I sessant’anni dell’auto-icona. La 500 conquista il MoMa
La prima volta entrò dalla porta di servizio, accolta negli States da sorrisetti scettici. Quello strano minuscolo giocattolo con fanaloni sproporzionati, inguardabili rostri sui paraurti e un motorino a due cilindri che vibrava come un frullatore, tentava l’improbabile avventura in Usa. Siamo nel dicembre 1957, Fiat ha adeguato alle normative d’ol...
Legacy Lane coming Watkins Glen park
The Schuyler County Italian-American Festival is partnering with the Village of Watkins Glen to honor the county’s heritage in the new Lafayette Park Legacy Lane. Located on the north side of Lafayette Park, the Legacy Lane will start at the two brick columns at the Fourth Street sidewalk and will lead to the bandstand. “Lafayette Park is the perfe...
Un banchetto all’italiana al Summer Fancy Food
Secondo un noto proverbio cinese, “mangiare è uno dei quattro scopi della vita… Quali siano gli altri, però, nessuno lo ha mai saputo”. Tutto il mondo sta scoprendo l’importanza del mangiare bene, valorizzare la cultura del cibo, le materie prime e il processo di produzione. E l’Italia mostra la via. Riassumere in poche parole la 63ª edizione del S...
Sicilian Street Food and Firriato Wine Dinner
Recently I had the opportunity to partake in an exceptional dining experience that showcased the favorite staples of Sicilian tradition, pairing each dish with a wine that captures the essence of it. The dinner was designed by Bernardo Nolfo, the Sicilian-born owner of Numero 28, a fresh casual eater. Funny thing is, I passed by this restaurant sev...
Celebrating the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in Borough Park, Brooklyn
Saturday morning I joined my esteemed confratello Cav. Patrick O’Boyle of the Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George at the Monastery of the Most Precious Blood in Borough Park, Brooklyn (5400 Fort Hamilton Parkway) for the Titular Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Sponsored by the New York Chapter...
Noto's Casa Cucina: Where brick-oven pizza meets a clam bar
Noto's Casa Cucina's crew intended to launch in the last week of June with a "soft opening." John and Susan Noto and their chef, Kim Leo, thought the restaurant would see a mere handful of patrons, at least enough activity to get the staff's feet wet in these early days. But as long-time Staten Islanders would have it, friends and family of the tri...
The Etruscans: A Presentation by Francesco Bonavita, PhD, @ Casa Belvedere Tues. July 11th
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents "The Etruscans: One of Three Great Civilizations in Italy". A Presentation by Francesco Bonavita, PhD. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, T. 718-273-7660, 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 Who are the Etruscans who are often labeled a...
Amanda Beagle Makes NYC Cabaret Debut with 'Italian American Songbook'
Soprano, Amanda Beagle, is making her NYC cabaret debut while returning to her roots with a celebration of the "Italian-American Songbook." Amanda Beagle debuts her latest show and recording at The Metropolitan Room on Tuesday July 25th at 7pm. Reservations are required and tickets are on sale now.This lively celebration of Italian and Italian-Amer...
New Paltz ditches Columbus, will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
At their recent regular meeting on Wednesday, June 21, the New Paltz Central School District Board of Education passed a resolution to designate the school holiday that falls on the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Curriculum will be developed for all New Paltz schools to support the new focus, with the board’s intention that th...
New Italian Spot Opens in Greenport
Like many city dwellers, several Manhattan chefs have made their way to the East End this summer—but not for a vacation. Among them is chef Frank DeCarlo of Peasant in Nolita and Bacaro on the Lower East Side. Amidst several new eateries in Greenport’s booming restaurant scene, DeCarlo brings coastal Italian cuisine to his newest venture called Bar...
Mo' Bufala vince a New York l'Italian Food Awards
Si è conclusa da pochi giorni la “Summer Fancy Food Show”, la più grande manifestazione dedicata alle specialità alimentari e alle innovazioni del settore in Nord America. La fiera di settore si è tenuta al Javits Center di New York. Notevole la partecipazione delle realtà italiane. In rappresentanza della città federiciana grande successo per “Mò...
Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends
July 15 (Saturday) 7:30 pm: Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends. In the great tradition of the last 26 years, opera and Broadway favorites will once again come to the Hamptons through the annual favorite concert Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends. This annual favorite includes the great arias and duets of opera and Broadway. Star...