First Look: Thompson Italian Extends Its Olive Branch To Alexandria
There’s a new kid on King Street in Old Town Alexandria bringing a spin on Italian cuisine derived from the owners’ family traditions and love for seasonal ingredients. Thompson Italian, which opened in Alexandria in January, initially made its local debut with a flagship restaurant in Falls Church in 2019. Despite early acclaim, the restaurant onl...
Italian exports to Florida grew significantly in 2022
2022 marks another record year for Italian exports to Florida, which reached the important figure of $3,470.9 million, with a +26.6% growth with respect to the previous year. According to recently published Enterprise Florida data on sources from the U.S. Department of Commerce, among the Italian products registering the most significant growth, Ya...
Balsamic Vinegar: a landmark for Emilia-Romagna
In 2022, the new Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Pgi Agribusiness District was included in the National List of Agribusiness Districts Pdo/Pgi agrifood product by production value (source: Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, data 2021). THE NEW DISTRICT FOR TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA PDOAlbeit a niche production the...
Sarno, Italy: A Hidden Gem in the Shadow of Mount Vesuvius
Sarno, a small town located in the Campania region of southern Italy, is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more popular destinations like Naples or the Amalfi Coast. However, those who venture to Sarno are rewarded with an authentic Italian experience, complete with charming streets, delicious food, and a rich history that dates back to anci...
The Sweet Easter Bread That Finally Won Over My Mother's Italian In-Laws
In my Italian family you knew Lent (40 days of deprivation, soul-searching, and fasting) was almost over when the annual baking contest began. This was no casual competition. This was the Easter Bread Grand Prix. You baked to win. The original roster of bakers included Viola, my formidable paternal grandmother; her equally ambitious sisters Edith,...
Italy Doubles Film Distribution Fund to $2 Million, Expands Scope to Include Streaming, TV – FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
A €1.2 million ($1.27 million) Italian fund established to boost theatrical distribution of feature films around the world is set to double to more than €2 million and expand its scope to cover streaming and television. “What we would like to do is increase the distribution of Italian movies all around the world,” Roberto Stabile, head of special p...
With Columbus gone, statue of saint to take its place in Piazza Italia Park
Three years after a statue of explorer Christoper Columbus was vandalized and ordered removed from a downtown park, a new statue will go up in its place. The new statue of a Catholic saint, which was sought by a retired construction company executive, will be erected on the pedestal where the Columbus statue stood in what used to be known as Columb...
Longtime owner of Luciano’s Italian Restaurant dies at age 76
Macomb County’s dining scene lost a key player this week with the loss of Luciano Gianino, the longtime owner of Luciano’s Italian Restaurant in Clinton Township. Mr. Gianino died Tuesday following an illness. He was 76. Known for his devotion and love for his family and the Italian eatery that bore his name, he was known as a kind and gracious bus...
LUCA Lecture by ICC's Creative Director at USD
Friday, March 24th at 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Learning Commons 107 - University of San Diego Campus (5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA). Beatrice Basso is going to USD to speak about the Italian language and cultural work she did for Pixar’s film LUCA which takes place in a fictional Italian town inspired by the coastal town of Cinque Terre. She will discuss...
St. Joseph’s Day traditions trumpet his protective role
I’m pretty sure that almost everyone who lives in the New Orleans area has heard of and or visited a St. Joseph altar. But, for those of us who are Catholic and Italian, St. Joseph’s Altars are steeped with family tradition, delicious food, recipes handed down through the generations and an anticipation of visiting various churches to view the beau...
Trekking Near Rome: Discover Latium’s Natural Beauty On Foot
Latium is not only known for being the region hosting the eternal city of Rome, but also for its picturesque landscapes, beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning natural reserves. One of the best ways to explore its beauty is by trekking: here are five of the most impressive trails the region has to offer, just a stone’s throw from the centre of Rom...
Zoppé, an Italian Family Circus, takes stage at Largo Central Park
Zoppé, an Italian Family Circus, is scheduled to perform a series of shows on the grounds of the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center this weekend. The shows, which will feature dog acts, traditional Italian equestrian routines and classic circus clowning, run from Thursday, March 16, through Sunday, March 19, with two shows each day plus thre...