9 Most Reliable Italian Cars Ever Made
There's no doubt that Italy has been a giant in the automotive industry for decades. From Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati to Alfa Romeo and Fiat, Italy has produced some of the most iconic cars ever made. However, because the '70s generation of cars from these brands got stereotyped as unreliable, many people believe that there weren't many reli...
The Goodfellas of comedy — Eric D’Alessandro and Vic DiBitetto — are performing at NJPAC on April 15: How to get tix
Standups Vic DiBitetto and Eric D’Alessandro are coming to New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Betty Wold Johnson Stage on April 15, 2023 at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now. D’Alessandro, a Staten Island native who in December 2022 sold out two shows at the St. George Theatre, will be performing with Brooklyn native Vic DiBitetto for their Funny...
The Gooiest Polenta of Them All
Polenta concia is a typical dish from the Valle d’Aosta. Made of polenta, cheese, and butter, it’s definitely a high-calorie recipe, but a perfect energy food for cold climate. Actually, the polenta isn’t the main source of calories. It’s the cheese. So you can choose just how rich and substantial you want to make it. Fontina, just like the ancient...
Luca Cesari Tells the History of Pasta Through 10 Dishes
Luca Cesari got his first taste for pasta as a child in the 1970s in his native Bologna when his grandmother lovingly served him two Italian specialties: tagliatelle alla bolognese and tortellini. Now, in adulthood, the food historian and writer has chronicled how a wide array of pasta dishes made the Italian food staple so influential around the w...
Where to ski in Italy: how to choose slopes and ski areas
Among the countless attractions that Italy offers to its visitors, mountain places undoubtedly play a very important role. In the winter season, ski resorts throughout the country are filled with enthusiasts who can't wait to put on a pair of skis and have hours of fun on the slopes, spending unforgettable days dedicated to sport and being together...
Italians: Who Are We?–Lawrence Tartaglino
When: February 2 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Where: SF Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Everyone has a preconceived idea of who we are. In his talk, Lawrence Tartaglino presents a new, revealing look into the life and background of the Italian people. He uncovers, among other things, who truly invented the telephone, w...
Alfa Romeo Is Prioritizing Customer Satisfaction And Quality
Alfa Romeo is eager to improve customer satisfaction and the quality of vehicles it sells in the United States as it looks to grow its presence in the market. The Italian car manufacturer will ditch all of its combustion-powered models in the United States by 2027 and while it wants to boost sales, it is focusing on much more than that, vice presid...
The 5 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Always Brings Back From Italy
Italian-American chef Giada De Laurentiis received her culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and she has been starring in cooking shows, authoring cookbooks, winning Emmys, and opening restaurants ever since. America trusts her when it comes to all things Italian — she was born in Rome, after all (via Food Network). And naturally, the bub...
The Wine Viking at Home in Sicily
Peter Vinding-Diers’ love affair with winemaking began in the early 1960s when he was a French lit student at the Sorbonne in Paris. A friend offered him a lift to the south of France in a factory-fresh Triumph TR4. Zipping through Burgundy’s bush-trained vineyards, Vinding-Diers had a revelation. He loved wine and working in nature. So, what if he...
Moto Morini Enters U.S. Market
Moto Morini, an iconic Italian motorcycle brand, has announced its entrance into the American market. With the addition of the U.S., Moto Morini further increases its rapidly growing global presence, which includes operations in Italy, India and Asia. Moto Morini, with European headquarters in Milan, Italy, was founded in 1937 by the famed motorcyc...
The Roman Navy: When Rome Ruled the Sea
Less famous than the legions, the Roman navy had an essential role in establishing and expanding ancient Rome’s power and influence. Comparable to the Georgian navy that secured British dominance over the world’s seas by the late eighteenth century, the Roman navy was crucial in maintaining Rome’s mastery of the Mediterranean and other seas. From o...
Washington producer Va Piano Vineyards extends holding in Walla Walla
Boutique Washington producer Va Piano Vineyards has bought a 21 hectare (52 acre) plot in the Walla Walla Valley on the Washington/Oregon border from SeVein Ownership Group, which it intends to use to boost its Italian and Bordeaux varieties. The new plot, which will be renamed Giovanoni Estate after owner Justin Wylie’s Italian grandmother, is si...