In USA falsi Made in Italy per 20 Miliardi/ Coldiretti: Il TTIP tuteli il vero Made in Italy
Il TTIP, il trattato transatlantico, deve assicurare la tutela dei vini italiani rispetto a un fenomeno, quello del falso Made in Italy a tavola, assai diffuso sul mercato Usa dove ha superato il valore di 20 miliardi di euro. A sottolinearlo è la Coldiretti nell'esprimere "preoccupazione" per le notizie sull'andamento delle trattative tra...
How Italian researchers have transformed windows in solar panels
It seems very hard to believe that a window could work as a solar panel to provide energy for a whole house. But this utopia is about to come true. A research team at the University of Milan-Bicocca has developed particular plastic plates, made up of special nano-particles that will work as source of energy. In particular, the scientific t...
In Memoriam: Filomena DiRico Fosco
Filomena DiRico Fosco. January 20, 1933 - June 5, 2016. The Italian American Museum mourns the passing of Filomena DiRico Fosco, mother of Museum Trustee and Founder, Uff. Maria Fosco. Due to Filomena's love in preserving her Italian Heritage and Culture, she was an ardent supporter of the Italian American Museum. She was one of the...
Il Décor Brings Cattelan Italia to Boston
This summer, the downtown furniture boutique Il Décor introduces original designs from the noted Italian manufacturer Cattelan Italia. Il Décor is thrilled to bring this elegant and affordable collection to Boston. These original designs capture the simplicity of domestic life without sacrificing grace or quality. Cattelan Italia's skilled craftsma...
Start up italiane alla prova della Silicon Valley: perché l’idea da sola non basta
Quanto conta un'esperienza di studio e tirocinio nella Silicon Valley prima di lanciare la propria start up? In molti casi è il passo decisivo per passare dall'idea all'impresa, come sottolineano i giovani che hanno preso parte al programma bilaterale Italia-Usa Best (Business Exchange and Student Training). Best seleziona e premia ragazzi...
Bratalian by Chef Carla Pellegrino Offers Brunch, Live Entertainment & Extended Hours
Bratalian Neopolitan Restaurant, known for its authentic Italian hospitality, now hosts weekend brunches, live entertainment and extended hours. In addition to the cantina being opened daily for dinner, award-winning Chef Carla Pellegrino now offers both breakfast and brunch on weekends. The delectable breakfast menu, prepared with a Frenc...
Three Italian Reds for Changing Times
A millennial fellow speaking about his interest in wine: Him: "I'll drink anything, man, but I'm all about the reds." Me: "Cool. What do you look for in a red wine?" Him: "Massiveness. Total big-ness." I smile politely, knowing it will be a short conversation. Strangely enough, though, the reality of that real life exchange prett...
Educating Sicily and Italian Americans with You Me & Sicily
Irresistible Sicily has lured me into her clutches once again. Without fail, it is precisely like every other time that I hop on the ferry to cross the Messina straight. Instinctively, I close my eyes and take a deep breath of sea air. As I feel the warm Southern Italian breeze blow through my hair, I can't help but feel like I am coming h...
Washington - Opening on September 7 of exhibit on the Requalification of Iraqi Cultural Heritage
"Heritage in Danger. The Centro Scavi Torino and the Requalification of the Iraqi Cultural Heritage" opens on September 7, 2016. The exhibit is organized by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Washington, in collaboration with the Centro Ricerche Archeologiche e Scavi di Torino (Research Archaeological Excavations Center of...
After 72 years in business, Ralph Dispigno of Ralph’s Italian Restaurant still loves the cooking
by Michael Klein Six days a week, Ralph Dispigno Jr. drives the 35 minutes from his home in Delaware County to work in South Philadelphia at Ralph's Italian Restaurant. This would be unremarkable if he were not 87 years old. If Ralph's is the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in the United States, Ralph Dispigno may be among the olde...
Alex Folla & Elena Trailina: Unknown Monk, Mostra
Quando:DA Ven 7 Ott 2016 a Ven 11 Nov 2016Dove: Getty Center di Los Angeles, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049Organizzato da : Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles - Ingresso : Libero Una selezione di opere di Alex Folla ed Elena Trailina realizzate con la pittura e punzonatura della foglia d'oro su tavola, la stessa...
Franco Harris on Franco’s Italian Army, the Immaculate Reception, and growing up in a multicultural family
In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with four-time Super Bowl champion Franco Harris. Harris began his professional football career when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the first round of the 1972 National Football League Draft—the 13th player chosen overall. In his first NFL season, he became only the fourth rookie in...