Lake Bolsena, the largest of volcanic origin
The journey to discover the 6 most beautiful lakes in Italy ends in beauty on the blue water of Lake Bolsena, fifth largest in Italy, located in Northern Lazio, between Umbria and Tuscany. It covers 114 square kilometers and has a perimeter of 43 kilometers. Moreover, it is the largest volcanic lake in all of Europe. Lake Bolsena, in fact, is locat...
How to Create Your Own Italian Vacation in Dallas
Summer 2023 is coming to a close, and Dallasites have returned from their trips across the country or around the globe. For many of us, the best thing about the season is the opportunity to travel and experience life in a different place for a little while. In June, I did just that on a wine-focused trip to two wine regions in Italy: Veneto and Abr...
3 Common Words You Didn't Know Fellini Coined
In mid-century Italy, going to the cinema was the thing to do. The release of a new Totò film, the most recent Fellini, or Sergio Leone’s latest western were unmissable events. The next day’s water cooler chatter, newspaper headlines, and dinnertime gossip would revolve around new releases and their lingo, and to not be up to date was a special for...
Miss Little Italy winner from Fox Chapel inspired by participation, plans to compete in other pageants
Kara DiNatale of Fox Chapel really liked participating in pageants when she was a little girl. But around the time she turned 10, soccer and lacrosse left her little time to focus on pageants. But when the 19-year-old Duquesne University marketing student was asked to consider entering the Miss Little Italy pageant during last month’s Little Italy...
Roseto Valfortore, city of honey and truffles within the Daunian mountains
Anciently known as Rosito or Rosetum already in Roman age, within the Daunian mountains there is a small village which, beyond appearances, contains an important history and nowadays is a destination renowned above all for its natural landscapes and finest food, such as honey and truffles: we are in Roseto Valfortore! The curious name of this town...
This Chicago pizzeria was just named one of the best in the world
Earlier this year, two Chicago spots were ranked among the best pizzerias in America. Now, 50 Top Pizza has released its 2023 rankings of the 100 best pizzerias in the world and one local favorite has been honored. Spacca Napoli, known for its Neapolitan-style pies, makes the list at No. 93. The restaurant has been dishing out authentic thin crusts...
Tony Nominee Rose Gregorio Dies at 97
Tony nominee Rose Gregorio passed away August 17 in her longtime Greenwich Village home of natural causes according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 97. Born October 17, 1925 to Italian immigrants in Chicago, Mr. Gregorio attended Northwestern and Yale before making her Broadway debut in The Owl and the Pussycat as a standby alongside acclaimed d...
They bought a one euro home in Italy. Then they bought another
When Italian villages started selling houses for the price of a cup of coffee, most foreign buyers rushing to grab a slice of the action saw it as a fun property hunt - a search for the ultimate bargain. But for some, buying an old home in an offbeat location has turned out to be a life-changer. In 2021, Jeffrey Pfefferle bought two abandoned house...
Pittsburgh Opera Presents Two Italian Operas This Season
Pittsburgh Opera kicks off its 2023–24 Season with more than just its mainstage operas. From free and casual events to the glitz and glamour of the full opera experience, Pittsburgh Opera offers a plethora of operatic entertainment this fall for every taste and price point. Pittsburgh Opera’s fall line-up provides an easy entry point to patrons new...
How often do you think of the Roman Empire? United Airlines wants to take you there
It seems like the Roman Empire is on everyone’s mind. And United Airlines wants to take you there. “As the internet continues to ask how often men think about the Roman Empire, United is joining the conversation on TikTok and making it easier for ponderers to experience the destination for themselves,” the airline said in a pitch. That’s right, Un...
Vendemmia: a word to say the fall has arrived!
In Italy, the word vendemmia (vehn-dehm-mee-ah) is an experience more than it is a word! Rooted in the Latin word vīndēmia, it refers to the grape harvest, a quintessential event that marks the Italian fall season. The word itself is a blend of vinum, meaning wine, and demere, meaning to remove. This etymology encapsulates the essence of the activi...
It's time for the 13th Annual Festa Italiana in Pensacola! - Oct. 13 & 14
The Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Buona Fortuna Lodge in Pensacola, Florida invites you to our 13th Annual Festa Italiana. Come enjoy our two-day event on Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The Festa Italiana will be held at Fountain Park, (South of Seville Square) 300 E. Zaragoza Street in b...