Wedding traditions, Italian style
Maybe it is all due to fairy tales, but weddings, big and fat or small and thin, are always in fashion. A wedding in Italy is considered such a beautiful event that when someone asks you to do something you really like, it is described as invito a nozze, an invitation to the wedding. From the Sicilian “making of the bed” (cunzata del letto) to the...
Italian food exports keep on growing
Even in 2018, Italian food exports are still going strong. In the first two months of this year, ISTAT reported an 11.4% increase on the January-February period of 2017, with exports totalling 6.3 billion euro. France and the United States were among the most successful destination markets, respectively with +5.6 and +6% sales. According to data pr...
After rough start, Mike Candrea makes right call in Arizona Wildcats' win
In the attempt to be No. 1, Mike Candrea started his No. 2 pitcher in Sunday’s NCAA regional final. Boom. Home run I. Boom. Home run II. Boom. Home run III. “It was pretty great,” said Mississippi State catcher Mia Davidson, who hit the second home run. “(Sarai Niu) hit one that hasn’t landed yet.” This wasn’t a February freebie against Montana or...
The International Franchise Expo: opportunities for Made in Italy in the USA
For the second year Italy will exhibit at the International Franchise Expo in New York with a significant growth since the first participation. How important it is to promote the Made in Italy concepts in the U.S. market? Yes, this will be the Italian Trade Agency’s second consecutive participation with a national pavilion at the International Fran...
IAP 63: The Conversations That Help Us Keep Our Italian American Traditions Alive
In this episode of The Italian American Podcast , we talk with two guests who are both listeners of the podcast and who both have a passion for their heritage that they have turned into very special projects focused on keeping Italian American traditions alive . Our first guest is Dominic Condo, author of A Little of This and Some of That: Recipes...
6 Ways to Grill All'Italiana
We admit it – when it comes to American pastimes, grilling is one activity that remains unrivaled. Not even we Italians will deny that! While Italy doesn't have dedicated grilling holidays like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, it does have its own unique traditions of the flame. Usually taking place in the summertime paired with good wine and go...
Italians celebrate Chicago’s rich baseball history in Arlington Heights on Saturday, June 2, 2018
On Saturday, June 2, 2018, Italian Americans have an opportunity to celebrate their heritage and Chicago’s rich baseball history through a screening of the Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Award-winning film, Italian American Baseball Family at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. The 2016 American Community Survey...
Visconti's Retrospective
When: From Friday, June 08, 2018 to Thursday, June 28, 2018 - Where: Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th Street, New York - Organized by : Film Society of Lincoln Center In collaboration with : Luce Cinecittà - Entrance : With fee Following successful collaborations on retrospectives of Marcello Mastroianni (2017) and Anna Magnani (2016), the Film So...
Basking Local To Open Tuscan Bakery In Westfield
A Basking Ridge local is bringing Italy to the downtown area of Westfield. Tuscany native Francesco Colbertaldo and Annette Colbertaldo of Basking Ridge are planning on opening Farinolio during the first week of June, the restaurant announced on Facebook Wednesday. Farinolio will offer an authentic experience and the simplicity of a Tuscan menu fil...
Italian Street Festival at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is pleased to announce the ethnic event of the summer, Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the historic Catholic Church, 520 Stevens Street and surrounding Lacy Park. During the event, the area will transform into an outdoor Italian festival and celebration. The annual summer event is...
CIAO Scholarship Dinner awards high achieving High School seniors
Some area high schoolers got a little taste of Italy, and a little extra dough, Wednesday night in Lima. It was the CIAO Scholarship Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The mission of CIAO, or the Charitable Italian American Organization, is to hold fundraisers that make contributions to numerous local charities and award college scholarships...
Ferrari’s Michigan Dealer Debuts Major Expansion
Michigan’s only Ferrari dealership debuted its $5-M expansion when it opened for business on Monday inside a 53,000sqf store in the Detroit suburbs. Cauley Ferrari, in West Bloomfield, put the finishing touches on a makeover to match the luxury sports cars it has been selling there since Y 1999, said Jeff Cauley, co-owner and GM of the dealership....