Carnevale can save us: a naughty elf, Venice and why a smile is the key of Italy’s traditions
A masked parade on the waters of Venice’s canals. The Doge’s ball. Thousands of masks walking around the city. From the party on the Rio del Cannaregio to the parade in Piazza San Marco, where one can see the most beautifully refined costumes. This is the Carnevale di Venezia, and we know it. But among the well known and loved colors of the city at...
Mom ‘N ‘Em: the Ferrari Brothers open a third place in Cincinnati
More than 50 years ago, Fausto Ferrari staked his claim in the American dream when he opened the Fausto Ferrari Barbershop on Garfield Place downtown. Now his grand-nephews, Tony and Austin Ferrari, are writing a new chapter in that story as their own family brand — The Ferrari Bros. — introduces the new coffee shop and wine bar Mom ‘N ‘Em to Camp...
Green Cross Pharmacy is Closing After 55 Years in Boston’s North End
Green Cross Pharmacy in the North End is closing its doors for good. Their last day open for business will be March 5, 2019. Owners Joseph (Peppi) and Fernando (Freddy) Giangregorio came to the United States in 1954 and have owned the pharmacy at 393 Hanover Street since 1964. As residents and small business owners, they have been actively involved...
AmCham, presentato uno studio sui trend di investimento tra Italia e USA
Si è tenuto oggi presso il Centro Congressi di Fondazione Cariplo il Convegno organizzato dalla Camera di Commercio Americana in Italia. Presentato lo studio sui trend dei flussi di investimento tra Italia e Stati Uniti: crescono le operazioni outbound, concentrazione settoriale delle operazioni inbound. Questa prima attenta e approfondita analisi...
San Diego community reflects on vandalized Columbus statue
The paint was quickly cleaned up after a statue honoring Christopher Columbus was vandalized this weekend in the South Bay. Some called the act violent, but others said they want the statue removed altogether because of what the explorer represents. “They don’t have to come out and vandalize a statue,” said Valeria Corona, Chula Vista Resident. The...
La Scala: Italian from a team of culinary all-stars
IF YOU’RE a local, you have probably noticed the magnificent pink Victorian that sits on East 36th Street by now. What looks like a grandiose home of Savannah’s elite is not that at all, instead housing Savannah’s newest upscale authentic Italian restaurant, La Scala Ristorante. The bold duo behind the massive undertaking, Donald Lubowicki and Jef...
Lady Gaga and Madonna's Oscars after-party picture puts feud rumors to bed
Lady Gaga had an incredible night at the 91st Academy Awards, winning her first Oscar for best original song for her hit "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born." After the special moment, the musical icon hit multiple after-parties to celebrate her big win. In one moment that's taking over social media, the star posed with another musical icon, Madonna, at...
L’America in Toscana: investimenti a due facce
In tre anni, la presenza di aziende detenute o in partnership con società Usa che hanno deciso di investire in Toscana è quasi raddoppiata. Un trend in ascesa: ogni anno, aumentano le multinazionali targate Usa, anche se una volta sbarcate le imprese diventano «Made in Italy», anzi «made in Tuscany». Lo scorso anno — secondo i dati elaborati dal Co...
Italy Run by Nutella Cafe: Registration Is Finally Open!
The Consulate General of Italy together with partners Ferrero and New York Road Runners (NYRR) announces that registration for the annual Italy Run By Nutella Cafe (5M) officially opens today, February 21st, 2019. The race, hosted to celebrate Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day), will take place in Central Park on Sunday, June 2. Particip...
L’italiano supera il francese e diventa la quarta lingua più studiata nel mondo
Stilare una classifica delle lingue più parlate al mondo non è facile intanto perché è praticamente impossibile conoscere il numero preciso delle persone che parlano una determinata lingua perché, prima di tutto, è difficile stabilire qual è la vera differenza tra lingua e dialetto. Poi bisogna tenere conto di quale istituzione rileva i dati e del...
Alta Via, the new restaurant coming from big Burrito, takes Italian cooking in new directions
big Burrito is going Italian, with a California twist. The restaurant group, which operates numerous Mad Mex locations, as well as Casbah, Kaya, Eleven, Soba and Umi, will open Alta Via this March in O’Hara Township. Inspired by life in both the Italian Alps and California wine country, the menu will focus on modern Italian fare such as pasta, seaf...
Things you didn't know about Alto Adige: My travel diaries
Thursday, March 7, 2019. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST. Location: The Italian Cultural & Community Center - 1101 Milford St, Houston, TX 77006. $10 ICCC Members | $15 Non-members. Get tickets here Draped across the high Alps, where Italy, Austria and Switzerland collide and their cultures blur, Italy’s northernmost region is a major draw for holiday-makers...