Sophia Loren says Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant taught her English: 'They were really there to help'
Sophia Loren revealed she had two very famous teachers who helped her learn how to speak English when she made her big Hollywood debut – Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant. The trio appeared in the 1957 action drama “The Pride and the Passion.” “I told them right away, ‘I don’t speak any English, please help me,’ and they did!” the Italian actress told C...
Dietro le quinte del Met, gli scienziati del bello sono tre italiani
Non tutti sanno che, nei sotterranei del Metropolitan Museum of Art di New York, uno dei musei in assoluto più famosi e prestigiosi al mondo, c’è un altro Metropolitan. Un museo nel museo, a cui si accede scendendo, anziché salendo, l’imponente e maestosa scalinata principale, quella che accoglie i visitatori e li conduce in un’autentica immersione...
Review: Italian-American food at Come Back Inn is indulgent, rich and cheesy
I appreciate when a restaurant has a firm grasp on its identity. Come Back Inn, the long-standing eatery at the corner of Swan and Breckenridge streets, is such an establishment. The homey, neighborhood vibe coupled with dishes that are unabashedly covered in bubbling layers of cheese, speaks to the restaurant’s distinction as an Italian-American p...
The weirdest Lamborghini ever is coming to the US
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Italian supercar maker Lamborghini announced that it will be bringing the 2019 Urus SUV to the United States this September. It's by far the oddest car the automaker currently makes. Lamborghini has been known for making insane low slung supercars that drape the walls of adolescents' walls....
Portraits of the Past: Italians settle in Weldon Valley area
The primary forces motivating Italian migration, at its height from 1880 to 1920, were overpopulation, a series of crop failures and agricultural depressions, and a general discontent among the contadini, the "peasants." And, at the time, the United States of America was in a position to receive newcomers. Technological advances in America, railro...
Italian coffee magic is back in Jackson
Ah, the cafe latte; it’s the creamy craft of roasted beans, steam and foam in a way that warms the spirit. Few sounds are more heartening on a winter morning than a barista pulling an espresso shot, steam-firing a cup of milk and then swirling the white sheen and foam straight into a cup of dark coffee concentrate. A true cafe latte is a thing of b...
THE LAST SICILIAN At 13th Street Rep Reveals Plan For Extension
Actor/playwright Nick Albanese has found his stride and wants to take it a step further. "Since I was in college as a theatre major, I've always wanted to do a one-man play," says the Rhode Island native, now playing his one-man show, THE LAST SICILIAN, at the historic 13th Street Repertory Theatre through the 29th of January. "But I was young," he...
Forget Venice, visit these Italian cities for a unique carnival experience
February can be a dreary month, which is why carnival is a wonderful opportunity to inject some colour, fun and festive spirit into your life. In Italy, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to carnival celebrations, with plenty of towns and cities hosting events. Sure, Venice's celebration may be the biggest and best known, but it's far from bein...
Ferraris Dominate Top 5 at Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Auction, 275 GTB One-Off Hits $8 Million
While the Ferrari market has retreated a small amount since its meteoric rise over the past half-decade or so, Gooding & Company found the Italian delicacies of significant importance to its bottom-line during its Scottsdale auction this past weekend. Of the top four sellers, Ferrari accounted for three spots, including the most expensive vehicle G...
Concorso Fulbright-NIAF-Georgetown University: domande entro il 16 febbraio
Scade il 16 febbraio il termine per partecipare al concorso Fulbright-NIAF-Georgetown University Research Lectureship in Education nato per offrire a insegnanti di scuola elementare e media e ricercatori/assegnisti di ricerca italiani l’opportunità di attuare progetti ricerca e insegnamento in alcuni ambiti delle Scienze dell’educazione presso il C...
New Italian restaurant arrives in Fulton
Members of the Berlusconi family only argue at reunions over who gets to cook. That's according to restaurateur Antonio Berlusconi, whose new restaurant, Bella Vita, opened Sunday at 208 St. Louis Ave., in Fulton. Bella Vita is open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. seven days a week and offers lunch specials and a children's menu. Berlusconi's family hails from V...
Obituaries: Charles M. Oldani
Charles M. Oldani of Mattituck died on Jan. 8, 2018, at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore after suffering a stroke four days earlier. He was 90 years old. Born on Sept. 30, 1927, in St. Louis, Mo. to Carlo G. and Rosa C. (Longoni) Oldani, he grew up on “The Hill,” which is a famous Italian section of St. Louis and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals bas...