From Dionysus to Happy Hour: The Complexity of Wine Between History, Culture and Taste Experiences
Ernesto Di Renzo of the University of Rome Tor Vergata presents "From Dionysus to Happy Hour: The Complexity of Wine Between History, Culture and Taste Experiences" at the Italian American Museum on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30pm. 155 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013. For reservations please call the Museum at 212.965.9000, send an email to ItalianA...
Italian accessories maker Klodea debuting in U.S.
Italian design brand Klodea is making its official debut into the American market with a line of luxury furnishing accessories for the modern home. It will be showing in May at ICFF in New York. Inspired by the balance of natural elements, Klodea creates handles and knobs that complement cabinetry with a sophisticated touch. The products combine el...
Ironizzar cantando “Trentatré trentini trottarono a Trento…” alla Carnegie Hall
Serata speciale per l’orgoglio trentino, quella di venerdì 9 febbraio 2018. Il palcoscenico della Weill Recital Hall, all’interno della prestigiosa Carnegie Hall, ha accolto il Musical Vocal Ensemble della Scuola di Musica Celestino Eccher di Cles, Val di Non, formato da dieci professionisti e docenti, più la direttrice della scuola, Chiara Biondan...
Bruno Italian Grill to open at Delaware and Chippewa
It didn’t take long for the Rachel’s Mediterranean location to fill up at the corner of Delaware and Chippewa. Bruno Italian Grill was apparently waiting in the wings, to swoop in and grab the vacant storefront. The Italian eatery will join numerous other restaurants on “The Chip Strip”, as the district continues to transition from night life party...
Pizza, Pasta and Pizzazz at Acqua Restaurant NYC
During the President's Day long weekend, the Mister and I journeyed to the south end of Manhattan to visit the Seaport District (aka/fka South Street Seaport). As both of us hadn't visited the area since pre-Hurricane Sandy, we were excited to see the new restaurants, stores and buildings that have redeveloped the area from yesteryear. However, we...
Thirty-second Annual St. Joseph Celebration
Our thirty-second Annual St. Joseph Celebration will take place on Thursday, March 15th. American Italian Heritage Museum • 1227 Central Ave • Albany, NY 12205. The business meeting starts at 7:00pm, followed by a presentation with slides by Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo and a short film. You are invited to bring bread, fruit, candles and dessert...
Maria Fosco e Marisa Iocco, due belle bandiere dell’emigrazione abruzzese in America
“Vogliamo evidenziare il notevole apporto delle donne nell’attuazione dei nuovi progetti di sviluppo sociale, economico, politico e culturale, con il riconoscimento del loro vero valore nella nostra realtà”. Questo lo spirito con cui l’Orsogna Mutual Aid Society, la società di mutua assistenza nata nel 1939 per aiutare in America gli immigrati di O...
Carlo Mignano racconta il viaggio interiore dei migranti siciliani di inizio Novecento
Nato in Sicilia Carlo Mignano vive a New York dal 1962. Dopo essersi diplomato da un liceo nel Queens ha prestato servizio nella Guardia Costiera USA per un periodo di quattro anni. Dopo il suo congedo è andato a studiare a Parigi ottenendo un Diploma in Lingua e Cultura Francese. Ha poi frequentato il CUNY Hunter College e l’Università di New York...
Massoni Offers An Interesting Twist On Italian Classics
There are plenty of Italian cuisine options in New York. In fact, there’s a whole neighborhood dedicated to Southern European fare. All along Mulberry and Mott streets, restaurants are known for cooking by-the-book Italian staples. Massoni though, the self-proclaimed “Italian-ish” eatery in NoMad, breaks away from the traditional with an Italian-ce...
Italian-Americans want to make Columbus statue a landmark
A coalition of Italian-American groups are trying to thwart Mayor de Blasio’s bid to alter the Christopher Columbus statue at Columbus Circle by asking a city commission landmark it. Last month, Hizzoner said the statue would soon be joined by historical markers that tell the fuller story of the explorer, warts and all. But that plan doesn’t sit we...
Little Italy Is Very Little, and Not Very Italian
On Grand Street, the Banh Mi Saigon Vietnamese sandwich shop sits just past the Baz Bagel and Restaurant, which serves $14 bagels with Nova and scallion cream cheese. Down the road stands the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. This is Little Italy in Manhattan. Or what’s left of it. Once home to thousands of Italians and Italian-Americans, Li...
A nation’s heritage: A family’s history shows value of immigration in United States
The recent passing of one Watertown resident brings to mind the debt we owe to immigrants, who enrich this society with their ingenuity and determination. Dominic A. Doldo died Wednesday at the age of 79. For many years, he owned and operated Doldo Bros. Construction with his brother Richard. Nicknamed Mego, Mr. Doldo was born in Watertown in 1938....