The Island of Iddu: Stromboli's Mystical Volcano
The alta velocità train from Rome to Naples is late, but I’m strangely not too anxious. There is every reason for being so–in the confusion of Naples in summer, I risk losing the hydrofoil to Stromboli. Absent-mindedly, I turn my attention to the train’s dusty window, staring at my own reflection while it gets distorted by the landscape, quickly fl...
First-ever cheesesteak contest at this year’s 9th St. Italian Market Festival
The cheesesteak, conceived in South Philadelphia, will be one of the main attractions at this year’s 9th Street Italian Market Festival, a highlight of the annual South Philly social calendar. It will host its first-ever cheesesteak competition, whose field of entrants will be determined by public nominations. Organizers said the shops will be invi...
5 mystical experiences not to be missed in Umbria
Umbria, one of the smallest Italian regions, offers a rich artistic and cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, food and wine and crafts. But how many of you know the mystery that surrounds this region? Among mummies, giant skeletons and underground visits, you will discover the hidden charm of this region by discovering it from a different poi...
The only man to have flown over Everest by hang glider is ITALIAN
New film project for Oscar Generale, a well-known film producer of Italian origin who has been living and working in the United States for years. Generale is known for producing the movie "The Poison Rose" by director George Gallo, starring John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Brendan Fraser and "The Music Of Silence" dedicated Andrea Bocelli, starring A...
Superga, the brand of Italy's first sneakers
If you were born in Italy, you definitely owned a pair of Superga 2750 at some stage in your life, probably white or dark blue. The simple, but comfortable canvas upper and rubber sole shoes have been the go-to choice for millions of kids since their creation in Turin, back in 1925. Today, the 2750 has a cult following around the world and is way m...
Joey’s Italian Restaurant is sold: No change planned to food, but something big is coming
After 41 years, Joey DeCuffa has sold a majority stake in the restaurants that bear his name on Carrier Circle and have earned a reputation as among Central New York’s best for Italian dining. The fine-dining Joey’s Classic Italian and its upstairs casual-menu sister operation, Pronto Joey’s, will be operated by Bill Cleary, a Cortland businessman....
‘Your tastebuds will go on their own journey’: readers’ tips on undiscovered Italy
Our tipsters pick cute and quiet towns, captivating views and food to melt your heart Scroll down to see the winner and enter our readers’ tips competitionFly with an angel, BasilicataVisiting Castelmezzano, a town perched against the backdrop of the Dolomiti Lucane, was an accident during my recent southern Italy road trip. This stunning place is...
Senator Borrello Announces Emmy Award-Winning Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich to be an Honoree of 2023 Italian-American Day in Albany
Senator George Borrello, President of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, has announced that celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, the Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐selling author and restaurateur, will be a 2023 Italian-American of the Year honoree for this year’s Italian-American Day on Monday, May 22. The annual ev...
The Tower of Venice Ribbon Cutting
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony of the Tower of Light, a stunning addition to the Garibaldi Meucci Museum (420 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY). The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on May 21st at 5.30 pm, and we would like to invite you all to join us for this momentous occasion. RSVP FOR RIBBON CUTTING The...
Aeolian Islands And Their Importance To Ancient Greece
Regarding historical Greek islands, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete are unabashedly in the limelight. The Aeolian Islands are lesser known, but they were just as impactful to Ancient Greece. Today, over half a million tourists scramble to this unique volcanic chain to soak in the Sun and bathe in Mediterranean history. To grasp the true essence of the A...
Discrimination Against Italian Immigrants
First-generation Italian immigrants faced numerous challenges when they came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discrimination and defamation were among the most significant challenges that they had to deal with. One of the primary forms of discrimination that Italian immigrants faced was racial prejudice. Many American...
Mario’s Italian Lemonade Reopens For The Season In Little Italy
Mario’s Italian Lemonade is back. The famous shaved ice stand, 1068 W. Taylor St., quietly reopened Monday night, according to its Facebook page. Owners declared Mario’s was “open for summer” as customers lined up for frozen lemonade despite rainy, 40-degree weather. Mario’s has been a mainstay in the neighborhood since 1954, when Mario DiPaolo Jr....