Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine Reopening in Sarasota
Formerly located at 6538 Gateway Avenue in Sarasota, local Italian restaurant Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine is preparing to reopen at a new location, this time at 2661 Mall Drive. In its former home, the restaurant served a menu which opened appetizers like Gamberi e gorgonzola (sauteed shrimps in a light Gorgonzola sauce) and Calamari Fritti and...
This Sub-Region of Italy Is Puglia’s Best-Kept Secret
Driving the Litoranea del Gargano–the coastline of Gargano–that snakes along the “spur” of Italy’s boot, centuries-old fishing trabucchi are revealed, their wooden arms stretching over the sea. In Gargano, Puglia’s northern promontory, the whitewashed villages and idyllic beaches feel quintessentially Puglian, but inland, nearly 500 square miles of...
Inaugural Folsom Italian Festival brings community together in celebration
The crowd seemed like they were beaming as bright as Saturday’s afternoon sun, during the first-ever Folsom Italian Festival. Associazione Regionale Abruzzese of Delco and Delaware Valley held the day of family, friends, food and fun on March 29 at the Folsom Fire Company to showcase and celebrate Italian American heritage and culture. The streets...
Discover Viareggio, the most populous town in Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the largest regions in Italy by area and ranks ninth in terms of population. This Central Italian region is home to both major cities, such as Florence, and smaller towns and perfectly preserved medieval villages. But have you ever wondered which is the most populous town in Tuscany? The answer is Viareggio—here’s why. Viareggio,...
Historic Piece Of Italy Featured At New Award-Winning Hudson Valley Store
An iconic Hudson Valley supermarket is expanding in the region while featuring historic items all the way from Italy. DeCicco & Sons opened up its newest location on Friday. The company held its grand opening celebration on Friday at 7:30 a.m. in Sleepy Hollow, New York. "We can’t wait to join this incredible community!" DeCicco & Sons wrote on Ins...
Spoleto, Umbria — Italy's “Purest City”
Welcome to Umbria, the “green center” of Italy — home to St. Francis’ stunning Assisi, the university (and chocolate capital) town of Perugia, swaths of alluring forests where wild truffles hide, and the world-famous wines of Montefalco. But there is yet another treasure within the borders of Umbria, a vibrant town brimming with history, art, and a...
A 104-Year-Old Woman Reveals The Secret To Her Longevity — It's Just One Type Of Food
Age is just a number. Well, Yolanda Redding has achieved quite a many. The centenarian punched in another milestone in the records earlier this year and credits her mom’s cooking for her longevity. At present, when the average life expectancy of a person has been reduced to 77.5 years in the US, per the CDC, Ms. Redding has continued to keep her s...
Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now leads as main news source
According to data from the Italian Communications Authority, traditional media in Italy are struggling against the competition from digital platforms, but a significant portion of the population, around 30%, has little trust in social media as a source of news. Since 2023, television has lost its position as the main source of information, surpasse...
A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed
In the coming days, just over thirty thousand old Italian laws will be repealed. All at once. These laws, when repealed, will join the approximately 94,000 already abolished, out of a total of 204,272 that came into force since the unification of Italy in 1861, according to a 2023 census. So, more than half of the enacted provisions no longer exi...
Ancient Signs, Contemporary Visions: Arvedo Arvedi Talks About His New Exhibition in Chicago
From June 18 to 30, Arvedo Arvedi will return to Chicago for his solo exhibition “LINGUAGGI DIVERSI – Antiche Memorie” (Different Languages – Ancient Memories), hosted by the Mooney Foundation. This is a return to his artistic roots in a city he calls “my artistic home,” where, thirty years ago, he began his international career alongside John Davi...
Boston: Cristina Basso receives the career award from the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
Cristina Basso, a professor at the University of Padua, has been awarded the 'Distinguished Achievement Award 2025' for her outstanding scientific contribution and valuable clinical work at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) conference currently taking place in Boston. Cristina Basso's keynote lecture focused on the contrib...
The Italian Social Group will host the Honorary Italian Consul in Portland (OR), Vytas Babusis
April 8th, 6:30 p.m. - The Italian Social Group will host the Honorary Italian Consul in Portland, Vytas Babusis! Vytas Babusis' life story sounds like the plot of an American dream in reverse. Here is someone who spent 15 glorious years in Italy, blending in from the bustling streets of Rome to the serene vineyards of Tuscany to the temples in Sic...
