Birth of The New Biccari in Philadelphia
When: Sat, November 19, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST - Where: History of Italian Immigration Museum 1834 East Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 Birth of New Biccari in Philadelphia is a bilingual book (Italian & English) that tells the story of a select family of Italian immigrants from the Comune di Biccari (Italy - Region of Puglia; Pro...
A Short Guide to the Traditional Foods and Flavors of Abruzzo
In the heart of Italy, Abruzzo is a well-guarded and often sadly-forgotten treasure. Here, with virtually no flatland in between, the most majestic peaks of the Apennines slope down to the Adriatic Sea in an intoxicating variety of vistas that alternate between peaks and beaches, national parks and medieval villages. The Gran Sasso and the beaches...
The Voltaggio Brothers Are Opening an Italian Restaurant at This Upscale California Ski Resort
The Food Network-famous Voltaggio brothers Bryan and Michael are bringing their talents to one of California’s finest ski destinations. According to a press release, the duo will open a new restaurant called Vulcania at the Village at Mammoth, a condominium hotel with more than two dozen restaurants and shops on site. The new restaurant is expected...
10 Fun Facts About the Trevi Fountain
In a city full of wonders, the Trevi Fountain still manages to stand out in Rome. The monumental fountain reaches 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, and is largest fountain in the Eternal City. You will hear it before you ever see it as the water thunders out of an ancient aqueduct. So what makes the Trevi Fountain so specia...
Pinocchio’s growing influence explored in LA museum exhibition
This is no lie: Pinocchio is one of the most popular characters in children’s literature. It’s true, the little wooden puppet with a penchant for lying has become an Italian icon and now the subject of a local exhibition. The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles recently opened “A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio,” which uses hundreds of it...
Slow Travel in Liguria: Tigullio Trekking
The Gulf of Tigullio, as much of Liguria area, matches seas and mountains. So inspiring that we conceived the so called Tigullio Trekking first in our thoughts, then in practice, mainly through the web. It is a ring travel path in the Tigullio area, between mountains, seaside and historical villages. A 65 km route, suitable for everyone, no matter...
Truffle Days at Eataly
Get ready to unearth one of Italy's most prized ingredients — fresh white truffles are in season! From November 22-23, join us for Truffle Days and find prized tubers at the lowest price of the season! Famously foraged in Italy’s Piemonte region where Eataly was founded, white truffles remind us to slow down and celebrate gifts from nature. Because...
The Italian Mardi Gras: A Time To Indulge And Celebrate
Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, including Italy. The Italian version of the holiday is called “Martedì Grasso,” and it is celebrated with the same festive spirit as its American counterpart. In Italy, Martedì Grasso is a time to indulge in rich, fatty foods before the start of Lent. Many Italians ta...
Talk: Little Italies - A place or a people? The development of ethnicity in the US
When: 17 Nov 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Where: The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 250 Third Ave. N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401 As part of our series ITALIAN AMERICANS: MORE THAN 200 YEARS IN THE MAKING, dedicated to exploring the history and heritage of the millions of Italians who emigrated to the United States and demy...
Get Delicious Italian Food In One Of New Jersey's Historic Train Station
New Jersey may be one of the smaller states in the country, but we pack a pretty big punch when it comes to culture. Between our food, beaches, lushes hiking trails, rich history and so much more it's really no surprise that I'm always finding out about new and interesting things to do! Of course, New Jersey's food culture is second to none. Whethe...
Casina delle Civette: Rome's House of the Owls
Hidden away in the grounds of Villa Torlonia - off the tourist trail - is a remarkably unexpected building that seems to have fallen straight out of a fairytale. Known as the Casina delle Civette, or the little house of the owls, this curious complex was designed originally, in 1840, as a "Swiss cabin" for Prince Alessandro Torlonia. However the ca...
The Secret Ingredient That Makes Italian Cuisine so Special and Creative
We all have a soft spot for chefs and food bloggers, for online cooking courses and for those Youtube videos where they teach you how to make delicious meals in five minutes. We can tune on our favorite food TV channel, seat at a restaurant and upload photos of our plate to Instagram; we can learn all the tricks of the trade and follow all the plat...