Cervo, Italy: the Charm of a Medieval Gem of Liguria
While it is well known that Liguria is a place kissed by nature and beauty, and internationally renowned names echo in everyone's minds, today, in truth, we take you to discover a true hidden gem: the picturesque medieval village of Cervo. Looking at it like this, perched on a gentle slope overlooking the blue Ligurian sea, in the Northwestern Ital...
Rovagnati launches its line of charcuterie in the United States
Italians, whether born in Italy or the United States, love their food, especially its many types of meat and charcuterie. Now Italian charcuterie company and industry leader Rovagnati has launched its new line of gourmet salumi Paolo Rovagnati line in over 3,000 stores in 21 states covering Texas, Midwest and East Coast. The product line features...
UNICO dinner honors Lackawanna coach Mark Duda ahead of game
The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO held its annual players’ dinner Wednesday night, honoring Lackawanna College head football coach Mark Duda. The dinner was held at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. The 72nd annual UNICO All-Star Classic football game will be played Saturday at Wyoming Area’s stadium in West Pittston. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Miss UNICO an...
Six companies transforming the biotech industry in Italy
Famed for its architecture, cuisine, art and fashion, Italy’s export-oriented economy is hugely reliant on the agricultural sector which accounts for about 2% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). A major player in the pharmaceutical industry, Italy also has a steady biotech industry, with a constantly growing number of companies. As more...
Fire Guts Italian-American Club In Phoenixville
A fast-moving blaze gutted the inside and severely damaged the roof of Santa Anna Italian-American Club, 442 Dayton St. The blaze broke out just after midnight Wednesday and was under control within 45 minutes, fire officials said. A damage estimate was not yet available. An air of sadness pervaded Friday morning as several club officers were outsi...
Scopello, the enchanting seaside village
In western Sicily there is an unforgettable village, overlooking the stacks that guard the Tyrrhenian Sea, an incredibly fascinating place that contains historical evidence, traditions, dialects and different cultures. Welcome to Scopello, a small hamlet of the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani The breathtaking vie...
Via Sophia by the Sea, upscale Italian restaurant, to open in Bethany Beach hotel
A sophisticated Italian restaurant that’s generated solid reviews in hip locales like Washington, D.C., and Kennebunkport, Maine, is opening a third location in Bethany Beach. Via Sophia by the Sea is slated to open June 14 inside the newly renovated Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott. The beachfront hotel’s multimillion-dollar ma...
Italian Workmen’s Club share culture with Madison community for Festa Italia
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Italian Workmen’s Club has you covered. The group is hosting a Festa Italia at McKee Farms Park to celebrate Italian culture, and share it with the Madison community. The picnic started Friday and will go until Sunday. Organizer David Rizzo said the itinerary is jam-packed with food, games and...
Village bin man helped unearth ancient bronze statues in Italy's Tuscany
One of Italy's most remarkable archaeological finds in decades goes on show this month - Etruscan and Roman statues pulled from the mud in Tuscany thanks in part to the intuition of a retired garbage man. About two dozen bronze statues from the third century BC to the first century AD, extracted from the ruins of an ancient spa, will go on display...
Meet Biddrina Gelato, the new-school gelaterie at Locanda Vini e Olii
The temperatures are finally heating up, which means those summertime snacks need to cool down: just in time, new-school Italian gelato shop Biddrina Gelato, launched this week outside of its sister restaurant, Clinton Hill's Locanda Vini & Olii. Named after the Sicilian legend of the "Biddrina," a mythical serpent said to live in the wetlands of...
New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say
The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, was “enormous,” Shia LaBeouf told CNA in late May. The new film “Padre Pio,” starring “Transformers” and “Fury” star LaBeouf, airs in theaters June 2 and portrays the Italian friar in his early 20s immersed in the suf...
Venetian chimneys: a tale of innovation and safety
The innovative construction of Venetian chimneys stands as a testament to the city’s unique approach to addressing the challenges posed by its specific geographical conditions. With high humidity, salt air, and densely packed dwellings of varying heights, the Venetians needed ingenious solutions to ensure safety and efficiency in chimney design and...