Swindled to America
In the final six weeks of 1872, two thousand haggard Italian immigrants disembarked at New York, more than had arrived in the previous ten months. What had sparked this sudden influx? In Italy, a faltering economy forced thousands of unemployed peasants to leave the country. Plagued by labor shortages, South American nations like Argentina and Braz...
Forbidden Love public debut: the love story of Bobby Darin and Connie Francis
Sunday, Nov 6th, at Green Room 42 NYC (570 10th Ave 4th fl) at 7pm. This show tells the tale of the tragic love story of Bobby Darin and Connie Francis featuring storytelling, dialogue and all of their greatest hits with Broadway quality musicians and performance. Vanessa Racci plays Connie and Charlie Romo plays Bobby. The show previewed on ABC7NY...
Michael Bonasera Takes Us to the History of the Italian Immigration Museum
Dom welcomes Michael Bonasera, Chairman and Curator of the History of the Italian Immigration Museum, to tell what’s been going on at the museum on Columbus Day. First, Dom and Michael remember the time that Michael inducted Giordano into the museum, placing him between Frank Sinatra and Frank Rizzo. Then, Bonasera tells what’s recently been added...
Castel d'Asso Etruscan Tombs
The Necropoli Etrusca di Castel d’Asso is located about 10km west of Viterbo in an area of Etruscan settlements in northen Lazio called Tuscia (see our Lazio Map). The site is said to be one of the best preserved Etruscan necropolis in Italy. The site is free to visit, and there is parking alongside the road for easy access. The necropolis is dated...
The Littlest Little Italy | Providence, Rhode Island
Tucked into the smallest state of the nation, you will find historic Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. In the early 1900s, Federal Hill experienced an influx of Italian immigrants and it became one of the most populated Italian settlements. Known to residents as “The Hill” or “Little Hill,” this central neighborhood spanning Atwells Avenue...
October is a Favorite for the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy
The air is cool and crisp, the leaves are colorful, and you can get pumpkin-spice everything. But that’s not why we are excited for October. It is because October is Italian Heritage Month – a time for Italian Americans to embrace traditions, family memories, and yes, foods! Speaking of food, we enjoyed preparing a pasta dinner for members of the l...
The ‘best pizzeria in the world’ will turn into an Italian coffee shop on Saturday mornings
Here's another reason to visit Una Pizza Napoletana, deemed the best pizzeria in the world by 50 Top Pizza just a few weeks ago: the Orchard Street restaurant will turn into a breakfast destination dubbed Caffè Napoletana on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm beginning November 5. Espresso for all! Owner and chef Anthony Mangieri has come up with th...
Versace opens first outlet store in Wrentham
An international fashion house has opened its first outlet store in New England, which is only its second retail store in the state. Luxury brand Versace has opened at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. The Italian company is known for “fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, prêt-à-porter, accessories, jewelry, watches, eyewear,...
Italy's pious village with a profane secret
Crunchy yet tender, sweet and high in calories, there's a peculiar Italian snack which is sandwiched between two pieces of Christian communion wafers. The ostie piene, or "filled hosts" -- a mouthwatering mix of almonds and honey stuffed between two wafers -- are one of Italy's most delicious cookies. And they could also be one of its most sacrileg...
Is Philly’s Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey?
Sometimes, with restaurants, I build up expectations that are almost impossible to meet. I have been burned too many times. The chances of this happening are generally slim, but increase tenfold when a spot is recommended to me over and over again. When I found myself driving an hour and a half to Collingswood’s Zeppoli, I kept asking myself, “Will...
The Italian TV Forum & Festival returns to Los Angeles this fall
The Italian TV Forum & Festival (ITTV), the world’s premiere event dedicated to the Italian audiovisual market and the connections between its international counterparts, announced today the festival will once again be returning to Los Angeles November 6 through November 9, 2022. Taking place at NeueHouse in West Hollywood and Terra Eataly in Centu...
A House Party in Tuscany | Villa Arniano
I recently got my hands on a new book called A House Party in Tuscany and was reminded of just how much I love the interiors and gardens of Villa Arniano, interior designer Camilla Guinness’s farmhouse in Tuscany. Have you seen it? A House Party in Tuscany – Recipes, Stories and Art from Arniano was written by Amber Guinness, Camilla’s daughter an...