Step Inside a 15th-Century Italian Palazzo on the Banks of Venice’s Grand Canal
“We were inspired by Venice—the architecture, the history, the monumentality,” says AD100 designer Vincenzo De Cotiis over Zoom, swinging open the shutters of the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin, a Baroque-style palace in the city where he has recently taken up residence on the piano nobile. It’s a misty afternoon in February and a few small boats are tra...
Enzo's on the Lake
I like to revisit a restaurant, especially a long-established one like Enzo’s on the Lake, whenever there is a major change. The recent sale of the business by original owner Jo Anne Perlini, who opened it in 1980 with her then-husband, Enzo, to Orlando dentist John Khalil is about as major as changes get. So it’s time to take another look. But for...
The Best Things to do in Cernobbio, Como
If you're looking for a picturesque destination to visit in northern Italy, Cernobbio should be on your list. Located on the western shore of Lake Como, this charming town boasts breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and a lively cultural scene. In this post, we'll guide you through the best things to do in Cernobbio, including exploring histo...
Italian degree OK’d at main UA campus
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday approved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The state panel's decision, which the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas system had approved earlier this year, comes after a recent decision by a separate campus -- the University of Ar...
How Covid and culture brought Italy’s rival cities together
From the beaches of Sicily to the medieval wonders of Florence, you’d need a lifetime to see everything that Italy has to offer. And while you may have visited Milan, the capital city of the northern Lombardy region, there’s a good chance that two of its close neighbours, Bergamo and Brescia, have slipped under your travel radar. If so, 2023 is the...
Rosanna’s Italian Kitchen in Albany under new ownership
Rosanna’s Italian Kitchen in Albany is under new ownership. The owners of Albany’s The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, Dora and Michael Philip, along with Chef Rachel Mabb and industry veterans, Jory Leanza and Elizabeth McCann, are buying the restaurant. “We love what the Bongiornos’ created in 1978 and what Brianne Baggetta and Tim Dillon reimagined and br...
Sicilian village goes viral over its unique shape: ‘Incredible’
A village on the Italian island of Sicily has gone viral over its unique shape. The small town of Centuripe is known for its wealth of Roman ruins and rare ancient sculptures, but a drone shot from the air has uncovered its rare shape – an uncanny resemblance to a person with arms stretched out. Photographer and drone pilot Pio Andrea Peri noticed...
Yogi Berra documentary captures Yankee legend's life in New Jersey and beyond
On a certain street in Montclair, New Jersey, once you arrived at the fork in the road… Just take it, as Yogi Berra might have said. At some point, Edgewood Road splits, and both sides lead to Highland Avenue. That’s where Yogi and Carmen made the home Lindsay Berra recalls from her earliest memories, with summer backyard Wiffle Ball games and gran...
All About Abruzzo: What to See, Where to Stay, and What to Eat
We’re passionate about sustainable travel in Italy… and what better place to travel green than in Abruzzo, Italy’s “greenest” region? Filled with miles of unspoiled parks and countryside, the southern region of Abruzzo offers tons of green travel options. And, of course, green travel isn’t just about reducing the carbon footprint while on vacation—...
Ciao Bella celebrates 10 years of authentic Italian fare
In April, Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano celebrated 10 years of bringing unique, world-class Italian food and customer service to Port Clinton. The restaurant’s longevity is greatly due to the talents of Chef Paul Matthews, who trained in Europe and brings his customers an authentic taste of foreign fare. “I worked for some really great chefs in An...
Innovation Beats Competition: Why Marco Bacci Ages His Wine Under The Mediterranean
Winemakers usually have expensive underground cellars to age their wine, but one Italian innovator decided to be different and age his wine at the bottom of the ocean — producing exceptional wine and great returns. The global wine market is one of the most competitive, but innovative products can still stand out against the world’s most storied bra...
‘The story of our country’: 111-year old Italian Workmen’s Club seeks national historical certification
Dotted on the walls of the Italian Workmen’s Club (IWC) on 914 Regent St. in Madison are photographs, memorabilia and artifacts — a group photo of club members estimated to be from the 1930s, letters from grateful scholarship recipients and a memorial to club members lost in World War II. Together, these photographs tell the story of a community h...