Must-see ‘Blaxploitalian’ (documentary on black actors in Italian cinema) screens in NYC & LA throughout February
“BlaxploItalian,” the documentary exploring director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu’s quest to uncover Black film images in his native Italy, leading him to discover a century-long heritage of Black actors, native and foreign, in Italian cinema, will have a special screening in New York City on Tuesday, February 7th. This will be followed with screenings at L...
Peppino's Neapolitan in Armory Square debuts new concept: Pasta, a bar and more
Since Peppino's Neapolitan opened in Armory Square in May 2015, it's been a different kind of pizza place. No "New York style" slices: It's offered whole pizzas, built to order, cooked Italian-style in a brick-lined oven for a soft, light and airy crust. Now the restaurant at 409 S. Clinton St. is doing something different again: It's expanding wit...
New 'Neighborhood Italian Restaurant' Coming To Cobble Hill
An new "neighborhood Italian restaurant" is coming to 127 Columbia St. this spring. Chris McDade and James O'Brien presented their plans for "Popina" to Community Board 6's licensing committee on Tuesday night, explaining that the restaurant will take over the former home of Thai eatery Pok Pok NY, which has moved down the block to 117 Columbia St....
Italian Consulate presents Italy's successful managers: focus on Luca Maestri
Luca Maestri, Chief Financial Officer at Apple, will open the series of lectures on Italian executives who hold prestigious positions in international firms. The event, organised by the Italian Consulate in New York City, will take place on 10 February at 6 p.m. at the Consulate premises in 690 Park Ave, New York. The series "Managers: from Italy t...
The Young and the Reckless: Emerging Italian American Writers
Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 6pm. The Young and the Reckless: Emerging Italian American Writers. Chloe DeFilippis, Marc Pollifrone, and Angelica Roman - The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute - 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor - New York, N.Y. 10036 Three young Italian American writers turn to memoir to explore their complicated--and on occas...
Family-style Italian restaurants on Long Island
“When you’re here, you’re family,” claims a well-known national chain. But Olive Garden has nothing on Long Island’s homegrown family-style Italian restaurants, where countless thousands of hungry diners share enormous platters of linguine and clams, veal Parmesan, clams oreganata, Caesar salad and other stars of the Italian-American repertoire. Th...
Carnegie Hall Festival To Celebrate Music And Arts Of The Venetian Republic
From February 3 through 21, Carnegie Hall will lead a New York City-wide festival, La Serenissima: Music and Arts from the Venetian Republic, saluting the stunning artistic legacy of the Venetian Republic, the independent, forward-thinking, and influential city-state that stood distinctly apart from Italy and the rest of Europe for a thousand years...
Rao’s owner Frank Pellegrino Sr. dies of cancer
Rao’s legend and “Sopranos” star Frank Pellegrino Sr. died on Tuesday aged 72 following a cancer battle. The famed Harlem restaurateur’s close friend Bo Dietl told Page Six, “We lost a part of New York today when we lost Frankie. There’s nobody like him, he’s an icon.” Dietl, a former NYPD detective and now New York City mayoral candidate said Pell...
St. Joseph’s Day Feast (SI) on March 20
Monday, March 20, 2017, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Bocelli’s Restaurant | 1250 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305. Members $57, Non-members $67 Buy now. Spaces are limited. Gentleman always welcome. Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with Staten Island Network members and friends! Enjoy a traditional feast of salad, a duet of pastas (including pasta con le sarde)...
La Serenissima: The Millenarian Venice
February 2 (Thursday) 5:30 pm. "La Serenissima": The Millenarian Venice A discussion with Jordi Savall. Moderated by Magdalena Baczewska. Jordi Savall is among the foremost performers of early music in the world today. Savall will speak about the myriad musical styles and influences at play throughout the thousand-year lifespan of the Venetian Repu...
A Tavola with Lidia Bastianich (Part II)
Felidia’s lunch crowd began to thin out, as we remained on the second floor and Lidia Bastianich described her plight to America. She was born in what was then called Pola under Italy and currently Pula in Croatia. Lidia began to explain her native land and the various forms of governments that have ruled a much disputed territory. The popular...
Contemporary Italian at NYC's Obicà
In Neapolitan dialect, the word “obicà” translates as “here it is,” and if you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina, where you’ll find it served right before your eyes. Started in Italy in 2004, Obicà now has restaurants in international gateways like...