Lost Forefathers of Pizza in America Discovered
A forgotten generation of late 19th century Italian pizza makers in America has been discovered, changing our understanding of how pizza arrived in the United States. After 10 years of searching through archival records for an upcoming book, Peter Regas is going public with his findings by launching pizzahistorybook.com and announcing a presentatio...
“La traviata” at Lyric Opera, Chicago
Sung in Italian with projected English translations, “La traviata” will be on stage at Chicago’s Lyric Opera from February 16-March 22, 2019. Verdi’s ambitious “La traviata” completes Verdi’s popular trilogy, the two preceding works being “Rigoletto” and “Il trovatore.” The opera also remains one of the most successful classical works in the repert...
Chef Profile: Enzo Fargione of Sorriso wants to change the way The Woodlands eats Italian
The towering foyer of the newest restaurant in Waterway Square houses a new way to dine for many customers in The Woodlands. Chef Enzo Fargione’s first foray into the township’s culinary scene — Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen and its partner lounge and pool bar, Como Social Club — officially opened on Jan. 31. But, the winding road that led Fargion...
Say it with a kiss…
The Bacio is one of Italy’s most beloved confections and although the dark chocolate and hazelnut kiss can be gifted at any time, for any reason, there is no better time for Baci Perugina than during San Valentino. While it may seem that the distinct praline with its romantic love notes has been forever synonymous with lovers in Italy, it was only...
Albert G. Duke, 91, was Buffalo Fire Commissioner during turbulent times
Albert J. Duke took the reins of the Buffalo Fire Department in 1985 during a challenging era, with clashes with the union over training and equipment and with the courts over hiring female and minority firefighters. Five years later, when he stepped down, he was lauded by then-Mayor James Griffin for his hard work and praised by the then-presiden...
This Italian restaurant was named the best in the state for a special occasion
Do you have a promotion to celebrate? Maybe an upcoming wedding anniversary? Shoot, maybe you’re just looking to treat yoself. Well, you might want to make dinner reservations in Chatham. Scalini Fedeli, which serves modern Italian cuisine with “a distinct French flair,” according to the restaurant’s website, was recently named the best restaurant...
Philadelphia Phillies sign Team Italy’s Drew Butera to minor league deal with invite to Spring Training and Opt-Out Clause
Team Italy catcher and designated hitter Drew Butera recently signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies with an invitation to Spring Training Camp in Clearwater, Florida beginning February 12, 2019. The 35-year-old MLB veteran with nine years of experience in the Big Leagues will be competing for an opening day roster spot again...
Yoox To Sell Franca Sozzani's Wardrobe In Support Of Her Namesake Charity
Once upon a frosty New York Fashion Week, Federico Marchetti, founder of Yoox and chairman and CEO of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, got stranded in JFK with Franca Sozzani, former editor of Vogue Italia, Anna Dello Russo and Giovanna Battaglia, two larger-than-life Italian fashion editors. After 36 hours of failed attempts to fly home to Milan, the four...
At Vitaly Paley’s Rosa Rosa, the Italian Classics Are in Back, But the Party Is Up Front
Portland has a tenuous relationship with Italian food. Aside from notable exceptions like Nostrana, Renata and Ava Gene's, it's not exactly a cuisine most associate with fine dining. But that hasn't stopped luminary chef Vitaly Paley from giving it a go with his fourth venture, Rosa Rosa, which promises an upscale take on classic, "New York-style...
Rovere to get Filmmaker of Year at LA, Italia fest
Roman director Matteo Rovere will receive the Filmmaker of the Year award on February 21 at the awards ceremony of the Los Angeles, Italia film festival at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, for his ancient Rome epic "The First King". American director Adam McKay will also receive the award, for his film "Vice", about former US Vice President Dick C...
Rome hospital performs world's first operation on prematurely aged heart
The world's first operation to repair a prematurely aged heart was carried out successfully at Rome's S. Camillo hospital on 23-year-old Italian Sammy Basso. Basso is one of about 130 people in the world, and only four in Italy, who suffer from progeria, the extremely rare genetic condition that accelerates ageing. The complicated operation, carrie...
Un documentario racconta il mondo dei musei e degli archivi d’impresa
NewMuseum(s), Stories of company archives and museums è un documentario che racconta l’identità e la storia degli archivi e dei musei d’impresa, di oggi e del futuro. Il racconto comincia a Ivrea, città industriale del XX secolo oggi Patrimonio Mondiale dell’Umanità UNESCO. Ivrea è associata alla visione di Adriano Olivetti e del Movimento Comunità...