“Top 100” 2022 by “Wine Spectator”: 20 Italian wines, Tuscany (8 wines) and Piedmont (5), lead
One out of five wines on the 100 top wines in the world ranking is Italian. The “Top 100” 2022 ranking by “Wine Spectator” gave the wines of Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo and Chianti Classico each 2 positions, together with other territories and denominations. Tuscany is the leading region, counting 8 wines and it also holds the first 7 positions...
Trio Of West Village Restaurants Named Among Best NYC Italian Eateries
There are few more beloved cuisines in New York City than Italian food, and three West Village restaurants just got named among the best in the five boroughs. Eater NY recently published a list of "New York City's 20 Top Italian Restaurants." Here are the three West Village eateries that earned a spot on the list. Don Angie: 103 Greenwich Ave. It i...
Sebastian Maniscalco: Is it Me? New Comedy Special Coming to Netflix
Talented comedian Sebastian Maniscalco's brand-new comedy special will air on Netflix. The one-hour comedy show, Is it Me? is set to premiere on December 6. This will be his fourth special to have found a home in the popular streaming service. It comes after his previous specials What’s Wrong With People?, Why Would You Do That? and Stay Hungry. Is...
Leonardo ranked 4th in the Top500 list
The supercomputer LEONARDO, jointly funded by EuroHPC and CINECA on behalf of Italian Ministry of University and Research, reached the 4th position on the latest release of the Top500 list of the fastest supercomputers in the world, as announced at the SC22 conference in Dallas, Texas on November 14, 2022. This milestone rewards CINECA’s 50-year c...
New Italian restaurant opens in Whitney Plaza
Everyone has the right to retire, even when they run a popular restaurant the neighbors love and will miss. “I’ve dedicated my life to restaurants since I’ve been here in 2001. All I did was work and work and work and build it,” former Bayou Tavern owner Domenic Padula said. “I don’t want to be anchored to one place. I want to travel a little bit.”...
How Theater Travels
When: Wed, 11/30/2022 at 4:00pm - Where: Zoom Lecture Series. Participation is free. RSVP is MANDATORY. The Zoom link will be provided on the day of the event. On the Italian Stage is a series of encounters conceived and led by Laura Caparrotti (Artistic Director, Kairos Italy Theater) that journeys into the history of Italian Theater to explore it...
Black Gold: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
It all began with the union of two families in 1931: the wedding of Santina Montorsi and Celestino Sereni in the highlands of Modena brought the Aceto Balsamico production to life, which is still active today, four generations later, at Acetaia Sereni. La batteria (literally “battery”, but a term used for the set of barrels containing balsamic vine...
Santa Is Back For This Year’s Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting And Christmas Village
Watch as your favorite downtown neighborhood is transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas twinkle lights along the 48-square blocks, 10-foot tall nutcrackers and kinetic tree holiday displays on street corners, and holiday performances. Experience some of San Diego’s best holiday spirit with loved ones at this family-friendly event when y...
How Lidia Bastianich Picks The Best Pasta At The Grocery Store
We've all been there, standing in the pasta aisle at the grocery store with a seemingly endless array of pasta options to accompany our favorite jarred (or homemade for those overachievers) pasta sauce. One of life's greatest pleasures is pasta night, so it's no wonder that when it comes to selecting which type of pasta to buy we could use a little...
Christmas tree destined for Vatican saved from the chop at last minute
The majestic silver fir that had been destined to become the Vatican's Christmas tree in St Peter's Square this year has been spared from the chop after a last-minute intervention by environmental activists. The news brings an end to a long-running dispute over the felling of the tree - which was to be a gift to Pope Francis from the mountain villa...
Nutella Nonna Approved Contest: Win a trip to Italy
This holiday season, Nutella is inviting baking enthusiasts to get their signature Nutella recipe “Nutella Nonna Approved” while encouraging families to create special holiday baking memories, together. Those who participate are entered for a chance to win a grand prize trip to Italy and one of 200+ weekly prizes. For every entry through December 1...
Bernadette Tarantino Named "Italian American of the Year" 2022
Bernadette Tarantino was named "Italian American of the Year" for 2022. The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Fratellanza Garibaldina Lodge #1627 honored her and presented her with a plaque at the organization's 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance in San Diego on Saturday, November 5th. For more than 40 years, Bernadette Tarantino has...