21 Italian Romance Movies to Fall in Love With
Italian cinema has long been known for its extravagant and passionate romance films, and for good reason. From the classic La Dolce Vita to the more recent Call Me By Your Name, Italian directors have a way of capturing the essence of love and all of its complications in a way that is both beautiful and heart-wrenching. These movies transport you t...
Italian leather executive joins Omnia Leather producer
Omnia Leather, a custom leather stationary and motion upholstery manufacturer, has appointed Shannon Del Vecchio as vice president of sales. Most recently, Del Vecchio was vice president of sales for Natuzzi Editions for the U.S. and Mexico, where she led the company’s leather business in North America for the past seven years. In addition, Del Vec...
Abruzzo, Lazio & Molise National Park Is a True Wonder of Italy
The Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise National Park, until recently known just as the Abruzzo National Park, is an Italian national park with headquarters in the town of Pescasseroli (population 2,206 in the 2015 census) in the province of L’Aquila in the region of Abruzzo. It is the oldest national park in the Apennine mountains and the second oldest in...
This Is Why New Jersey Is Obsessed With Guy Fieri
So what is Guy Fieri’s secret sauce? New Jersey is literally obsessed with him. I’ve seen the proof. All we have to do is write about him and our ratings go through the roof. So I did a deep dive into who the hell this Guy really is to figure out why we all want to be his BFF. In case you didn’t realize how big this cat is, the proof is documented...
Italian pop star Peppe Cirillo performs Jan. 26 at Casa Belvedere
ONE NIGHT ONLY at Casa Belvedere: Southern Italy's renowned pop star singer, songwriter and recording artist PEPPE CIRILLO. Thursday, January 26 • 6:30 pm. Casa Belvedere | 79 Howard Ave., Staten Island, NY. Reserve now – this event will sell out quickly! $90 members, $100 non-members All-inclusive Live Concert and Dinner. Price includes buffet din...
Italian pianist to play Jan. 22 at St. Matt’s
An Italian pianist will perform a free recital at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, RI. The program by Daniel Roma will begin with two compositions from Calabrian composer Alfonso Rendano (1853-1931), followed by work from Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert and Alexander Scriabin. Roma is the world’s leadin...
Amalfi Coast-inspired cuisine comes to Midtown with the opening of Alici
A restaurant idea that chef Pat Pascarella came up with more than five years ago has debuted in Midtown. Alici opened last month in the Midtown Promenade at 931 Monroe Drive. The restaurant took over the space left vacant when FROGS Cantina closed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pascarella said he’s been wanting to open a seafood and pa...
2023: 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy
2023 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy. The U.S. – Italy Fulbright Commission will celebrate this milestone by selecting projects of Fulbright Alumni who have given their contribution to U.S. – Italy relations. Selected projects will be awarded during the annual meeting of Italian and U.S. Fulbright grantees in June 2023...
Venice Carnevale: Italy's most fabled carnival
Venice, the Italian queen of carnival cities, will host 18 days of Carnevale this year, with events taking place along the city's canals and across its bridges and squares from 4-21 February 2023. Artisans in the lagoon city are busy preparing masks and floats for the annual Carnevale di Venezia, one of the world's best-loved carnivals, whose theme...
CIAO Delco and Widener University present Italian entertainers in concert
CIAO Delco and Widener University will present singers Chris Ruggiero and Steve Silicato in concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at Widener University Alumni Auditorium, 1 University Place, Chester. Donation is $25, which includes concert and refreshments and hors’ douvres during intermission. The event is sponsored by Cento, as well as Widener Universit...
Northern Italy road trip - From Milan to Bolzano
Traveling along Lake Como and up through the Dolomites is a breath-taking journey. With spectacular scenery and photo stops around every corner, this is a perfect trip to take by car. It gives you the flexibility to visit some of the smaller towns, drive through majestic mountain passes and make the most of your time in these beautiful regions. See...
First Look: Olivella's Italian Deli in Deep Ellum Pivots to the Lunch Crowd
Everyone knows Olivella’s for its pizza. The Dallas-based franchise has been serving up Neapolitan and Roman-style pies since 2006. Since then, it has branched out from its original location across from Southern Methodist University. Its newest site offers something a bit different, though. Deep Ellum seemed like a sure-fire spot for expansion in S...