Divvy bike and cross the street to line up at Miko's Italian Ice in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood. Line chatter considers the more exciting of the dozen-plus flavors on offer: "Ooh, they have hibiscus!" But today I'm craving the tart-sweet classic: lemon ice. The first fluffy spoonful e...
Frecce Tricolori: Everything You Need To Know About Italy's Aerobatic Display Team
The Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows) is the aerobatics display team of the Italian Air Force. Based at Rivolto Air Base,12 miles southwest of the northern Italian city of Udine, the Frecce Tricolori was created on March 1, 1961, to train Italian pilots in aerobatics. Considered a national symbol of Italy, the Frecce Tricolori replaced other unoff...
Bocce Courts Get Upgrade
The long wait is over for those who enjoy playing bocce at Mackle Park. Work was recently completed to refurbish the facility’s four bocce courts, which included the much-needed installation of new turf, leveling one court’s playing surface, new bocce ball holders, and more. “Seeing the $46,600 project become a reality is a dream come true,” said...
ITA Airways partners with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
ITA Airways and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) have signed an important agreement to ensure air connectivity with preferred fares to the Italian American community members. The United States represents ITA Airways' number one international market and destination, the most strategic one after Italy, as well as the country with the l...
How to visit the Pantheon in Rome: a quick guide
The Pantheon, Italy's most visited landmark, is bringing in a €5 entry fee for tourists this summer however the site will remain free for Rome residents. The Pantheon admission fee, which comes into effect on Monday 3 July, is the result of an agreement between Italy's culture ministry and church authorities. Under the deal, proceeds from the ticke...
Not glamorous, but useful: urban sewage systems
When we think of the Romans and Etruscans, we imagine great battles, architectural marvels, and illustrious societies teeming with art, culture, and philosophy. Less often, perhaps, do we consider the more practical, less glamorous side of these civilizations, like how they “invented” the sewage system: glitzy it ain’t, but what would we do without...
Three New Cookbooks Explore the Reality and Diversity of Italy and Its Food
In the aftermath of the pandemic, travel media has become saturated with scenes from Italy. The perennial nature of this trend – going strong since the Grand Tour of the seventeenth century – demonstrates that plenty of people can never get enough of daydreaming about the Bel Paese. Some, however, have had more than enough. The recent polarization...
5 Things to Do in Lake Santa Croce, Italy
Have you heard of Lake Santa Croce, Italy's little paradise nestled within the beautiful Veneto region? If not, get ready for an exploration ride that will stimulate your senses and leave you with lifelong memories. The Beauty of Lake Santa CroceLake Santa Croce (Lago di Santa Croce in Italian) is a breathtaking spectacle of nature's beauty. Its az...
The Feast Must Go On
The feast must go on! When faced with a rainout, those five words became the battle cry for ISDA’s Sacro Monte Lodge during this year’s “La Madonna Del Sacro Monte Feast” in Clifton, N.J. Under normal circumstances, rain during an Italian feast would be a disaster. However, this year, the rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise! The enthusiasm...
Luxury driving tours in Italy: 10 itineraries ideas to do once in a lifetime
Italy is a must-visit country for many reasons: from north to south it amazes for the beauty of nature and enchanting landscapes, the charm of the most iconic cities in the world, the small villages that stood still in time, the excellence of its products, the quality and variety of its cuisine. There are many reasons to travel in this country, esp...
Alba Accanto Brings a Taste of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan
Less than a year after launching Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, New York-based Prince Street Hospitality has introduced Alba Accanto next door. Both the restaurant and new cocktail bar are situated on the ground floor of the Heatherwick Studio-designed Lantern House condo building in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood. To juxtapose its urban lo...
Experience the best of Puglia in southern Italy with this regional guide
Puglia's 940km (584 miles) of coastline, which were once part of the Magna Graecia and harbored ancient Romans' mighty flotillas, outlines what is known as the "boot heel" of Italy. In the past decade, some areas have made headlines for hosting flashy weddings and being celebrities' summer escapes. However, much of the region remains a little-know...