A Night of Italian Comedy With Eric D'Alessandro and Vic DiBitetto Comes to NJPAC in April
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with the Italian monsters of comedy, Eric D'Alessandro ("Mask Off Remix - Walmart Diss") and Vic DiBitetto (Working Class Zero) on Saturday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00PM. The Goodfellas of comedy. They are comedy in a red sauce. One comes from a large Italian family in Staten Island....
Emilia-Romagna salumi: growth does not stop
The two charcuterie districts of Parma and Reggio Emilia are doing well: data from Agribusiness Intesa Sanpaolo show that both recorded export growth of about 2.5% in 2020, followed by a double-digit increase in 2021 (+15.5% and +17.7% , respectively), which continued into the first nine months of 2022 (+8.3% and +20.6%). BIG SCORE FOR CULATELLO DI...
Exploring the Hidden Gem of Fornelli, Italy
Amidst the vast and beautiful countryside of southern Italy, Fornelli is a small town that has remained hidden from the tourists’ radar for a long time. Located in the Molise region, Fornelli is a charming town with a population of just over 1,000 people. Although small, the town is full of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. In this articl...
Italian Pottery Outlet celebrates 40 years in business
In celebration of their 40 years operating in Santa Barbara, the Italian Pottery Outlet will have an open house with live music on April 1 at its downtown location at 929 State St. Antipasti and prosecco will be served to the public. To add to the occasion, the IPO is offering a 25% storewide sale and a gift-with-purchase giveaway. “We’re really th...
Tutto Fresco Serves Italian Food In Orange County, California
Tutto Fresco is a fine Italian restaurant located at 22332 El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), California. Their website states that they provide "Fresh Italian dining in a relaxed and casual atmosphere." They have authentic Italian cuisine for visitors to enjoy. This family restaurant was started in 1991. They have been creating qu...
Focus on sustainability: the Firriato model
When Salvatore Di Gaetano founded Firriato, he had very clear guidelines within which to develop his project: "Firriato was born in the late Seventies, the first harvest dates back to 1978, in a historical period in which agriculture and Sicilian oenology were oriented towards high production to create blended wines," says Federico Lombardo di Mont...
Greve in Chianti: an amazing Tuscany wine tour from Florence discovering this hidden gem
The ancient village of Greve in Chianti is one of those wonders only Italy can show you that you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to discover. Nestled in the wonderful landscape of the Tuscan hills, Greve in Chianti is a small town with an authentic atmosphere of art, history and tradition, a lively reality that hosts many craft businesses and...
Escape to Italy Without Leaving Oregon at This Must-Try Restaurant
Oregon City, located in Clackamas County, is a charming city with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. It is a great place to explore, and one of the must-visit places in Oregon City is Bugatti’s Restaurant. Bugatti’s Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving delicious Italian cuisine since the early 90s. It all began in...
Driving in Italy — In Traffic, As in Love, the One Who Runs Away Wins
Sitting on the side of a vast, empty parking lot in Converciano, leaning against a pole, I bask in the warmth of what feels like the first days of spring. But I can’t shake the feeling of anxiety that comes with being a protective mother watching her child take a driving test. The only difference is that it’s not my child, but my 34-year-old husban...
Italian Biopics: Leonora Addio
When: Thursday, March 30 at 6pm CT - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - What: "Italian Biopics, Leonora Addio" Directed by Paolo Taviani, 2022, 90’, Italian with English subtitles, In-person screening Leonora Addio tells the incredible story of Pirandello’s ashes and the turbulent ride of his urn from Rome to Agrigento, leading to a tro...
There is more to ricotta than we think!
Ricotta is so versatile and so good. A simple dash of lemon juice and a spoonful of sugar, and we have a light, refreshing dessert. Some honey and cinnamon and we already feel closer to the Middle East, while chocolate chips and chopped pistachios lead us straight to Sicily. Fancy something savory? Try it with pasta, for a creamy and simple dinner,...
Tesoro in Carrboro for an Intimate and Delicious Taste of Italian Cuisine
As with many transplants to North Carolina, you sometimes miss certain types of food that you could find in your old hood. Whether you’re talking about bagels, sushi, Mexican, or NY pizza, most folks that move to the NC Triangle have some things that they miss. While I try to stay away from that discussion, I have to say that I really do miss good...