New Italian eatery opens in Penfield, serving specialty pizza, homemade desserts and deli delights
Capone's Italian Eatery has opened in Penfield. The restaurant, located at 1811 Penfield Road, serves specialty pizza, cold and hot subs, pasta, salads and homemade Italian desserts, including carrot cake and cheesecake. The 1,100-square-foot business is part pizzeria and Italian eatery and part deli, said owner Bryan Dezio, a Penfield native who n...
Were the Greeks the first to bring viticulture to Italy? Basilicata “debunks” the myth
The Greeks brought viticulture to Italy, but the question of how they would do it has never been asked. At least until now. Research proves exactly the opposite and follows the traces of the Greeks and then the Romans in their penetration of the Apennine territories, starting with the Alta Val d’Agri, one of the terminals of Greek exploration and t...
Festa Italiana Taking Place June 10 in Waltham
Come One, Come All! Cheers everyone! The much-acclaimed Festa Italiana, an Italian style festival, is returning to the (Waltham Common): 610 Main St. Waltham, MA 02452. Saturday, June 10, 2023 (10 am – 5m). (Rain date June 11th). Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of live entertainment; music; dancing; food; crafts; children’s amusements; games and ac...
Malcesine, the medieval village on Lake Garda
Malcesine is a charming medieval village with just over three thousand inhabitants and is located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. In addition to being a charming village full of history, ancient monuments and museums, loved by the great characters of art and literature of the past is also famous for its food and wine offer. There are many sport...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Naples Spaghetti House In Ohio
I happen to be of the belief that there’s nothing a bowl of pasta can’t cure. Feeling under the weather? Grab a hot bowl of ramen (bonus if it’s Cincinnati-chili ramen). Craving something hearty and comforting? Mac and cheese FTW! And then there’s everybody’s childhood favorite: spaghetti. Whether you prefer your spaghetti in cacio y pepe form, car...
The Archaeological Story of the Etruscan People
When someone mentions ancient civilizations of antiquity, most of us think of the mighty Romans. But long before the Romans came to be the great power they are still known for, there were the Etruscans. This enigmatic culture was native to the Italian peninsula and ruled over a region known as Etruria, which stretched between the Tiber and Arno riv...
Al Pacino surpasses pal Robert De Niro, 79, as oldest Hollywood dad, expecting child at 83
There must be something in the water for two Italian gangsters from "The Godfather" to end up with new babies later in life. Al Pacino will become a father for the fourth time, his representatives confirmed to Fox News Digital, just weeks after his pal Robert De Niro, 79, welcomed his seventh child. Pacino is expecting his first child with girlfrie...
How To Find The Best Beaches In Italy
Italy’s long and varied coast has served a summer getaway for thousands of years, but in a country with 7500-kilometers of waterfront how do you find the best sun-kissed perch for a warm-weather holiday? You won’t go wrong heading to dolce vita mainstays* like Capri, a favorite of ancient emperors; billionaire-magnet Portofino (although you’ll need...
Kick Off Summer With Little Italy’s Annual Culinary Event, Taste Of Little Italy
Prepare you tastebuds and Taste Passport for a day full of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine at the annual Taste of Little Italy on June 20th and 21st. Foodies will eat, sip and stroll their way through the neighborhood sampling culinary delights from more than 30 of San Diego’s top chefs and restaurants. “Taste of Little Italy has drawn hundreds o...
Adorable Fiat Topolino EV Is the Electric Beach Car of Your Italian Dreams
When you imagine driving along the Amalfi coast, you don't picture yourself going fast. Not because of the notorious traffic, but because it's one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world. Your ideal vacation drive likely also involves a convertible, or at least something open air. Leave it to the Italians to build the perfect car for th...
“Restitution Ceremony of a Rare Document to Italy” at IIC – NY
Restitution Ceremony of a Rare Document to Italy presented by Monuments Men and Women Foundation, June 6, 2023, 11AM. In the period 1945–1951, the Monuments Men and Women found and returned to the rightful owners more than 4 million works of art and cultural objects stolen by the Nazis. Still, hundreds of thousands of objects — including paintings,...
Rome's Colosseum becomes more accessible with new elevator
The Colosseum on Tuesday inaugurated an elevator to make the site more accessible for people with mobility difficulties as well as offering panoramic views over the Rome landmark. The new lift, which will allow visitors to reach the highest levels of the ancient amphitheatre, was inaugurated in the presence of Italy's culture minister Gennaro Sangi...