‘Younger’ star Nico Tortorella talks polyamory, hallucinogens and Hollywood
Though he grew up in a traditional Italian-Catholic family in the straight-laced Chicago suburbs, actor Nico Tortorella bucked convention from the start. “Even when I was a hockey player, it was always a show for me. I would score a goal and throw my gloves out over the glass — there was so much flair,” laughs the rakish 28-year-old, who stars in t...
Il Gattopardo’s Chef Gnazzo Presents Italian Ancient Grains Cooking Demo
Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo is dedicated to using the freshest, highest quality ingredients in his authentic, traditional dishes, and has created new summer menus, with some dishes utilizing “Grani Antichi” (ancient grains), which he’ll demo on June 27th at ICC. Chef Gnazzo will conduct the demo, along with owner Gianfranco Sorrentino and Catering D...
Industry driving recovery in investments in Southern Italy
Industry is the driving force behind the slow economic recovery in the South of Italy, a study by the Svimez think tank shows. The new figures relative to 2016 show that private investments are playing a decisive role in the consolidation of the growth path begun in 2015 (that in any case remains weak), driven by industry in the strict sense. With...
A suon d’Italicità.. That’s Amore!
Con questo articolo dedicato alla musica italica chiudiamo una sorta di trilogia iniziata con i libri, proseguita con il cinema e conclusa, adesso, con la musica. Ho riascoltato la canzone recentemente, colonna sonora di Love is All You Need, film romantico anche se dalla narrazione piuttosto scontata. Sfilano le immagini della costiera amalfitana:...
Francesco LaRosa drives at Monticello Raceway
It was only one start but for Francesco Laosa a chance to drive a pacer proved fruitful when the Sicilian professional harness racing finished second in the one race that he drove at Monticello Raceway on Thursday, June 22. According to his friend Marco Barone who doubled as his interpreter, the Italian speaking professional driver and his wife Car...
Chef Spotlight: Pat Trama of Trama’s Trattoria in Long Branch
Chef Pat Trama grew up in an Italian American family steeped in traditions that focused on faith, family and food. While he was offered a full scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America, he gave it all up in order to work with the likes of powerhouse chefs Charlie Palmer, David Burke and Pino Luongo, before eventually going back to his roots...
5 fast facts about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio performance crossover follows the 4C and 4C Spider two-seat sports kart and the Giulia midsize sedan in the Italian brand’s return to the U.S. after a nearly 25-year absence. Based on the overwhelming popularity of crossovers, the Stelvio is crucial to the brand’s success. Stelvio is based off the Giulia midsize sedan, s...
Josephine Rotolo dies at 107; was longtime LI resident and matriarch
When a visitor walked through the door of Josephine Rotolo’s West Islip home, she never said hello. She’d give them a hug and instead ask “Have you eaten yet?” She almost always had something prepared and if she didn’t, she’d sit her guest down at the table and whip something up, her family said. Rotolo was the matriarch and epicenter of a large fa...
Italian-American crowned International Festival queen
For the third time since the International Festival’s inception 51 years ago, the reigning queen is also a member of the festival’s spotlight nationality. At the Lorain International Association Princess Pageant Thursday night, 17-year-old Madison Maniaci was named queen after representing her Italian heritage. “My grandfather is probably crying ri...
Senate passes bill to fix Verrazano Bridge spelling
If he was alive today, Giovanni da Verrazzano -- who discovered New York Harbor in 1524. -- would likely give the state Senate a thumbs up for attempting to fix the spelling of his namesake bridge. For more than 50 years, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has been missing the second "Z" in the Italian explorer's name. But now, the state Senate has passe...
101st Carmel Feast draws hundreds
Hundreds poured Saturday into the lot behind St. Anthony’s Church off Arsenal Street to check out the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, marking its 101st year. For Dexter resident Susan Naso and her husband, Mark, going to the Italian festival is all part of the early summer routine. They’ve attended every year for the last 17 years. What k...
Subway digging uncovers 'Pompeii-like scene' in Rome
Digging for Rome's new subway has unearthed the charred ruins of an early 3rd-century building and the 1,800-year-old skeleton of a crouching dog that apparently perished in the same blaze that collapsed the structure. Archaeologists on Monday said they made the discovery on May 23 while examining a 10-meter (33-foot) -deep hole bored near the anci...