“Other Voices of Italy” (OVOI)
Tuesday, February 21, 2023. From 6:00 pm To 7:00 pm. Organized by: IIC-NY (686 Park Ave, New York, NY). Entrance: Free. Book now. Presentation of “Other Voices of Italy” (OVOI), a translation series of books published by Rutgers University Press (first release January 13, 2023). Speakers: the editors Eilis Kierans, Alessandro Vettori, Sandra Waters...
Bars in Italy
The concept of going to a bar, and the definition of the bar itself, is very different in Italy from that held in any Anglo-Saxon or Northern European country. A bar in Italy‘s a place for refreshments, where one can have a quick breakfast in the morning, usually consisting of a coffee or cappuccino (strictly drunk in the AM) and a croissant. Throu...
Italy-born owners of Avocaderia use Mexican staple to grow Big Apple restaurant empire
A pair of college buddies from Italy have taken their love for a Mexican staple, the humble avocado, and grown it into a burgeoning restaurant empire in the Big Apple. Alessandro Biggi and Francesco Brachetti, who had never even tried the fruit (yes, fruit) when they met nearly two decades ago at a university in Milan, recently opened their fourth...
The art of “arrangiarsi”: Neapolitan ways of getting by
A city of excessive potential and catastrophe, Naples bears various scars on its skin: volcanic eruptions, cholera, rubbish emergencies, earthquakes, lahars, but also revolutions, battles, urban redevelopment and unparalleled cultural riches. In such a city, what’s a local to do? And in an economic context where unemployment is almost 28% (data fro...
Nino Antonelli, a leader in Stamford's Italian-American community, mourned: 'Nino helped' everybody
Annino “Nino” Antonelli never complained, was willing to take a chance on people, loved politics and managed to participate in a host of community organizations while remaining devoted to his family, said his wife of 37 years. Nino Antonelli died Feb. 3 after a hard fight against prostate cancer, his wife Marylena said. He was 70. Marylena Antonell...
Typical Valentine’s Day sweets: the feast of lovers in the Italian tradition
The Saint, elected symbol of love and protector of lovers, comes from Terni. The Christian martyr, according to legend, helped two young newlyweds celebrate their wedding by giving them a rather large sum of money. In fact, the feast of St. Valentine as we know it today was probably born to Christianise the ancient pagan festival of lupercalia (lin...
Former Providence mayor places $50K bid on controversial Columbus statue
Former Providence Mayor and real estate mogul Joe Paolino has set his sights on purchasing a controversial statue. Paolino tells 12 News he’s attempting to preserve the capital city’s Christopher Columbus statue, which has been vandalized numerous times in recent years. “It turned my stomach to see red paint thrown on it,” he said. “It was a slap i...
A 2023 Guide to Carnivals in Italy
Filled with color, grandeur and a playful sense of derision toward class divisions, Italian carnivals are uniquely celebratory. Most regions have more than a few to choose from, so this list isn't comprehensive, but here’s what to expect at some of this year’s showstoppers: Venice, Acireale, Viareggio, Cento, Fano and Crema. One of the oldest among...
Penna’s Italian Market recognized as one of the “25 Essential Hoagie Shops” by Philadelphia Magazine
Penna’s Italian Market (545 North Bethlehem Pike, Spring House) was named one of the “25 Essential Hoagie Shops” in the Philadelphia region in the February 2023 issue of Philadelphia Magazine. It was the only hoagie shop in Montgomery County to make the list. The article is behind a paywall, so you will have to spend a few bucks to learn about all...
Tourism pushes food industry to record 580 bn
The recovery of tourism after the pandemic has boosted the Italian food industry, which has become Italy's top single asset to the tune of a record 580 billion euros in the last year despite the energy crisis linked to the war in Ukraine, farmers' group Coldiretti said in a report out Friday. The report, titled 'Food and tourism, Italy Winning', w...
Italy’s Commercial Posters Are Works of Fine Art
In 1926, Italian Futurist painter Fortunato Depero debuted “Squisito al selz” at the 15th Venice Biennial. The painting advertised Campari, a popular Italian aperitif, and belonged to a genre Depero called quadro pubblicitario or “advertising painting.” Depero’s Biennial presentation was an offshoot of a half-decade collaboration between the artist...
Giada De Laurentiis Leaves Food Network For Amazon Studios
Fan-favorite chef Giada De Laurentiis is exiting Food Network for Amazon Studios after two decades with the cooking channel. Giada's first show, Everyday Italian, premiered on Food Network in 2003. She has since starred in many other television shows, most notably Giada at Home, Giada in Italy, Giada Entertains, Giada's Holiday Handbook, and Simply...