Photography exhibition: "Women on set - Italian actresses from the latest generation"
On the occasion of the Los Angeles, Italia Film Fashion and Art Fest, the IIC presents an exhibition of about 40 black and white and color portraits of Italian actresses on set during the last ten years. This stunning visual documentation by some of the best set photographers of recent Italian cinema offers a glimpse into the backstage of a profess...
Visione italiana, pragmatismo americano: Cosimo Pizzulli, artista, designer e vignaiolo
Bisogna arrivare alla terza generazione, neanche così lontano, per vedere realizzato in pieno il sogno americano. Quello di un pastore pugliese che arriva, come tanti, agli inizi del Novecento, analfabeta e povero, con l'iconografica valigia di cartone. Tre generazioni segnano il traguardo verso il successo, il riscatto di un rischio: aver...
In Northern Italy, they are particular about their balsamic vinegar
“This is not just vinegar. This is balsamic. They are not the same,” Daniele Barbieri said when I visited his family’s Acetaia del Cristo in this Northern Italian city last fall. I heard him, but I was also engaged, engrossed in the parade of flavors in my mouth. Mr. Barbieri had suggested that I stick my pinkie inside a 165-year-old juniper-wo...
Seniors Honored at Italian American Club
If it weren't for our senior citizens, we wouldn't be here. That's what friends and family were saying at the Senior Recognition Event at the Italian American club Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted by the St. Anthony's Church and the Italian American Club. It recognized 26 members of the church and club ages 85 or older and thanked them for...
The FIAT 500 Family Uses Strength in Numbers to its Advantage
Have you ever been stuck in a situation where an older brother or sister had to come to your rescue and stand up for you? This is one of the many perks of coming from a big family. The all-new 2016 FIAT 500X crossover knows a thing or two about this. To emphasize the importance of the growing FIAT 500 family, the automaker recently release...
US Humanitarian Bruno Serato to Receive Italy's Prize Montale (April 23)
On the heels of serving his 1 millionth meal to underprivileged "motel kids," restaurateur/humanitarian Sir Bruno Serato will be awarded the Montale Prize at a formal ceremony to be held on April 23 in the Hall of Trusses Firmafede Fortress, which was built in the 15th century by Lorenzo de 'Medici. During his stay at the ancient castle in...
Celebration of the Anniversary of Antonio Meucci's Birthday
On Monday, April 13 at 12 noon the staff of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum and the faculty and student-interns of Staten Island Technical High School will jointly lay a wreath at the Antonio Meucci Monument (420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island) in memorium of Mr. Meucci's 108th Birthday. The event also marks the beginning of a partnership between the S...
Italian Food at an Irish Pub? Culture Shock Has Never Been More Delicious
By Ptah Gabrie Fishtown is a fluid neighborhood whose residents cover many different American classes. One thing that bonds all of us together in this ever-changing landscape is food. So how do you establish a restaurant in a neighborhood with shifting demographics? It's simple. Start with the freshest ingredients available to you. ...
Chef Kevin Gentile to take over kitchen at Bella Cigna in Manlius
Kevin Gentile has been one of Central New York's best (and best known) chefs for more than a decade. Lately, he's been well-traveled, too. His newest stop is Bella Cigna, the Italian-American restaurant located next to the Swan Pond, at 301 Fayette St. (Route 92) in Manlius. Starting Tuesday, he takes over as executive chef and g...
Should you bet on Sorrisi?
By John Tanasychuk This past fall, the new chef at Sorrisi boldly announced that he wanted it to become "the premier Italian restaurant in South Florida." I love a good pronouncement. Six months after reading chef Jacob Perego's words inthe Sun Sentinel, we made our way to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to check on the restaurant's pro...
Marchio Ospitalità Italiana Award Ceremony
Come and join us for the consignment of the seal and certificate to the 12 selected restaurants in Miami and Puerto Rico, winners of the prestigious Q seal, on May 27th at 6.00 pm at Mia Cucina, 105-107 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. An Italian food & wine extravaganza will follow the ceremony to celebrate the best of our culinary tradition. Un...
Lavora con noi al Consolato
di Mauro Battocchi Avete mai pensato di lavorare con noi al Consolato Generale d'Italia a San Francisco? Per chi lo ha fatto e per chi e' tentato di farlo, una buona notizia: e' il momento buono per tentare. Da oggi fino al 25 giugno e' indetta una procedura di selezione per l'assunzione un impiegato a contratto per la posizione di autista...