Ten awe-inspiring routes for cycling through Italy
With the Giro d'Italia well underway, perhaps you've been inspired to explore Italy on two wheels. The country has plenty to offer cyclists, with long stretches of coastline, mountain ranges to explore, and hilly countryside from north to south. And taking to your bicycle is a great way to see parts of Italy you may not otherwise have thought to ex...
A Tiny Island in the Middle of Rome: Tiber Island, Italy
I watched out the large rectangular window and the massive television screen blaring Italian on the wall at the same time. Glancing back and forth, I could see where each frame of the movie had been filmed. The main actor would walk into the door that I had just walked through and then up the stairs to the very room I was standing in. However, the...
Sicilian Food: A Global Diet
What are we talking about, when we discuss “Italian food?” It’s the age-old question: Italian vs. Italian American. We get so caught up in the details of what the difference is between the food of Italy and the food developed by Italy’s immigrants that we often forget about the behemoth of cuisine that sits just at the toe of Italy’s boot: Sicily....
My Sinatra
WHAT: On Sunday, June 18th 2017, My Sinatra is coming to The Wilbur in downtown Boston’s historic theatre district. - WHEN: Sunday, June 18th 2017 – 2:00 PM COST: $32.00 – $65.00 - TICKETS: http://thewilbur.com/artist/my-sinatra/ CARY HOFFMAN will be starring in his special Father’s Day Sinatra show, My Sinatra. He is acknowledged as America’s bes...
Gelato shop brings taste of Italy to New Haven
“I sold my business of 35 years. Once I retired, I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I was bored so I thought I’ll put up a really nice little Italian cafe that made perfect everything.” Giuliana Maravelle owns Gelato Giuliana in New Haven. When she started Gelato Giuliana, she says she didn’t know she needed her cafe to be a business. She...
Newpoli to Perform All Acoustic Set at I Am Books
When: Friday, June 9th @ 6 p.m. - Where: I AM Books, 189 North Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02113 - Limited seating. Tickets $15. Reserve your tickets by clicking here Newpoli is a group of exceptionally talented musicians who specialize in Southern Italian Folk Music, mainly from the regions of Campania and Puglia. Their 2013 album Tempo Antico i...
Portillo’s Could Soon Be Delivered to Your Door
Giardiniera apparently travels well—even more so laden on a dipped Italian beef—which is good news since a new report says Portillo’s is testing delivery at certain locations, including in Chicago. According to Crain’s, Oakbrook-based Portillo’s is testing delivery at its River North location in addition to several other out-of-state stores. "I see...
Italian Club to host open house May 30
The New Hampshire Lakes Region Italian Cultural Club will host an open house to give Lakes Region residents an opportunity to get to know the club, its members and its activities over the past 12 years of its existence. The event will take place at the Weirs Community Center on Route 11B, adjacent to the fire house, on Tuesday, May 30. Italian appe...
10 Places in Italy Totally Worth Seeing
There’s a reason Rome and Venice are on just about every traveler to Italy’s bucket list. These cities are special and we love both of them for different reasons. If you’ve never been to Italy before, one or both should definitely have a place on your itinerary. But if you’ve been there and done that, Italy has a lot more to offer than La Città Ete...
Italian design: a mix of traditions and innovation
The Italian design is recognized and admired globally, its perfect match between craftsmanship and innovation has gained admiration in every design sectors since decades. This Italian design legacy has passed from generation to generation and today the new and youngest designers are carrying the torch, like the young Apulian company Gemanco design....
Francesco Badocchi officially joins Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team
After landing a commitment from Francesco Badocchi just two weeks ago, the Virginia Cavaliers signed the Italian prospect (by way of Kansas) to a national letter of intent. Virginia beat out Illinois for the fast-rising prospect, who was also drawing significant interest from the Kansas Jayhawks. “We are pleased to add Francesco to our 2017 recruit...
Fresco Italiano's shortrib tortellini might be the perfect plate of pasta
It’s a question worthy of true debate: What’s the best pasta shape? You could argue that certain noodles are built to handle certain sauces. You could make a case that stuffed pasta creations like ravioli offer an extra dimension to the dish, but those tasty pillows don’t soak up their surroundings as well as a tender pile of pappardelle. It’s hard...