North Italia has opened its first Utah location in Riverton
North Italia has opened its first location in Utah! The modern Italian restaurant is known for its scratch-made pasta, hand-tossed pizzas and craft cocktails. Executive Chef Joe Genovese is also including local flavors and flair into his dishes which include: Chef's Board featuring prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pe...
Underwater Wine In Italy: 5 Bottles You Need To Try
Beneath Italy’s shimmering coastal waters, winemakers are experimenting with an unexpected aging technique: underwater wine in Italy. This innovative process, known as underwater enology, involves submerging bottles of wine or sparkling wine in the sea for months—or even years—allowing the ocean’s unique conditions to influence their maturation. It...
FIAME celebrates honorees at 39th Awards Dinner Dance
The Forum of Italian American Educators (FIAME) hosted its 39th Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, April 4. Numerous community members were honored at the event for their contributions to the City. This year’s honorees included Associate Superintendent of Catholic Identity and Secondary Schools Linda Mele-Dougherty, UFT Pension Special Representative F...
Baton Rouge’s top-rated Italian restaurants, per Yelp
Baton Rouge boasts a rich and diverse food scene, with Italian cuisine holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. Whether you’re craving pasta, pizza, or an authentic Italian dining experience, there’s no shortage of incredible options in and around Baton Rouge. A recent National Pasta Association study revealed that pasta contin...
Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy
Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new network will help reverse years of depopulation and lift the lacklustre economy. The 145-kilometre (90-mile) line will connect the cities of Naples on the Mediterranean coast to Bari on the shores of the Adr...
10 holiest Christian sites to visit in Rome
Rome, the Eternal City, is not only famous for its ancient history and powerful emperors, with 27 centuries of uninterrupted history, but it is also the center of Christianity for over a billion believers worldwide. This means that traveling to Rome is not only an unforgettable journey, but for many visitors, it is a pilgrimage to discover some of...
National Italian American Foundation Names John F. Calvelli as new Chairman
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of John F. Calvelli as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Calvelli succeeds Robert E. Carlucci who has completed his four-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors and now assumes the role as Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Calvelli, who currently serves a...
Philadelphia family carries on palm-weaving tradition in the Italian Market
On a rainy Thursday, stationed at a stand in the Italian Market, Victoria Ciliberti patiently weaves tough, green fronds together. She is a “palm lady” carrying on an ancient tradition. “I’m the third generation doing the weaving,” Ciliberti, 34, said. “So my great-grandmother and my great-aunt are the ones who taught me. My mom carried it on, and...
The first coffee tablet without any plastic is Made in Italy
Tablì, the innovative system designed to offer a new coffee consumption experience, made its public debut yesterday. A breakthrough not only for Italy’s Lavazza coffee group, but for the industry as a whole, the Tablì system – which consists of a 100% coffee tab and a specifically designed machine with a cutting-edge delivery system – introduces a...
Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. producing prolific amounts of pasta
Andy Polhemus turned his passion for pasta into a business. Since its inception, Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. has grown from a food truck to farmer's markets and a brick and mortar shop on Frankfurt Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. Andy's love for pasta can be traced to his Italian American roots, growing up in a family that made pasta by hand and took a lot...
Italy: The World’s Lifestyle Superpower at IAM NY
Saturday, April 26 · 3 - 4:30pm EDT. Doors at 2:30pm. Italian American Museum - 151 Mulberry Street New York, NY. Tickets $ 20 here. Italy is the only country to give the world not just one but three golden ages! A fascinating exploration of how Italy rose from the ashes and devastation of World War II to emerge as the world’s preeminent lifestyle...
Beyond trade: Italy’s investment imbalance with the US
As Prime Minister Meloni prepares to discuss tariffs with President Trump in Washington, factors form a strategic lever in Italy’s broader economic and diplomatic strategy. For example, Italy is witnessing a significant trade and investment imbalance with the United States, as Italian companies invest far more in the US than vice versa, and America...
