History of Como and Its Lake
Somewhere into the sixties Como was a bustling city as bedeviled by traffic as any North American town of its size. Funny thing is, is that it retained much of its charm and charismatic air. Way before this, it was a mere lump of ice, melting and changing form. The final results attracted an array of famous poets- so inspired by its natural beauty....
Italy’s participation in the Ministerial on Advancing Religious Freedom (Washington, 25-26 July 2018).
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States Armando Varricchio represented Italy at the Ministerial on Advancing Religious Freedom, hosted by the Department of State and chaired by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The Vice-President Mike Pence and the Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner also attended the conference, along with more than 8...
All the Ways to Caprese at Eataly NYC Flatiron
'Tis that time of year when tomatoes abound! We love all of our pomodori, from juicy heirlooms to sweet cherries on the vine. What's the best way welcome in the season of the glorious tomato? Celebrate it like an Italian: make a caprese! Here at Eataly NYC Flatiron, we have a line up of caprese-inspired events that you won't want to miss. Explore t...
Italian landscape stuns as thousands of flowers bloom
During the warm months of every year, the valley of Castelluccio in the province of Umbria, Italy, explodes in colour with the bloom of thousands of flowers, forming the "Fiorita," or natural flower show. Among them are poppies, violets, daisies, and cornflowers. Local farmer Antonio Barcaroli told Reuters that the flowers are wild weeds that ha...
A friend among ‘foes’ – Donald Trump welcomes Italian PM to White House
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has arrived in Washington ahead of a series of meetings later today with U.S President Donald Trump. Conte, who leads a coalition government between two populist parties - the anti-establishment five-star movement and the far right league – could find common ground with the President despite Mr Trump’s labelli...
Rossini Under the Stars
In conjunction with the Rossini Opera Festival ROF (August 11-23), a yearly international music festival held in August in Pesaro, the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), and on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the composer's death, the IIC will host three outdoor screenings of operas from the stages of the ROF. La scala di seta (The S...
CEO and Founder of Aielli & Benevento Lawrence J. Purpuro named CEO, National Italian American Foundation
On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors and the Executive Search Committee, Chairpersons Gabriel Battista and Patricia de Stacy Harrison announced that Lawrence J. Purpuro will join the Foundation on September 1, 2018, as its new Chief Executive Officer. “Larry brings to this position experience and success i...
Try the classic Italian recipes at Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak
When it comes to recipes, this is as classic as it gets! This morning we were joined by the owner and operator of Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak, Luigi Cutraro and Chef Domonique Morsello. This restaurant is cooking up one of the oldest Italian recipes that's known to exist. This recipe dates back to the ancient Roman times, they used to call thi...
Il mare più social: da Agrigento alla RIviera di Levante, le spiagge regine di Instagram
Regine delle "stories" a loro insaputa. Tanto belle da essere le più fotografate, condivise, ammirate: le spiagge italiane dominano incontrastate l'estate social, tanto da essere fra le più apprezzate e taggate su Instagram. A raccontarlo è il portale Holidu, motore di ricerca per case vacanza, che ha realizzato uno studio per capire quali fossero...
Summer in Italy: Niagara University students working abroad at 'Hollywood on Lake Como'
Since 2004, Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management has offered its students summer work-abroad opportunities at luxury resorts in a region of Italy The New York Times described as "a playground for the wealthy." Located in northern Italy, on the border of Switzerland, Lake Como is situated in the foothills of the Alps. S...
Italian eatery Marsalas moves into Atascocita
If you’re looking for good local Italian food with a friendly and family atmosphere, Marsalas Italian Grill on 5324 Atascocita Road will not disappoint, co-owner Isaac Rodriguez said. Co-owners Rodriguez, Teresa Guzman and Douglas Guzman recently celebrated the eatery’s grand opening on Wednesday with the rest of their staff. The co-owners worked t...
10 Italian Inventors that Changed the World
There's nothing like a sip of espresso to wake you up. With its distinctive, strong taste, it's a drink enjoyed by millions worldwide. But its invention at the turn of the 20th century wasn't an easy process. The drink was invented by Luigi Bezzerra, who discovered a way to speedily produce a single shot espresso in just seconds. While the principl...