Subiaco, in the province of Rome, has been proclaimed Italian Book Capital 2025. The municipality will receive a prize of 500,000 euros to be invested in initiatives for the development of reading. “the title of Italian Capital of Books is also intended to celebrate the cities of Italy as the propelling center of our civilization,” commented the Mi...
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he is tapping Italian American Leandro Rizzuto Jr., former Conair executive and consul to Bermuda, to be an ambassador for the Organization of American States. “It gives me great pleasure to announce Leandro Rizzuto as Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS),” Trump wrote in a Truth Soc...
The story of the Cipriani family begins in earnest in Venice back in 1931. Giuseppe Cipriani was a bartender who was working in a little hole in the wall, out of the way bar on a dead end street in Venice. But Giuseppe Cipriani had bigger plans. His philosophy was to establish a place where the customer never feels oppressed by décor, treats custom...
In her book, Adriatico, Paola Bacchia digs down into the culinary culture of Italy’s Adriatic coast, where food is marked by regional differences but unified by the sea. What’s your connection to the Adriatic Sea?My father was born right on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, less than a mile from it. When he was born, his birthplace was in Italy, but...
In the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll legends, there is one unsung hero that continues to stick out. Beneath the billowy shadows of Elvis and Chuck Berry lies underdog guitarist Joseph ‘Danny’ Cedrone. Although Danny Cedrone was born on the cusp of the roaring twenties, whether you realise it or not, you’ve definitely heard his work. Cedrone’s fiery gui...
I thought I knew everything there was to know about Italian coffee. I’m a three-cup-a-day man, and my standby is a single shot with a bit of foamed milk: a classic macchiato. When in Rome, I frequent Caffè Sant’Eustachio, where the baristas make a gossamer crema, masking their technique behind a hulking Cimbali machine. In Naples, I make sure to as...
In Italy, food is not just something they eat it’s woven deeply into their culture. This is why Linda’s Dolci is not just a bakery; it’s a slice of Italy, right in the heart of New Mexico.“I am from Pordenone, which is a northern, little town, north in the mountains in Italy,” said Linda Manias, the owner of Linda’s Dolci. “I was just kind of jumpi...
The Rome 2025 Jubilee is shaping up to be one of the most extraordinary events in the city’s history. Known as a Holy Year, the Jubilee is a time of spiritual renewal, cultural celebration, and bustling activity. Whether you’re a pilgrim on a faith-filled journey, a history enthusiast looking to explore Rome’s spiritual legacy, or a curious travele...
The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is officially accepting submissions for its 2025 North American edition! Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, this prestigious, long-running awards program honors North American architects and designers who showcase the technical, aesthetic, an...
Italy has long been a global hub for artistic innovation, its influence spanning centuries from the grandeur of Renaissance frescoes to the conceptual boldness of Arte Povera, radical Italian art movement from the late 1960s to 1970s whose artists explored a range of unconventionality. Events like the Venice Biennale underscore the country’s role i...
The 7th Ward welcomes a new dining and entertainment destination with Pulcinella!, a homestyle Italian restaurant inspired by Sicilian traditions, and Original Nite Cap, a speakeasy offering craft cocktails and performances. Located at 1300 St. Bernard Avenue, Pulcinella! is quickly becoming a must-visit spot. A Sicilian Culinary ExperienceAt the h...
Polenta is often associated with rustic simplicity, but what many may not know is that it has a history spanning millennia and continents. Its roots are deeply connected with the evolution of human food culture, making it a symbol of survival, adaptation, and, in Italy, also of tradition. Polenta is among the earliest cooked dishes known to humani...