7 Italian Locales That Will Take Your Breath Away
We all know how many beautiful places there are in Italy. Fly, take a train, drive, bike or walk just about anywhere, and you’ll find a spot that will take your breath away. As one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, it’s no wonder that people flock to the Old Country to marvel at its natural beauty and striking architecture.
The Accessible Art of the Master Sculptor so Renowned in New York, Costantino Nivola
If New York is an open-air work of art, we must also thank Costantino Nivola. An Italian of Sardinian origins, he was a master sculptor of the twentieth century. His works – 21 just in the Big Apple – are scattered throughout the city: from the Bronx to Queens, from Manhattan to Brooklyn and to Staten Island. From January 23 to March 15, 2020, so...
Rome: Pantheon is Italy's top tourist site
Rome's Pantheon attracted more than 9 million visitors in 2019 - an increase of 4 per cent on the year before - according to Italy's culture ministry. The Pantheon, which is open for free, was the most visited site in Italy last year, attracting more tourists than other "superstar" sites, all of which have entry fees. The Colosseum attracted more t...
Osteria di Al up and running in new downtown Cleveland location
Osteria di Valerio e Al spent almost 20 years quietly serving fine Italian food in its nook on W. St. Clair Avenue. It closed in November, but owner Al Cefaratti isn't packing it in or slowing down. Trim and 64, the Cleveland native is moving forward with the next incarnation of the restaurant, at the perpendicular intersection of Walnut and E. 9th...
Giuseppe Rossi With RSL In Arizona For Preseason Camp
Giuseppe Rossi is training with Real Salt Lake in Arizona. The RSL Instagram feed put up a video of the team walking through the streets, towards the end of the video Rossi can be seen in RSL gear. Rossi’s resume is world-class, having spent time with clubs such as Manchester United, Villareal and Fiorentina over his 16-year career. Unfortunately,...
How did Italy’s Venice Carnival start – and why all the scary masks?
When one thinks of carnivals, Venice’s bright, picturesque masked festival is likely to pop into mind. First celebrated in the 11th century, it used to start on December 26 and ran for six whole weeks. Now it takes place in February and March. Carnival however predates Venice. The origin of the term “carnival” stems from the Latin “carnem levare” –...
Quality and food pairing, Italian wine leader in the wine lists of restaurants around the world
As global as it may be, each market, when it comes to wine consumption, moves in a very different way and at very different levels of average expenditure. For example, today the Chinese market is the most brand-oriented on the planet, and there are a myriad of reasons for this, but what catches the eye when entering any restaurant of a certain leve...
Avid golfer Lou Maiello celebrates 100th birthday with all the trimmings
Suffice it to say Lou Maiello is getting used to this celebrating business. In October, the long-time golfer got a sneak preview of what it would be like to celebrate his 100th birthday when the Staten Island Senior Golf League (SISGL) honored him during its 30th anniversary gala. That was just a warm-up, however. Last Saturday, Maiello and his wif...
Expect Authentic From-the-Boot Dishes at this White Plains Italian
Yes, the new La Botte Ristorante — located in the space that once held Uno Pizzeria and Grill — serves Italian fare, but don’t expect any dish ending with parm, marsala, alfredo, or scampi. There’s a whole other world of Italian food, one that’s closer to what’s eaten in Rome or Florence or Naples, and these are the culinary traditions La Botte fol...
Manifestazione d’interesse a svolgere le funzioni di: Vice Console Onorario a Santa Fe (New Mexico)
Si rende noto che il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Los Angeles intende procedere alla nomina del Vice Console Onorario a Santa Fe. Il Vice Console Onorario, che opererà sotto la direzione del Consolato Generale di Los Angeles, sarà chiamato a svolgere primariamente funzioni di assistenza in favore dei cittadini italiani e tutela degli interessi ita...
The Legend of Olivette di Sant’Agata
The people of Catania look forward to it all year. On the main days of the festival, from February 3rd to the 5th, the city comes to a standstill to celebrate Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of Catania. The unique event blends devotion, folklore, and tradition. The Christian festival attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world. Each...
DeVito’s, coming to downtown Tampa, will embrace Italian classics
Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge owner James DeVito is going back to basics with his next downtown Tampa restaurant: DeVito’s Italian Specialties. Debuting in February, the sophisticated full-service newcomer at 200 N Tampa St. will serve a menu of classic Italian cuisine, with a focus on guest interaction. “What I enjoy most about owning restaurants i...