White truffles of Alba: Piedmont’s rare, uncultivable funghi
I remember the first time I walked into a local trattoria in Alba during the peak of white truffle season, hit by the distinctive aroma of umami meets earth. On steroids. That was the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba. Considered the most famous white truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico) in the world, the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba can only be found in the northern Italia...
'Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition' coming to downtown Green Bay in November
Michelangelo's famed frescos from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City are on their way to downtown Green Bay. "Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" is coming to the KI Convention Center, 333 Main St., Nov. 18 through Jan. 3, according to information posted on the touring event's website. Visitors will have the chance to stan...
Lake Fucino, third in Italy after Garda and Maggiore
In Italy there are many lakes and rivers but you should know that in the past there were also large ones such as Lake Fucino. This is located in Abruzzo on theCentral Apennines and is today a fertile valley. Here you can find out in depth what this lake is and what it was like. You will also know its history and you will know why it is important. T...
This Las Vegas Italian Restaurant Has A Whole New Look, Menu And Chef
Las Vegas Italian dining options have expanded with the opening of Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro at Rampart Casino. Located in the main promenade that connects JW Marriot and Rampart Casino, Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro is centrally located for guests at both properties to enjoy. The menu features robust Italian staples from chef Paula Smagacz l...
How Calabrian Chiles Get Their Heat
The province of Calabria, which composes the tip of the Italian "boot," is relatively unknown to outsiders. Condé Nast Traveler remarks that tourists are so rare in the region that those who do venture there can have a hard time finding accommodations. Italians from other regions express little interest in Calabria, as the province's reputation has...
One Summer in 1888, Three Milestones for the Italian-Americans in the South Village
In the latter half of the 19th century, Manhattan and Brooklyn became centers of everyday life for thousands of Italian immigrants entering the United States. Their numbers started off small — the 1860 federal census showed just 1,067 Italian-born people living in New York City and Brooklyn — but grew quickly by the end of the century, almost tripl...
Tino's Artisan Pizza Co. Expands to NYC with 6th Location
Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. is an artisanal Pizzeria and Italian restaurant that focuses on using organic, local, and sustainable ingredients, from owners Tino Procaccini, Dominick Natoli, and Andréa Di Meglio. Tino’s is famous for their pizzas, made with unbleached, unbromated flour, hand-stretched to 12-inches round, and feature a signature crispy, ...
SCIM / Italian for all tastes
On the occasion of the 7th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Department of French and Italian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, invited Prof. Giovanna Frosini to lead an online lecture that will focus on central moments and aspects of Italian language and food experience; particular attention will be given to the analys...
7 Ways to Channel Your Inner Stanley Tucci in Italy's 'Food Valley'
Any trip to Italy promises its share of memorable meals. But to go straight to the source, travelers should head to Emilia-Romagna, a region that has become synonymous with food. Boasting the country's highest number — an incredible 44 total — of PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products, including P...
This Phoenix Italian restaurant is taking cannoli and meatballs national with $30M expansion
Joey and Cristina Maggiore's Italian restaurants The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker will expand with nearly 20 additional locations opening over the next four years, including the first restaurants outside of Arizona. The Maggiore Group restaurants currently have three locations each in the metro Phoenix area and the group plans to open tw...
Our Lady of the Rosary Church: ‘Garland of Roses’ in San Diego
Today, Our Lady of the Rosary Church of San Diego — popularly known as “The Jewel of Little Italy” — shines even brighter after undergoing a major, award-winning restoration in 2021 to highlight its original liturgical art and beauty. The church was built by its first pastor, Father Sylvester Rabagliati, a native of Italy and student of St. John Bo...
Head’s Up: The Tragic Love Story behind Sicily’s Moorish Head Planters
Many passionate love stories start out nice enough, but somewhere along the way jealousy, cultural clashes, or rejection enter the stage…and romance turns to tragedy. Romeo and Juliet, Samson and Delilah, Tony and (I just met a girl named) Maria, and so many more illustrate this never-ending fascination with love gone bad. Sicily embraces her own t...