Italian gas storage at end of winter seen higher than in 2022
Italy should end this winter with its gas storage facilities fuller than last year, grid operator Snam said on Tuesday, in a sign that the country has been successful in tackling the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine. Snam, which manages the bulk of country's stock through its Stogit unit, said its storage was 84% full at the end of las...
Italian restaurant Casa D’Italia opens in Clarksville, with lasagna, chicken parm and more
If you’re looking for authentic, traditional Italian cuisine but don’t have time for a trip to Italy, Casa D’Italia in Clarksville (TN) has got you covered. The new restaurant is now open at 1345 Fort Campbell Blvd., offering fresh Italian dishes. They have several lunch and dinner options along with appetizers, desserts and sides. The restaurant o...
J. Marchini Farms mourns founder
Joe (Giuseppe) Marchini, who founded California-based J. Marchini Farms specializing in radicchio and Italian specialties, died Dec. 28 surrounded by family. He was 84. Joe in a fieldMr. Marchini’s farming career may have ended with radicchio, but it all began with tomatoes. His parents, Florindo and Elisa Marchini, made a long and uncertain journe...
Craco - Medieval Ghost Town in Italy
In Basilicata, southern Italy, visitors might take a detour to visit a unique medieval ghost town that has been abandoned for 40 years. The uninhabited city is called Craco and belongs to the province of Matera. Craco is located 25 miles from the Gulf of Taranto and was constructed at the top of a 1,300-foot-high cliff that overlooks the Cavone Riv...
Marsala's Italian Grill boasts mom and pop-style atmosphere in Atascocita
Before opening up the original Marsala’s Italian Grill in Huffman, Teresa Guzman and Isaac Rodriguez had worked at Hasta La Pasta in Humble for 20 years. When the eatery shut down, they decided to create a restaurant of their own from scratch. The pair, along with co-owner Douglas Guzman, opened the original Marsala’s in Huffman in 2015 before expa...
Inside the playful curious world of artist and designer Bruno Munari
The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA), New York, opened its doors for the exhibition titled Bruno Munari: The Child Within, for its fall 2022 season. The exhibition, organised in collaboration with Corraini Edizioni, under the patronage of Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New York, was curated by Steven Guarnaccia, author, illustrator and an associ...
Get to Know Grappa, the Fragrant Italian Liquor
Once associated with peasants, Grappa has drifted from its modest origins. Today, the spirit is common at Italian dinner tables of all stripes. Grappa’s evolution is a result of both tradition and reinvention, as modern distillers work to refine their products for generations to come. Though its role in modern drinking culture is still progressing,...
The 20 Best Spots To Grab A Cannoli In NYC
Don't write Italy off as just pasta, pizza, and good coffee. The Mediterranean island has a long history as a food-lovers destination, but those pursuing "la dolce vita" shouldn't overlook all the luxurious desserts on offer. Think tiramisu, biscotti, and of course, cannoli. Cannoli, delectable Sicilian treats, are crisp-fried pastry tubes filled w...
Michael Cavalieri between Italy and the US
Michael Cavalieri is an Actor/Writer/Director originally from New York. His Directorial Debut “RITORNATO” was awarded a special grant by the Russo Brothers, the Directors of Avengers: Endgame (the highest grossing film of all time), the National Italian American Foundation and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Based on a true story about f...
Italian 'bioinformatics' find mutations of rare kids' tumour
A new Italian study in 'bioinformatics' has uncovered several hitherto unknown mutations of a serious tumour in children, paving the way for new and more targeted treatment of the neuroblastoma. The malign tumour of the nervous system strikes around 15,000 children and teenagers around the world each year, and over a hundred in Italy. It is conside...
Santino’s Little Italy celebrates Italian cuisine
Back at home, the kitchen is the heart of my house. While most families spend their time in living rooms, my family tends to gather in the kitchen, usually because my grandma is cooking up something for dinner that night. Coming from a family of Italian immigrants, I have very high expectations for Italian restaurants. Last Friday, a couple of my f...
Tony Award-winner, Chicago stage champion Frank Galati dies
Frank Galati, an actor, director, teacher and adapter who was a pivotal figure in Chicago's theater community and a two-time Tony Award winner, died Monday. He was 79. Galati won twin Tonys in 1990 — best play and best director — for his adaptation and staging of Steppenwolf’s production of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath,” starring Gary Sini...