Italian Contemporary Politics Program At Casa Belvedere, Tues. July 23rd
Italian Contemporary Politics: A Handbook. Presented by Dr. Giuseppe Sorrentino. Tuesday, July 23rd @ 7:00 PM. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. Click here to register. Q & A, Refreshments and a light reception will follow. DONATION: $15 Member • $20 Non-Member In the 74 years of its Repub...
Usa, Carlo Piccolo (Niaf) insignito del titolo di cavaliere dell’Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio
Carlo Piccolo (a sinistra nella foto), responsabile delle relazioni internazionali della Niaf, è stato insignito a New York del titolo di cavaliere dell’Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio, prestigiosa onorificenza borbonica.Il “Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio”, questa la denominazione precisa, è un Ordine Equestre le cui origini...
Bologna on a Budget
Bologna has traditionally been the region in which many tourists, visitors and even locals venture through en route to Florence, Milan, Venice or Rome. Bologna is one of the great cities that is said to have not been affected, at least in the same way of course, by mass-tourism and mass-industrialization like the other counterpart cities mentioned....
Where to eat, drink and stay in Matera
Matera rises up on both sides of a deep ravine, its houses carved out of pale limestone, one piled on top of the other, forming a dazzling beehive of humanity. Known as the ‘City of Stones’, Matera was one of Italy’s first settlements, said to be the third-oldest continually inhabited city in the world, and its layers reveal Palaeolithic, Gothic, B...
From strangers to Amici – The people of southern Italy
Since my return home to the emerald mountains of Somerset County, I have spent much time reflecting on the many opportunities I was fortunate to have in Southern Italy. Each valuable memory is undeniably centered around the generous people I met along the way who welcomed our group into their homes with kind smiles and steamy plates of homemade Ita...
Amateur winemakers will compete at Southington’s Italian-American festival
Local amateur vintners will compete in a wine-making contest at the Italian-American festival later this month. While he’s not entering his wine, contest organizer Luigi Barbato is among those who buy or grow grapes and make wine at home. Northeast Produce in Plainville sponsors the contest and has presses that can mash grapes for those without equ...
Nicky Zimmermann's guide to Capri
‘I first visited Capri in 2002, on my honeymoon. My husband and I went late in the summer and we loved everything about it. We stayed at the Grand Hotel Quisisana, and I think we must have booked the tiniest room in the hotel because we could barely fit the luggage in, but we had such a good time. Evening drinks at the hotel were a highlight before...
Pompilio's to hold 3rd Annual Summer Bocce Bash July 19-20
When Colonel John Pompilio opened the restaurant known as Pompilio’s back in 1933, he did so with the sole purpose of providing a space for friends and families to connect with one another over authentic Italian cuisine. And you can connect with friends and family on July 19 and 20 at Pompilio's 3rd Annual Summer Bocce Bash outside of its Bocce Pat...
Beyond Prosecco: Italy’s Other, Better Bubbles
Prosecco seems to be everywhere in the United States. The refreshing Italian sparkler has seen double-digit growth in the past several years and doesn’t seem to be slowing. But it’s not the only Italian sparkling wine in town. Wineries from the Alpine northern limits of Italy’s vineyards all the way to Sicily are making bubbly, offering a dizzying...
This Hidden Beach Tucked Behind a Fjord Is Italy’s Best-kept Secret
Italy’s Amalfi Coast is already famed for its magnificent natural attractions, including a gorgeous rugged coastline and crystal-clear beaches. If you’re in search of such a beach where you’ll find incredible scenery, head to the town of Furore, located in the Campania region of Italy, where a gigantic fjord opens up to create its very own hidden b...
OKC Thunder: 10 things to know about Danilo Gallinari
The Thunder obtained Danilo Gallinari from the Clippers in the Paul George trade on Saturday. Gallinari’s future is not certain; it’s always possible he could be packaged in another trade. But in case Gallinari stays with the Thunder, here are 10 things you might not have known or remembered about the 6-foot-10 Italian: 1. Gallinari’s nickname is “...
What you need to know about shopping at Italian food markets
One of the very best things about visiting (or living in) Italy is having the chance to visit the country's famously wonderful food markets. But they can be a little daunting for a first-time visitor, especially if you don't speak much Italian. Here's a quick guide to what you can expect. Why shop at the markets? In some countries, shopping for you...