Cloaks and Daggers: The Venetian Doge Written out of History
Venice was at the height of its power during the 14th century. On the cusp of the Renaissance, wander the city during this time and you would have been treated to grandeur on a large scale. Magnificent paintings, architectural masterpieces and let’s not forget, the start of the Venetian Carnival. But lurking beneath this ornate mask of lavish costu...
Postino’s Second Location Saves a Denver Landmark
Denver restaurateurs have a strong legacy of transforming storied historic buildings into beautiful dining destinations, from Stanley Marketplace and the Source to the Edible Beats group’s Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox and Linger. The newest addition to the Mile High City’s family of revitalized spaces is no exception: The second Denver location of Po...
'Dante's Inferno' TV Series in the Works at Freeform
The contemporary reimagining of the 14th century poem is among the first projects being developed by head of originals Lauren Corrao. Freeform, on the heels of its Pretty Little Liars and Cloak and Dagger cancellations, is looking to put a new spin on one of the most famous poems ever. The Disney-owned basic cable network has put a contemporary rei...
Fall in Italy - Three of the tastiest Italian foods for autumn
Italy is the homeland of truffles. Unmistakable scent, intense yet delicate flavor, truffles are hypogeum fungi, which means that they grow underground, and they come in many varieties. Nowadays, truffles are really sought after, so it’s very important to make sure what you get is the real thing: often people get only their lab-created essence, and...
Thanksgiving at Eataly Las Vegas
Add an Italian twist to your Las Vegas Thanksgiving this year and celebrate the holiday with menu specials at La Pizza e La Pasta, Manzo, La Macelleria and La Rosticceria. THANKSGIVING TRADITIONSWhile la Festa del Ringraziamento might not be an Italian holiday, we give thanks every day for bountiful harvests and fresh, fair ingredients. Here at Eat...
Italian Heritage Month Exhibits Illuminate at Dutchess County Libraries
Italian-Americans may appear to be losing the “Columbus war,” as a slow but steady stream of cities and states opt to bow to pressure from a small but vociferous group of activists who seek to impose a negative view of the great navigator, and reduce his historical significance to that of a destroyer of indigenous peoples and their cultures. Yet a...
5 ways to make the most of a business trip to Milan
Milan is Italy's financial capital and hosts its only stock exchange, but its ancient Celtic roots, role in the Italian Renaissance, and status as one of the world's four fashion capitals make it a great city to explore once your business meetings are over. Milan is also home to four five-star Sheraton hotels, such as the brand-new Milan San Siro....
It’s back — Little Italy brings its pizza to new Hall County location
Little Italy Pizzeria is coming out of its year-long hibernation in Hall County. The restaurant was located in Gainesville at what is now Sliced until its sudden closing in August 2018. Now, it’s opening in the Oakwood Plaza off of Atlanta Highway, with a grand opening set for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4. After spending decades cooking with his father P...
Lynn's Dom Civiello celebrates 100th birthday
Domenico "Dom" Civiello celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends Saturday night at Ferncroft Country Club. The lifelong Lynner was born Nov. 9, 1919 to Canio and Teresa Civiello. Attendees came from as far away as France, Italy, Florida, Colorado and Maryland. Dom met his high school sweetheart Marie Iacono in 1938, and they married f...
Five things to do in Italy in November
Not too many people go on holiday in November: the Summer has been gone for a while, Thanksgiving and Christmas yet have to enter our thoughts and it really seems only work and duties occupy our minds. If November enters the year with a bang thanks to Halloween and the Catholic celebrations of All Saints and All Souls, it is also true that the rest...
Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen opening second Nashville location Nov. 15 in Hillsboro Village
East Nashville-based restaurant Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen is opening a second location Nov. 15 in Hillsboro Village at 2123 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, according to a social media post by the company.The restaurant, owned by brothers Ryan and Danny Nicoletto, offers pasta, sandwiches, salads and other dishes as well as beer and wine. Nicoletto's is...
In difficult times, pray for the courage of Mother Cabrini
Do you know who Mother Cabrini is? We celebrate her Feast Day this week. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was an Italian-born sister who felt a passionate desire to serve the poor. In 1880, after founding the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, she presented herself to Pope Leo XIII and asked to be sent to China. Leo answered, “Not to the East, but t...