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Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries, but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, his game is no laughing matter to Ivy League competition. With a Ping All-American selection, an Ivy League Player of the Year award, an Ivy League Rookie of the Year award, and two-time first-team All-Ivy selections, in his first...

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Unveiling Italy’s crown jewel of wealth and exclusivity, this enchanting Ligurian town isn't just famous for its breathtaking coastline and glamorous lifestyle—it also boasts the highest per capita income in the country. Based on the income declared in 2023, referring to the 2022 tax year, the richest town in Italy is Portofino, in the province of...

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The battle between Old World and New World wines has been around for centuries and still persists today. Although countries outside the established wine-growing regions of Europe and the Middle East now boast their own traditions going back hundreds of years, snobbery around New World wine continues to exist among some enthusiasts, who would argue...

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It’s that time of year again: Babbo Natale is rubbing his hands together with glee at the thought of another bumper year for business. “Christmas in Italy” can conjure up images of the charming wooden huts set up in Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce (running until December 22), the transformation of Rome’s Piazza Navona into a fairytale village (until...

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Florida's little slice of Italy, with plenty of stunning landmarks, Mediterranean elegance, and Italian fine dining, is easily the most underrated town in the state. You may think that this charming neighborhood is no secret, yet this is a place that many overlook when visiting the region in favor of bigger cities like Orlando and Miami. While it i...

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Romagna, with its green lands and hills silhouetted against the sea, is a region that tells a story of great dynasties, art, power and battles. Among the most famous and powerful families that have marked the history of this land are the Malatesta. Over the centuries, the Malatesta left an indelible mark on Romagna, with a network of castles, fortr...

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The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian American tradition as steeped in lore as it is in the saline taste of the sea. And, in classically literal Italian fashion (see also: tomato sauce; meatballs), it is also exactly what it sounds like. But, while the reasons your family partakes might differ from the reasons our family celebrates, or even t...

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Just like 2022 and 2023, we decided that also in 2024 we wanted to name the Italian American of the year, now a pleasant tradition for We the Italians! Stanley Tucci was the 2022 winner, and Sylvester Stallone won last year. Once again, this year we asked all of you, and once again we had a great response! As in 2023, this year too we decided not t...

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What is the Feast of Seven Fishes? It’s all in the name. Simply put, it’s the Italian American tradition of eating fish in place of meat on Christmas Eve day. It’s comparable to Thanksgiving in its dinner party grandeur and features, you guessed it, seven different kinds of seafood. Maybe the dinner consists of one fish prepared seven ways or a sev...

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The visit in Calabria was a significant opportunity to strengthen cultural and historical ties between the two sides of the Atlantic. The program, divided into several moments, included institutional meetings with the municipal administration, where opportunities for future collaboration were discussed, and a guided tour of the village and surround...

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Andretti Cadillac's entry into Formula 1, supported by General Motors, will debut with power units and gearboxes supplied by Ferrari from 2026, as officially confirmed by the Maranello-based company through a multi-year agreement. Just under a month ago, on Nov. 25, it was announced, still tentatively, the entry of an eleventh team into Formula 1 f...

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World champions at last! Andrea Chiapello, Alessio Cocciolo, Davide Laforè, Diego Rizzi, head coach Riccardo Capaccioni, and head of delegation Vincenzo Santucci are moved when the notes of the Italian anthem resound to sanction the Azzurri's triumph in the 51st World Bocce Championship in Dijon, France. A historic triumph, chased for 45 years thro...

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