Examined: The Attraction Of Secondary Markets In Italy For US-Based Airlines
For the upcoming summer season, all three major US airlines, namely American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have announced new routes and/or frequency increases on flights to Italy. This included the country’s main gateways, Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), as well as secondary Italian...
One of LA's hardest tables is a 60-year-old Italian restaurant
The first time I went to the Los Angeles Italian American icon Dan Tana’s was before I even moved to LA. I got to the West Hollywood restaurant late-ish and scored a bar seat next to a fellow New Jersey native, a screenwriter whose name I unfortunately can’t remember. We chatted while I dug into a giant platter of chicken Parm smothered in melted...
This Italian City Is the Birthplace of Lasagna alla Bolognese — and It's Home to the Longest Covered Walkway in the World
Located just about two hours from Florence, Bologna is an equally enticing destination to visit on a trip to Italy. With a remarkable food history dating back to the Middle Ages, it's the place to thank for some of the world’s most beloved dishes, including lasagne alla bolognese, tortellini, and ragù. The northern Italian city is also home to the...
Members propel CIACO to new heights
Running a large, successful non-profit enterprise has its challenges, but Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization President Lou Scaramuzzo says his members make his job so much easier. “The membership is so cooperative and willing to do whatever it takes to help people,” Scaramuzzo says. “They are very giving people who do exceptional...
Weekend in Pisa: the perfect itinerary from Friday to Sunday
Pisa is a city that immediately conjures up iconic images: its famous leaning tower is known throughout the world. But beyond the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa hides a variety of historical, artistic and cultural treasures that deserve to be discovered. If you only have a weekend available, from Friday to Sunday, you can still enjoy the best the...
Abbiocco Pizzeria to relocate from Old Fort to Black Mountain at Peri Social House
When Kathryn and Trevor Rudisill opened Peri Social House in Black Mountain earlier this year, they knew they wanted to have a food truck on the property.“It’s kind of been one of our goals all along,” Kathryn Rudisill said. “We knew that we didn’t have the mental capacity to do anything in the food realm for the first few years at least, but we kn...
Travelers share surprising experience after sticking to popular diet during Italian vacation: 'So great that we have more options'
For many people, Italian cuisine means two things: meat and cheese. But one plant-based pair of travelers shared how they enjoyed a vegan trip to Italy — and found some truly unforgettable bites along the way. The scoopPlant-based influencer duo Ben Brown and Ciara Doyle (@goinggreenmedia) shared their favorite spots from Tuscany in a video that wo...
Alessandra Fontana, a TikTok Sensation, on Her New Book
I am so happy to share my debut book, Artisan Italian Baking at Home, with you. My hope is that you will find these recipes for 60 delicious bakes inspiring and a great tool to empower you on your culinary journey. I was born and raised in Rome, but my grandparents on my mother’s side were from Arce, a small town in Ciociaria. The name Ciociaria is...
Italian American Cultural Club opens hall of fame nominations for local icons
As a part of celebrating 100 years, the Italian American Cultural Club in Steubenville, OH is opening nominations for its brand-new hall of fame for Italian Americans. “Now in 2025, our club is essentially a mechanism to keep that culture alive,” said Frankie DiCarlantonio, president, Italian American Cultural Club. “Now we have these great descend...
World Italian Cuisine Week 2024 in Los Angeles
Once again this year the Italian Cuisine Week took place here in Los Angeles, from November 18 to 22, intended primarily to promote our agri-food products and our extraordinary culinary culture in the world. The event is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that also involves other ministries as well as the Italian Academy of Cuisine founded...
How the U.S. and Italy Can Shape the Next Era of Transatlantic Cooperation
As Europe grapples with political uncertainty and shifting geopolitics, Italy alone, among the EU’s three largest economies, stands out as the most politically stable with a popular Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. She remarkably grew her vote share in the recent European parliamentary elections and is set to exert comparable influence in continenta...
Consulate of Italy in Detroit Bestows Knighthood upon James Vincent Bellanca III
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit is proud to announce that James Vincent Bellanca III, a prominent attorney and esteemed member of the Italian-American community, has been awarded the title of Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. This pre...