Mariette DiChristina: Italian of the Week
Mariette DiChristina grew up in North Tarrytown, NY, with an interest in science and astronomy. She graduated from Boston University in 1986 with a degree in journalism. She married her two interests – journalism and science – by focusing on the two subjects in college. Right out of school, she was hired by Gannett Westchester Newspapers as a local...
Californian and Italian Soil: The Making of an Archaeologist
The photo above was taken at a triumphant moment as the Italian community celebrated the welcomed news that the University of Berkeley was opening a brand new center for the study of Ancient Italy. Now open and called the Del Chiaro Center for Ancient Italian Studies at the University of Berkeley, this new academic center is promoting and...
Today’s “Monuments Men” speak Italian
Palmira is just the most recent and devastating example of the danger faced by works of art and monuments in case of conflict. The ancient Roman ruins of the Syrian city have been under the attack of the destructive rage of ISIS militants. In the 2014 movie "Monuments Men" (starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett), works of...
Recapturing BH's Little Italy
Al DiBrito of St. Joseph wants to bring a little bit of Italy back to Benton Harbor. He and a group of Italian lovers formed the Little Italy Historical Park Project, which recently received its nonprofit status. The group can be contacted through its Facebook page or by email at [email protected]. DiBrito, the president, said people don't hav...
As Prosecco pushes past 4-million-case mark
While sparkling wine is showing impressive growth across the board, Prosecco is the category's star, having posted an expansion that's been nothing short of phenomenal in recent years. In 2015, Prosecco reached new heights, surpassing the 4-million-case threshold on 22.6% growth, according to Impact Databank. In the past two years, Prosecco has adv...
Lombardy, Sardinia and Emilia, havens for Italian start-ups
by Chiara Bussi Lombardy, Sardinia and Emilia-Romagna: these are the three Italian regions that most attracted capital for setting up innovative start-ups over the past three years, according to AIFI, the Italian Association of Venture Capital. Sardinia's the true surprise, scoring silver: out of €185 million invested in Italy between 201...
Countryside, good wines and typical food boost summer holidays in Italy
by Annamaria Capparelli Italy is the superstar among the tourist destinations for the summer 2016. The terrorism emergency and the serious attacks in these last days have profoundly changed the flows that are moving away from the traditionally most popular areas of Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt but also the French coast towards Italy, which is...
VENETO Ristorante Italiano: the Easiest Way to have an Evening in Italy
When friends would ask Verona, Italy, native Marco Stevanoni and his wife, Amy, where their favorite place in town for Italian food was, their answer was easy: their own home. Now, the Stevanonis have opened their doors to treat others to truly authentic northern Italian cuisine with VENETO Ristorante Italiano. Located in the small house o...
LA Restaurants Lead Italian Quake Relief Efforts With Pasta
As the death toll from last week's calamitous earthquake in Central Italy neared 300, some Los Angeles restaurants pitched in to the relief effort by earmarking profits from a pasta dish made in the region to quake relief. Restaurants across the Southland are collecting money for earthquake relief, particularly by promoting a dish made famous...
San Francisco’s Newest Statue Honors Antonio (Tony Bennett) Benedetto
by Catherine Accardi Friday, August 19, 2016, was a typically cool and pleasant San Francisco day on top of Nob Hill as Mayor Ed Lee, the San Francisco Special Events Committee, and fans gathered in front of the Fairmont Hotel. A city famous for its hills, has been made even more famous by one particular song that goes like this, "I left m...
Tallahassee set for taste of Italy
Tallahassee is about to get a taste of authentic Italy. In line with the current rebranding of the Tallahassee Mall into The Centre of Tallahassee, a new restaurant/fine-dining venture, called the Urban Food Market, is opening at the beginning of next month. Created by six Italian chefs, all of whom specialize in different areas of Italian...
Critical Made in Italy Part I: A Panel on Design
October 13 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Critical Made in Italy Part I: A Panel on Design. Presented in connection to the "Settimana della lingua italiana," the panel embraces the 2016 theme (The Italian Language and Creativity: Brands and Habits, Fashion and Design) through two presentations: "Italian Design as a Form of Life" by Daniele Ba...