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For the past few weeks, restaurant-obsessed Houstonians have been making their way to the East End to try Mimo. Quietly open for lunch only (for now), the new Italian restaurant has been earning raves for its commitment to serving well executed dishes in a clean, comfortable space. Led by chef Fernando Rios and beverage specialist Mike Sammons, Mim...

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Ancient, luxurious, enjoyable and - of course - Sicilian. Agrigento, the Italian Capital of Culture 2025, is the city to visit now and in the near future. Famous everywhere for its Doric temples, a Unesco World Heritage Site, it knows how to amaze its visitors.  Millennia after its apex, a poignant, decadent, and majestic beauty still survives beyo...

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High-end Italian furniture maker Cassina will open the doors to its largest store ever in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the company told WWD Thursday. Located at 145 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood, the store spans two floors and 13,000-square-feet of prime retail space. It is Cassina’s biggest store in the world, after its Milan Via Durini...

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Before I was more seasoned in the ways of beloved Italy, I would pay only a passing glance at the small, mysterious shops that sat modestly under the shadow of a blue sign marked with a prominent letter T. An inquisitive peek inside brought instant curiosity: colors and shapes and rows and shelves of all things imaginable squeezed into what seemed...

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Pasta doesn't always mean spaghetti and meatballs, and sometimes sauce isn't just red or white. While there are countless pizzerias across the Jersey Shore where you enjoy a comforting bowl of penne a la vodka, the following spots boast out-there dishes that are sure to wow you and fill your belly. From fresh seafood dishes topped with local clams...

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According to recent Ismea research, Italian tomato production is around 1 million tons (+9.5% in 10 years); annual per capita consumption is about 18 kg, also growing, with +12.9% over the decade. In this framework, the region of Sicily ranks first in national production with about 40% of the areas, which total about 25 thousand hectares. The Pomod...

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Rosario and Theresa Napoli emigrated from Naples, Italy, and the Calimeri and Franchina families left Messina, Italy, to start a new life in America. Like many brave souls, “they simply sought a better life” (Alano). The Napolis raised three children, Alfred (Fred), Ida and James (Jim). Anthony Calimeri and Josephine Franchina met in 1917 and were...

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Sicily is a “strong land, a land of contrasts, a true land” where wine, which has become one of its most valuable resources over the years, is “only” a red thread that connects millennia of history, culture, and beauty. Because “those who come to Sicily come to discover: wine has always been a calling card for Sicily, but there is a world behind it...

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Chef Michael Scelfo's footprint on the Boston food scene expanded recently with the opening of a restaurant that he calls his most personal yet. Josephine opened last week on the ground floor at the Cambria Hotel in Somerville, 515 Somerville Ave., a short distance from his three acclaimed establishments in Cambridge — Alden & Harlow, The Longfello...

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If you’re looking for the best small towns in Italy to visit, continue reading! Italy is known for its beautiful towns, each with its own charm and unique atmosphere. From rural villages to coastal towns, Italy has a lot to offer besides big cities such as Rome and Milan. Even the lesser-known towns, the tiny hamlets, and the most remote places alo...

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Outside play supports healthy development in all children. When a child with an intellectual or physical disability is able to explore and participate in outside play, the benefits are twofold. Not only do they work on their developmental skills (motor, social, communication and cognitive) but they also feel included, boosting their self-esteem. Th...

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From splattered plates that line the tables of trattorias to the Teste di Moro peering down from every balcony to the ubiquitous pigna (pine cones) symbolizing vitality, good health, and luck, ceramics are everywhere in Sicily.  The island’s clay–unique for its distinct combination of silicates–has produced high-quality ceramics celebrated worldwid...

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