I've lived in America all my life, but a peculiar law could make me an Italian citizen
by Michael Chiaravalloti I've visited Italy just once in my life, but I felt an instant connection to the country when I stepped foot in the Milano Centrale train station in late September 2012. In March, my father and I will make our first ever pilgrimage to the remote "comune" of Polia. There, my family can trace its history back fo...
Welcome to the first seven stars hotel in the world, in Italy
by Claudia Astarita Although the "Dubai Sail" has often presented itself as the only 7stars hotel in the world, the American magazine Forbes is now revealing something different of which Italy should be proud. In fact, the Seven Stars Galleria in Milan is the only certified 7stars hotel in the world by SGS (the world's leading inspect...
Pastosa Ravioli celebrates first year in Cranford and 50 years of quality and tradition
Pastosa Ravioli, the third generation, family-owned and operated Italian specialty food company widely recognized as the source of New York's finest ravioli, fresh pasta and Italian specialties will mark its first year anniversary in Cranford with a two-month community celebration. Located at 200 South Ave. East in Cranford, this is the 10...
Italian restaurant opens in Beatrice
By Scott Koperski A new restaurant is aiming to bring a taste of Italy to Beatrice. Florio's Italian Grille has been operating in the Indian Creek Mall for around a week following a soft opening. Featuring a wide variety of pizza and stromboli varieties, owner Tony Berisha said the restaurant has something for everyone and has be...
From chestnuts to truffles, the fall is a great time of the year to savor Italy
by Chiara Assi The end of summer can be sort of bittersweet and the arrival of the cooler months may not always be welcome. Yet, fall has a lot to offer, especially when traveling through Italy: October and November are two months filled with gastronomy festivals that celebrate the seasonal flavors and invite everyone to slow down...
Geneva Sons of Italy to present 'A Passport to Italy'
The Sons of Italy-Geneva Lodge No. 2397 and Hobart and William Smith Colleges will present "A Passport to Italy: An Evening of Food, Wine and Culture" from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. The event will include mandolin and accordion music, four travelogues, wine and food tastings and Italian refreshme...
Art show celebrates Italian heritage
by Jodi Streahle Twenty-five students won cash prizes for the artwork they entered in the 23rd annual Italian Heritage Student Art Show. Three best of show awards were given to: Laurianna Panico of Clearview Regional High School, Eli DelValle of Bridgeton High School and Nicholas Lonetto of St. Augustine Prep. The show featur...
Hotel Granduca: A slice of Italy comes to West Austin
by Jan Buchholz Hotel Granduca will open Nov. 4 — only two days behind schedule, due in part to the volatile weather that lashed Central Texas Friday. The Italian-inspired hotel crowns a hillside near Bee Cave Road and Capital of Texas Highway. Giorgio Borlenghi, a Houston developer born in Milan, created the luxury hospitality brand...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 72
WTI Magazine #72 2015 November 13Author : Umberto Mucci Translation by: Ciao from Rome! Welcome to the 72nd issue of our online magazine. We are starting to establish a series of partnership with institutions and organizations that do a great job in one of more aspects of the relationship between Italy and the United States. Today we...
Make & Take class: il VOV (Italian holiday drink)
The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy a traditional Italian cold-weather drink: VOV, a delicious egg-based beverage infused with Marsala wine. Born in the city of Padova in 1845, the drink quickly gained scores of aficionados in Italy and abroad, due to its delicate taste and energizing properties. On Thursday, December 3rd from 6:30...
New Mexico musicians weigh in on performing with Frank Sinatra
by Kathaleen Roberts You couldn't wear brown shoes with the Chairman at the microphone. Frank Sinatra was a swirl of quirks and contradictions orbited by women, public battles and allegations of mob connections, all grounded by The Voice. With his birthday centennial looming Saturday, Dec. 12, celebrations are erupting across...
Finally, a Rossini competition in the United States
The smiling gentleman is none other than the legendary Rockwell Blake and the woman is Guadalupe Paz, winner of the competition. Below she is pictured with the "fathers of the competition", Bruce Johansen and Michael Cressey. The first ever Rossini competition in the United States was held in California on November 13-14. The com...