Valpolicella - From The Valley Of Many Cellars, Significant Italian Red Wines
Valpolicella is a famous name in the Italian wine industry, and while many associate the word with a charming, medium-bodied red, Valpolicella also refers to an area where several accomplished wines are produced entirely or primarily from local indigenous varietals. These wines include Amarone, one of Italy’s most robust and regal reds, Ripasso, a...
Boccie bowlers gather for feast, wine and shared tales of victory
About 40 boccie players got together for their banquet at the Prata Society, located at 29 Walnut Grove Ave, Cranston . The food was prepared by Ralph’s catering and it was like eating at a wedding. The food was five courses and there was wine on the tables. This was a winter league that ran from November to March with eight teams for 21 weeks. The...
Cortina d’Ampezzo mountains, the pearl of the Dolomites
The mountains that surround Cortina d’Ampezzo are places of great beauty and charm. Cortina d’Ampezzo and its mountains have inspired Hemingway and Bardot, they have been the backdrop to films such as Cliffhanger, The Pink Panther, 007 Just for your eyes, Fantozzi and protagonists such as Sylver Stallone, Paolo Villaggio, Marcello Mastroianni and F...
Review: Marisi Italian Restaurant
America’s love affair with wallpaper has reached a lusty pitch. We’re gift-wrapping walls now with a zeal not seen since the 1920s when it seemed Victorian OBGYNs were catching newborns in the stuff. And the new wallpaper vanguard is not subtle. The wilder and clashier, the better. I’m all for it. Seemed like the last decade of restaurant design wa...
3 Days in Lake Como: Itinerary for a Dreamy Italian Lake Geataway
Many visitors end up visiting the lakeside city of Como, especially as a day trip from nearby Milan or Venice. However, many travelers fall in love with the tranquil atmosphere of the Como area overall, deciding to spend 2 or even 3 days in Lake Como. And it’s no wonder — Lake Como is one of the most scenic lakes in all of Europe, with crystalline...
Griffith Park’s little-known history as a prison camp for Japanese, German, Italian immigrants
At the northern end of Griffith Park, the Travel Town Museum showcases old trains and locomotives. Few people are aware that a much darker history lives on this spot, where Japanese, German and Italian immigrants were unjustly imprisoned during World War II, often on baseless suspicions of being “potentially dangerous enemy aliens.” Now, that histo...
Viva Napoli! Why Naples Is The Place To Be In 2023
I'd like to say that I fell in love with Naples the first time I visited it but, in reality, the opposite is true. I was seven years old, brought to the city by my Italian mother who had called it home for a decade, and whose love for the place, its people and its rich culture was palpable. But despite her best efforts, perfectly curated itinerary...
Everything Is Made Fresh Daily At DiRito’s In Colorado, And You Can Taste The Difference
If you have ever had made-from-scratch Italian food, you know it is unbelievably good and that no processed, pre-made noodles or sauce will ever compare. Since not everyone is blessed enough to have a Nonna to cook for them, we found the next best thing: Southern Colorado’s DiRito’s and all its freshly-made fare. It’s easily one of the best restaur...
‘The Maldives of Italy’: A guide to paradise beaches and tucked away towns in Salento
It turns out you don’t need to go to the tropics to find soft sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Salento, on the very heel of Italy, has it all. Salento has earned the name 'the Maldives of Italy' thanks to its paradise coasts. Part of the administrative region of Apulia, it also boasts a rich cultural heritage, influenced by a blend of cultur...
Coccia-Inserra Award 2023 For Excellence And Innovation In The Teaching Of Italian (K-12)
The Coccia-Inserra Award honors a teacher of Italian at the K-12 level, and is generously donated by Coccia Foundation in the name and memory of its founder, Cav. Joseph Coccia, Jr., and by Mr. Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr. Founded in 1994 by Joseph and Elda Coccia, and now under the leadership of President Elisa Coccia, Coccia Foundation aggressively p...
23 Fun Things to Do On The Amalfi Coast for Foodies
The Amalfi Coast in Italy is every traveler’s dream. The dazzling coastline conjures up alluring images of the Mediterranean glittering like a sea of diamonds, oversized lemons hanging from sun-drenched terraces, and tantalizing aromas of fresh seafood and citrus that hang in the air, all backdropped by the ever present azure blue Mediterranean sea...
New Italian Restaurant Debuts In Washington Township
Limoncello Ristorante opened its doors in April, complete with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Gattinelli, Council President Anthony Dellapia, Councilman Pete Delborrello and other officials. Situated at the former site of The Pelican Restaurant, Limoncello features an extensive menu of antipastos, salads, fish, pasta,...