In New York, 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards of the Italian American Museum
It will be the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury (8325 Jericho Tpke, Long Island, NY) that will host the 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards sponsored by the Italian American Museum on Nov. 17, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The meeting each year honors those among the leaders of Italian American associations and organizations who have distinguished the...
Bauli Expands into the U.S. with First Ever Kiosk in New York City
Bauli, the Italian bakery brand known for its iconic Christmas products, announced its expansion into the US with a takeover of the Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron, NY. This new kiosk, open from November 9th to the end of December, will offer a delightful array of Bauli’s traditional holiday treats, bringing the authentic taste of Italian Christmas to Ame...
Matto Espresso Offers Little Tastes of Italy all around New York City
Walking into any of the 38 Matto Espresso locations in NYC feels like stepping into a vibrant corner of Italy, filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and just-baked pastries. Founded by Mosche and Jennifer Maman and Shlomi Levi, Matto was inspired by their extensive experience in the restaurant industry and frequent travels across Europe, p...
Magazzino Italian Art enters new chapter
Just a 40-minute drive or three Metro-North stops from Poughkeepsie, sits the only American museum dedicated to post-war and contemporary Italian art. Magazzino Italian Art in Cold Spring, a nonprofit museum and research center, serves to celebrate Italian artists and display their creative practices, from Arte Povera to the present. Just over a mo...
Johnny's Italian Restaurant, a mainstay of downtown Schenectady - Local Fare
What makes a downtown vibrant? Johnny’s restaurant is part of an “ecosystem around entertaining,” according to Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors, the performing arts center in downtown Schenectady. “Having mutually beneficial things for guests and people who come to the theater to do is vital,” Morris said. The Italian restaurant on State Street in do...
Best Places to Get Pasta in the Hudson Valley
5 places to get great pasta in the Hudson Valley. National Pasta Day according to National Day Calendar celebrates all things pasta annually on Oct. 17. October also happens to be National Pasta Month. This got us thinking about what the best spots are in the Hudson Valley to get a good pasta dinner. Off the top of my head, some places that I have...
Reynoso honors Seddio and others at Italian heritage ceremony
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted the Italian Heritage and Culture Proclamation Ceremony on Oct. 30 at FIAO's Il Centro Cultural Community Center in Bath Beach, recognizing the contributions of Italian Americans to the borough. Among the honorees was Frank Seddio, a retired Surrogate's Court Judge, former Brooklyn Bar Association pr...
Discover the rising opera stars who stunned the audience at Wagner College’s Italian Idol
Was it the music of Rossini, Puccini or Bellini that grabbed the attention of “Italian Idol” judges? Ultimately, it was an opera piece by Catalani that took the contest, a 21-year tradition at Wagner College thanks to the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation. The performance showdown took place on Oct. 25 by some of the most accomplished music and the...
“Ingredients/Ingredienti” series. “Recipes in the kitchen, recipes for life”
Friday November 15 2024, 6 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Register here. Presentation of the book "Grandpa’s Recipes and Memories, a Mediterranean lifestyle" (Graus Edizioni, 2024) by Francesca Di Matteo. Like all grandparents, Grandpa Angelo always had a lot to tell and teach. Born in Italy, he emigrated to America to build his own f...
This New NYC Eatery Has the Authentic (and Inventive) Italian Panettone You Need This Holiday Season
New York City is in a state of transition. The hazy summer days have faded into the background, making way for crisper fall air as the metropolis and its dwellers return to the break-neck rhythm leading to the holidays. The West Village, one of New York City’s most unique and historic neighborhoods, is also shifting. In what used to be a gray garag...
Discover Rampoldi: A Culinary Gem in New York
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Rampoldi Restaurant invites you to experience an exquisite blend of Italian cuisine and contemporary dining. With a commitment to using the finest ingredients and traditional recipes, Rampoldi has quickly become a favorite among both locals and visitors. A Taste of TraditionAt Rampoldi, every dish is a celebration...
“Ingredients/Ingredienti series. Preserving traditions: How Italian Immigrants in the USA maintain the Mediterranean diet
Wednesday November 13 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The aim of the event is to explore the adaptation of the Mediterranean diet outside Italy and how it changes when it comes into contact with other cultures. Professor Annamaria Colao, UNESCO Chair and professor at the Federico II University of Naples, defines this ph...