8 Best Day Trips from Naples: Caserta, Herculaneum, Salerno, & More
Naples is a fascinating city in itself, but it’s also an excellent starting point to visit some of Italy’s most ancient historical sites and archeological treasures. While most use Rome or Florence as a base camp for day trips, these amazing day trips from Naples prove that no traveler to Italy should skip over la bella Napoli – or the towns around...
Italian Theater Festival Now in Tenth Year, Will Showcase Eight New Productions
A festival is bringing the theatrical performances of Italy to New York City audiences free of charge, starting May 1st and running through May 16th. In Scena! is a survey of Italian productions intended to build connections between Italy and New York City and promote the country’s artistic tradition within the New York theater scene. The productio...
Portofino, Avanti! Italian Village Sets "No Stopping" Zones To Keep Tourist Crowds Moving
In Portofino, one of Italy's best known and most visited villages, two “red zones” have been established to limit the pedestrian traffic formed by tourists. These are areas where people can walk freely, sit in a restaurant or go shopping, but where visitors cannot stop for safety reasons, as the human density has become too high. “Portofino belongs...
First Taste: Casaro Osteria brings the best of North Beach Italian food to Cow Hollow.
Casaro Osteria, the fourth eatery from Calabrian restaurateur Francesco Covucci, combines elements from his three Little Italy establishments: from Barbara Pinseria comes house-made Roman-inspired pastas; from Il Casaro Pizzeria (which also has a Castro location) comes Neapolitan pizza authentic down to its imported caputo flour and San Marzano tom...
Scientists in Italy develop edible battery made of almonds for use in ingestible medical devices
And on the menu at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), an entirely edible battery. Researchers in Milan have developed the rechargeable prototype out of common-place food stuffs with the hopes of revolutionising ingestible medical devices. "The core of the device is represented by a couple of electrodes... To have it working we are using two...
Unlocking the Wonders of Aosta Valley in Italy
Italy is a country that never ceases to amaze us. From the breathtaking landscapes to the rich cultural heritage, it offers a unique blend of experiences to visitors. One of the hidden gems of Italy is the Aosta Valley, also known as the Valle d’Aosta. Located in the northwest of Italy, this region is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich...
Luigino's Parmigiana restaurant opens in Montclair, at former location of Salute
Luigino Tripoldi and his new Montclair restaurant, Luigino’s Parmigiana, are the real deal. Cynics need look no further than the black and white mural of family photos lining the back wall of the restaurant, which opened Wednesday on Glenridge Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Salute. (A few doors away is another newcomer, Maddox and Musuko...
10 Things to Know About Italy's Fizzy Franciacorta Wine
If you're searching for something a little different in a sparkling wine, perhaps something a bit fun, complex, and sophisticated without breaking the bank, welcome to Franciacorta wine. And, yes, you should read that welcome exactly as though you're being welcomed to Jurassic Park, but without the danger. Unless you're into dangerously delicious s...
A Journey Into Italian Art
Monday, May 1 · 6:30 - 8pm CDT. ICCC Houston 1101 Milford St Houston, TX 77006. Because of the success of past Italian art history classes at ICCC, we are excited to present a new course that will highlight important aspects of Italian art through the ages. The course will be taught by art historian and ICCC instructor, Francesca Lanza. In the firs...
Dialects in Italy at risk of extinction
All over the world linguistic diversity is threatened and even the dialects in Italy are destined to disappear forever. The dialect is a cultural wealth of humanity as vehicles of ancient knowledge and for this reason it is important to safeguard them. According to Unesco, there are many languages that will not have a future. To preserve them an i...
Rediscover the Joy of Dining at Il Tinello East - Neighborhood Gem captivates with Classic Service and Italian Cuisine
This season, discover the joy of the traditional “evening-out” meal full of warmth, passion and resounding character at Il Tinello East. This superb new restaurant is welcoming an astonishing number of returning restaurateurs and unique visitors to the City in style at 244 East 46th Street. From United Nations diplomats to tourists to those in the...
The curious story of Nasoni and street fountains in Italy
Public fountains have a long history in Italy. They date back to the Roman period when many were built as part of the city infrastructure. The Romans were master architects and engineers, and many of the monumental fountains we see in Rome, including the Trevi Fountain, were built thanks to water transport systems they had created. However, the tru...