New Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles Welcomed by NIAF
Italy's new Consul General in Los Angeles, California, Raffaella Valentini was welcomed by Robert Allegrini, National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) President in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Il Fornaio Restaurant."The arrival of Raffaella provides the perfect impetus for NIAF's post covid return to Los Angeles," said NIAF Preside...
Discover The Ancient Walls Of Rome Still Standing Today
Rome was the heart of the mighty empire and is today home to many of the most stunning Roman ruins, from the mighty Colosseum to more bizarre attractions like the Mount of Truth. Another of the top attractions in Rome is the ancient Aurelian Walls, built to defend the Eternal City. The most complete Roman city walls in the world today are not in It...
A city of a hundred charms: how I fell in love with Siena, Tuscany
The first time I visited Tuscany in spring was on a cycling trip with friends. Early one morning, before the sun had the chance to burn off the nocturnal dampness, we set off, wearing jackets and gloves, on a circuitous route from our tiny hamlet in the Chianti hills to Siena. By lunchtime, we were looking for suncream, amazed at the difference a f...
St Louis - Bologna sister cities sponsors "Il campione" at Italian film festival St Louis
The Italian Film Festival USA is back with its first in-person edition since the pandemic. The festival is now in full swing, having begun on April 7 and continuing until its last film which shows on April 23. Directed by St Louisan Barbara Klein, the 19th edition of the Italian Film Festival offers eleven films-comedies, dramas and documentaries-o...
Italians' favorite pasta format? Unbelievable: it's not spaghetti
What is the favorite pasta format of Italians? Many, without even thinking about it, would most likely say spaghetti. Well, sorry to disappoint more than a few, the answer is not the correct one. In fact, a survey conducted a few weeks ago showed that the pasta most loved by Italians is fusilli. The research shows that, even in terms of choices, we...
Jeff Biggers presents "In Sardinia"
When: Tuesday, May 23 · 6 - 7:30pm EDT - Where: I AM Books 124 Salem Street Boston, MA 02113 United States The second largest Italian island and a keystone in Mediterranean history, Sardinia is known largely as the playground of the global jet-set, the Blue Zone phenomenon and bandits. Award-winning historian, journalist, travel writer Jeff Biggers...
7 Lesser-Known Honeymoon Destinations to Add to Your Italy Moodboard
The classic Italian honeymoon destinations of Rome, Venice and the Amalfi Coast are all lovely, but this varied country has so much more to offer. From picnics in rural olive groves to hot air balloon trips and mountain retreats, Top Travel Italy will plan entirely bespoke vacations based on your desires, always ensuring their trips are rooted in a...
One of SF’s Oldest Italian Eateries Prepares To Pass the Torch
Perched atop a towering hill in North Beach, Tommaso’s Ristorante Italiano is, in many ways, preserved in amber. The cream-colored wooden booths are flanked with 88-year-old murals depicting the Amalfi Coast. They were painted by an anonymous artist who, according to owner Agostino Crotti, was paid in spaghetti. The menu is almost identical to how...
Maja and the 'Sleeping Giant': the legendary story of Majella
An exhilarating and timeless tale set in the majestic mountains of Abruzzo! The legend of Majella is surely one of the most fascinating stories of the region. Legend has it that Maja, the most beautiful of the Pleiades, the celestial and mountain nymphs, fled Phrygia in a desperate attempt to save her one and only beloved son Hermes, a huge giant w...
Zannoni to lead DuPage Justinians
Wheaton attorney Amanda Zannoni will ascend to the presidency of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, DuPage County Chapter, at an installation dinner on May 19 at The Cellar by Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Arlington Heights. Joining her as officers will be First Vice President Kira Albrecht, Second Vice President Maria “Gabby” Antoniolli, Secretary Lindse...
Gerace, a Calabrian Medieval beauty
Gerace is located in the province of Reggio Calabria and is part of the Aspromonte National Park, so the village is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and fertile plains, which make it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can explore the park’s stunning natural landmarks, including the Marmarico Waterfalls,...
From Federal Hill to South County: The best Italian restaurants across RI
Looking for an Italian restaurant in Rhode Island? Do you want red sauce, homestyle, freestyle, inexpensive or fine dining? Should it be a ristorante or a pizzeria? Is Federal Hill the only place to find the best? When it comes to Italian dining, there are so many questions. But there shouldn't be. Rhode Island is blessed with many and all told, th...